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To prepare for the first day of school, some consideration in the following items may be helpful so that your child can feel success and be independent with personal belongings.
To prepare for the first day of school, some consideration in the following items may be helpful so that your child can feel success and be independent with personal belongings.
In Kindergarten your child will need:
In Kindergarten your child will need:
-a backpack
-a backpack
-a lunch bag or lunch box with reusable containers and a water bottle
-a lunch bag or lunch box with reusable containers and a water bottle
-spare clothes that will remain in your child’s cubby at school
-spare clothes that will remain in your child’s cubby at school
-indoor shoes
-indoor shoes
Backpack
Backpack
Your child will be using a backpack daily to carry personal belongings to and from school. The backpack will hang in your child’s cubby during the school day.
Things to consider when selecting a backpack:
Things to consider when selecting a backpack:
The size of the back pack should be large enough to fit your child’s lunch container and water bottle and a communication bag (extra large zip lock bag)
The backpack should have a sturdy zipper that your child can independently open and close
A backpack with one main area and an additional pocket or pouch is ideal for hats and mittens once the weather becomes cool - several pockets and pouches are not necessary in Kindergarten
Lunch Containers
Lunch Containers
Your child will need a lunch bag or box that can be easily opened and closed. It is important to pack healthy foods that:
• are easy to open independently;
• can be repacked if not finished;
• do not require heating (if you wish to send warm foods please use a thermos);
• are in reusable or recyclable containers (remember to include utensils if needed);
• are peanut- and nut-free.
For healthy lunch and snack ideas please click on the arrow to open in another tab.
whatsforlunch-web.pdf
Our School Council will send a flyer home with details for purchasing options from our healthy nutrition programme at the beginning of the school year.
When purchasing a lunch box and container please consider:
reusable containers with easy to open lids
Refillable water bottle with an easy to open lid
Thermos for warm food items (optional)
Practise opening and closing and putting items away independently
Shoes and Boots
Shoes and Boots
We foster independence in Kindergarten, please consider the following when purchasing indoor and outdoor shoes/boots:
Velcro or slip-on shoes allow children to be independent
A shoe with good support and a rubber sole that are comfortable and ideal for running and games in the gym
avoid tie up shoes until your child can tie them independently
Consider the elastic laces instead of ties, if providing a tie up style shoe, this allows them to become slip on shoes
Slip on boots without inserts are recommended to keep your child’s feet warm and dry during the rainy and cool months
Spare Clothes
Spare Clothes
Accidents and spills can happen, please send a spare sent of clothes in a large zip lock bag with your child’s name clearly labeled on the front
Label all items with purchased labels (i.e. mabel’s labels) or permanent marker
Label Everything
Label Everything
We ask that all items are clearly labeled with your child’s first name and last initial. Label the tags of all of your children's items (shoes, backpacks, and all indoor and outdoor clothing).
You may consider using purchased labels (e.g. Mabel’s labels)
a permanent marker
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