For many, August is associated not only with summer vacations, but also with the traditional gathering of children for school. And even "experienced" parents sometimes panic: what must be bought, and what can you refuse? Indeed, in the purchased hype, you can buy a lot of unnecessary things, and forget about important things. Your best bet is to make a detailed list of what you really need.
Clothes for boys
There is a dress code in almost all schools, school uniforms are required. Moreover, each school can establish its own regulations on what this school uniform should be. In any case, boys will need a suit - pants and a jacket. You can also purchase a "three" with a vest. Then the purchase of a cotton or woolen vest disappears.
One white shirt and 3-4 monophonic ones are required for a suit. Shirts will complement well 2-3 ties (children's models with special ties). It is better to wear cotton T-shirts under the shirt, especially for children entering adolescence.
Suitable shoes will complement the shape. Black or blue moccasins are considered the best option. These shoes are easier to put on and sweat less. Give preference to leather moccasins. As a last resort, you can buy shoes with leatherette uppers. But then be prepared for the fact that by the end of the school year they will simply peel off.
And now that it is not necessary to buy at all. You can save money on turtlenecks that can be worn under a jacket. They are irreplaceable only if the school is poorly heated. It is not at all necessary to spend money on dress shoes, in which the child at most goes to the line. And you can walk to school every day in ordinary sneakers.
For physical education lessons, the requirements are usually the same for all schools. You will need a tracksuit (pants and jacket) and three white T-shirts, because physical education takes place three times a week. And sneakers or sneakers are considered the best footwear. But do not chase expensive brands, shoes and uniforms, of course, should be of high quality, but budget brands. It often happens that expensive sports equipment is stolen from children.
Clothes for girls
Every mother sees a princess in her daughter and even wants to dress her beautifully for school. The choice of school outfits for girls is greater, which means that there is a temptation to buy everything you like. But here, too, one must act rationally.
What can't you do without? Without blouses: one smart white and 3-5 for every day. Daily blouses are also often bought in white, among them there are many excellent models. Outfits of bright colors - red, green - are not welcome at school. Better to stop at beige, muted pink, pale blue.
The girl will need flesh-colored T-shirts under her blouses. The school uniform itself may consist of a set of jacket and trousers, jacket (vest) and skirt, sundress. A sundress is considered the most practical, because it can be enough for a couple of school years. Some schools have banned girls from wearing trousers, but if the school permits, a trouser suit will be appropriate in cold weather.
Closed shoes with a clasp around the ankle or moccasins are suitable for "changing". For sports, girls will also need a tracksuit (pants can be replaced with leggings), three T-shirts, and sneakers.
We collect the backpack
When choosing a backpack for a younger student, most parents prefer models with an orthopedic back. On the one hand, this approach is justified - such backpacks are more comfortable to wear, do not deform, and are roomy enough. But they all have a minus - the large weight of the backpack itself. As a result, a first grader's backpack can weigh up to 7 kg, which is a lot for a child. If you plan to accompany your child from school and back, the point of a backpack with an orthopedic back is completely irrelevant. And the cost of such models is very high. It is better to look for models with a back of medium hardness and always lightweight.
The filling of the backpack itself is also important. Let's start with the pencil case. It is better to purchase a pencil case with one compartment without investment. Put two pens, two pencils, a sharpener, an eraser, and a ruler in the pencil case. A wooden ruler is preferable, it is more durable.
Purchase a special folder for labor. Put a small oilcloth or tablecloth in it, a cloth for your hands. But what paints and pencils will come in handy in the lesson, the teacher should suggest. Typically, this list includes classic watercolors and gouache paints. Somewhere they may ask to buy pastel paints and wax crayons. For "little things" you will have to buy a diary, notebooks, covers for them. But covers for textbooks often have to be bought with fitting, because of their non-standard sizes (for example, for textbooks on a foreign language).
