Which binder for CE2? Models, Dimensions and Licenses...

Your child will soon return to Third grade, a year that marks the end of Learning Fundamentals of the Second cycle. He can now read, count and formulate a simple opinion. He demands a certain independence, but still needs you very much. It is together that you aim to find THE luggage which will accompany him throughout theyear on the benches of The school. Which CE2 binder is made for him? Model, waist, license... How to make the right choice? With many years of experience in the field of School luggage storage, we reveal our advice for selecting the bag dreamed by your schoolboy or your CE2 schoolgirl !

Define which binder for CE2 will suit him best

Understanding your 8-year-old schoolboy

Children aged 8 to 9 are becoming increasingly independent. At this time, they leave the world of the imaginary to anchor themselves in the concrete. They demand more responsibility: they want to do like the grown-ups! Moreover, this is the moment when playing with their caddie no longer interests them. Now they are tall and want to behave like one!

The elementary course 2 (CE2) is a class that completes cycle 2 started in primary school (CP). The lesson taught establishes the basic learning: reading, arithmetic. During the school year, students acquire real independence at all levels and seek recognition from their peers. They want to do well and they want to please!

Adopt the school bag adapted to your needs

The choice of binder is crucial. In order to accompany CE2 students in their quest for autonomy, it is necessary to offer them a school bag that will allow them to do alone and well! Four types of school luggage stand out in primary school. And each of them has advantageous features to satisfy the need for freedom of children.

The schoolbag

The rectangular binder is a school bag built on a rigid structure. Wider than high, it offers horizontal storage space ideal for storing notebooks of all formats without corner. Filing cabinets and other textbooks fit just as simply. As for the kits, they lie alongside large supplies or slide vertically into a corner of the luggage.

This bag opens and closes with one or two clasps called tucks. The little hands of CE2 children are skilled enough to easily handle this device.

For travel, the binder is equipped with a top handle and two wide adjustable shoulder straps. Once these straps are adjusted on their shoulders (with the help of a parent), they will be able to move pleasantly and independently each day of school.

The advantages of the binder are its rigid structure, its elongated shape and its simple and secure closing device. It remains a bag appreciated in CE2 for its practical and easy to use side.

The school bag with wheels

The School bag with wheels is a classic (rectangular) binder with a trolley system. This device consists of two or four wheels and a telescopic handle with one or two tubes. Thus adorned, the school bag is no longer worn: it drags like a suitcase on wheels.

This luggage therefore has all the advantages of the schoolbag (mentioned above) while relieving the backs of the children of the weight of school materials. An asset in CE2 class where supplies are more important.

Nevertheless, the choice of this kind of school bag must be well thought out. This trolley is not recommended if the school has many stairs or if the child goes to school by car or bus. On the other hand, it is ideal for students who walk to class every day!

The backpack

In CE2, schoolchildren aspire to do