A school bag for kindergarten

Great upheaval in the life of a child and in that of parents, the entry into kindergarten is an important step in the family. To best support your young schoolboy, you want to offer him THE perfect school bag. The bag that will meet the requirements of teachers in terms of storage space for multiple supplies, the luggage that will meet your expectations in terms of comfort but especially the school bag that will correspond to the tastes of your child. Do you want to find the school bag that will make him love school? In this article, we reveal the secrets to define the ideal maternal bag.

What does the school bag represent in kindergarten?

Representative object of the world of the schoolboy, the school bag is one of the first recognized school supplies. When we think of school, we think of school bags. And above all which school bag? Size, shape, color, compartment, etc. But before we talk about the main functionality of the school bag which is to carry material from school to home and vice versa, have you ever wondered what the school bag represents for your kindergarten child?

Transit baggage between school and home, the school bag is your child's faithful companion. Inseparable, your child and his school bag will share all kinds of adventures on a daily basis. The school bag is at the same time a comforting object, an object of socialization and an object of identity. True friend of everyday life, he accompanies your child in his discoveries, he helps him to grow well.

In order for your little kindergarten schoolboy's school bag to become a helpful and pleasant companion, it is important to respect certain criteria. We give you our tips to choose the right maternal bag for your child below.

What are the advantages of a good kindergarten school bag?

Emblematic object of the first steps of the schoolboy, the nursery school bag must be chosen in a thoughtful way. Because contrary to what one might think, the criteria of a good maternal school bag are not the same as those of an honest primary school bag or a pure backpack of a college student: the public is younger, the use of luggage is different. After years of specialization in the field of school luggage, we have the power on the toon shop to reveal the best tips to choose your child's kindergarten bag. The essential characteristics of any good school bag for kindergarten can be summed up in the acronym A.M.I.C.A.L. a word that perfectly defines the role of the school bag of the little ones.

A for clever

The school bag of kindergarten students must above all be a clever bag that meets the requirements of teachers, in favor of parents as well as the needs of children. This sentence deserves a little explanation.

What are the teachers' requirements for school bags? For kindergarten pedagogues, a school bag must be large enough to contain the school supplies requested. In some schools, teachers will ask for a small communication notebook, others will prefer an A4 binder and a kit. The choice of the binder must therefore take into account the list of equipment required for the year.

How do parents choose one of their child's first school bags? Very often they turn to a school bag decorated with several compartments: a space to accommodate the blanket, another for the change, a small side pocket to carry a gourd, another for a pack of handkerchief and finally a small place for the snack. As caring parents, they need to know that their child will not lack anything throughout the school day.

Why are kindergarten children happy to wear their school bags? Enthusiastic about the idea of doing as the grown-ups, the children see in the school bag a rewarding object. With him, they will leave all day to work. Just like adults. The child then needs to easily store small equipment and some comforting objects (to face a "hard" day of work!) in the compartments at his disposal.

As you will have understood, the schoolbag of your kindergarten student will have to pride itself on malice to meet the expectations of the three protagonists who are the teacher, the parent and the child. And this starts with the definition and function of storage spaces, their size and accessibility.

M for clever

The school bag of kindergarten students becomes the privileged companion of the little ones. It encourages children's autonomy, participates in learning and adapts to the sometimes tumultuous behaviors of 3 – 6 year olds.

A small school background for a great responsibility. The child must watch over his school bag to be able to access his belongings throughout the day. A hell of a mission for a little piece of cabbage! Nevertheless, this responsibility pleases him, reassures him and it is certain, develops his autonomy.

The school bag as a learning tool. The child gradually tames his school bag. Each device in the binder is a source of instruction. The handling of clasps, the use of shoulder straps, the use of the trolley system (the wheels and the telescopic handle) are real sources of motor learning for the little ones. No need for the zipper frames designed by Maria Montessori, the kindergarten school bag becomes a perfect manipulation tool that encourages motor skills.

The kindergarten school bag must be ready for all the experiences of its young owner. It is a fact that children often do not handle their affairs. We have all seen school bags traumatized by the mistreatment of young schoolchildren: ink, grass or mud stains, tearing of shoulder straps that drag on the ground for several meters, twisted clasps. A good maternal school bag must be able to withstand the extreme stresses of the little ones. A quality school bag is a soft, waterproof luggage, with sturdy clasps, neat seams and reinforced corners.

Opting for a quality school bag is to promise your child a faithful companion throughout the school year.

I for Identity

So that this little school baggage that is the school bag is totally adopted by your young schoolboy, it is important that it is adorned with prints, colors, themes appreciated by your child. Representative of his aesthetic tastes, the small bag becomes a showcase and then a spokesperson for classmates and teachers. It is then that the school baggage of kindergarten is divided into three categories: the maternal school bag girl, the schoolbag boy and the mixed kindergarten school bag.

Girl: the very popular maternal school bag. Often pink, shiny, sometimes with animals, princesses, the bag of little girls is intended as a fashion accessory.

Boy: the most popular maternal backpack. Young cherubs will be keen to carry their school supplies in a school bag with the effigy of their favorite cartoon hero, a prehistoric animal like the dinosaur or a sports club.

A mother's bag for girls and boys. Schoolchildren from small sections of kindergarten who are making their first entry into the large institution that is national education opt more for soft school bags with pretty built-in teddy bears. Comforting in sight as well as touch, these small bags reassure children and help them overcome the school day without mom and dad.

As your child's daily partner, the school bag must match the child's aesthetic preferences. Objectives aimed at respecting the identity role of the school bag: develop self-confidence and promote self-affirmation.

C for comfortable

Whether you opt for a backpack, a school bag or a bag with wheels, the small kindergarten bag has a big mission: to offer flawless comfort to the young child. This point is extremely important because it gives the school bag a public health mission. Kindergarten students are growing. That is why you need to be vigilant in choosing their bag. The latter must be equipped with safe devices in terms of health:

• adjustable ergonomic shoulder straps;
• a quilted back panel;
• a reinforced handle;
• a stable trolley system (if you choose a bag with wheels).

Of course, these devices must be accompanied by preventive measures such as the proper distribution of supplies within the school bag or the avoidance of unnecessary loads. But this is no longer our responsibility: it is up to you to act!

A for adapted

In the continuity of the notion of comfort, a good school bag for kindergarten adopts dimensions adapted to the size of the little ones. These measurements have been defined in relation to the growth curve of children between 3 and 6 years old and thus range from 27 cm to 35 cm in width or height depending on the shape of the bag chosen (school bag or backpack). Do not hesitate to evaluate the size and corpulence of your child to easily find the maternal bag that will be best suited for the coming school year.

L for light

Finally, despite the various characteristics inherent in any good kindergarten school bag mentioned above, the school bag must remain a flexible and light luggage. You've already read it hundreds of times, according to health professionals, the school bag must not exceed ten percent of your child's weight without disastrous consequences. This information must be taken into account when choosing a school bag from kindergarten.

The kindergarten school bag must be light in the literal sense but also in the figurative sense! By studying all the characteristics of a good kindergarten bag, you will naturally offer the ideal school bag to your child. The latter will be able to leave with his school bag with a light mind and heart, ready to discover the wonders of the world through fun learning and passionate exchanges.  

What should be put in your kindergarten school bag?

In order to find the best school bag for your little schoolboy, you need to think about what it should contain. Because in kindergarten, in addition to school materials, children often need to carry other supplies: for example, hygiene items. It is then wise to clearly define which objects will have the privilege of traveling in your young learner's school bag. For this, here is a list (not exhaustive) of the products transported in the bags of schoolchildren.

• Your child's cuddly toy is THE thing not to forget for the school day of kindergarten students. Comforting, it is essential to help your child fall asleep serenely during the nap at school.
• The exchange includes the clothes and possibly diapers your child will need during their school day. A glass of water spilled on the t-shirt, a pee accident in the pants are small daily incidents in kindergarten. The educational team will be able to quickly overcome these inconveniences thanks to the spare belongings that you will have taken care to put in the schoolbag of your little schoolboy.
• The liaison notebook (or communication notebook) is a supply that allows parents and teachers to communicate easily. Parents will be able to ask questions to the teacher or inform him of events concerning their child and conversely teachers will be able to inform parents about the past school day.
• The work pouch is a document that lists your child's work. Kids love it! It allows to show mom and dad the fruit of their daily work.
• The kit makes it easy to carry small writing materials that your child will need in class.
• The snack is sometimes necessary for children who do not have lunch in the morning or those who come home late in the evening.
• The gourd is recommended. It allows your schoolchild to quench his thirst throughout the day. Easily identifiable, the gourd remains available in the classroom. Everyone has their own.
• A pack of tissues paper is indispensable. Kindergarten is the realm of runny noses, so it's better to be well stocked with tissue levels.

The school bag of your kindergarten child is already full! But be careful not to overload the school bag further. For this, we advise you to favor one bag per activity. Opt for a sports bag in addition to the school bag on physical education days and adopt a daily snack bag to carry your little angel's snacks.

Backpack, wheeled bag or school bag: how to choose your child's kindergarten school bag ?

The primary school houses a lot of luggage of all shapes and colors. So much so that today, parents no longer know which school bags to favor for their child's kindergarten year. Backpack, wheeled bag or rectangular satchel, we give you right away the advantages and disadvantages of this school luggage.

The backpack of young schoolchildren

The kindergarten backpack is a small piece of luggage with dimensions between 27 cm and 35 cm in height. The 27 cm bag will be aimed at children of small section (from 3 years old) while the 35 cm one will be suitable for students of large section (5-6 years). It is obvious that each child is unique and you will need to consider the size of your schoolchild before choosing their next school bag.

The kindergarten bag often consists of a central pocket with a long zipper, a front pocket and sometimes side pockets ideal for accommodating a water bottle, a pack of tissues or a cookie box.

We let you appreciate the different license backpacks most popular with kindergarten children.

The maternal wheeled bag

The maternal wheeled bag has the same characteristics as the backpack mentioned above. Same dimensions, same constitution, it stands out by the addition of a trolley system (non-removable). This device is composed of a double tube telescopic handle; two wheels and two feet located at the base of the bag. Thanks to it, the child can tow his bag easily on the way to school. It is a small luggage very appreciated by children. Intended to ride more than to be carried, it is not advisable if your child's establishment is full of stairs.

As for the maternal backpacks, you offer a small overview of the different models of maternal wheeled bags prized by young learners.

The schoolbag of the little ones

The kindergarten school bag imposes his style. Rectangular in shape, it asserts a vintage trend that parents love. Like a Proust madeleine, your child's school bag takes you back to your younger years. This passion that drives you is then transmitted to your child and the choice of the classic school bag seems obvious.

Beyond a childhood memory, choosing a rectangular school bag for your kindergarten child may be motivated by the need to easily carry notebooks and filing cabinets. These supplies will be further protected in this type of luggage.

School bags for kindergarten children have dimensions ranging from 28 cm to 35 cm wide. They are equipped with a compartment and clasps called "tuc" easy to handle by the small hands of kindergarten students. Finally, like the backpack, the school bag is adorned with a reinforced handle, large ergonomic and adjustable straps and a quilted back panel.

Find among these luggage the traditional Tann's satchel and the elegant Kipling satchel but also other license satchels loved by kindergarten children.

You now know everything there is to know before buying your child's mother's school bag. Remember what this little baggage represents in your child's life; from the acronym A.M.I.C.A.L. which defines the characteristics of any good kindergarten bag and what your child's school bag will have to carry. It is high time to choose the ideal maternal bag for your schoolchild. To do this, you can browse our online store: a large selection of luggage for kindergarten awaits you!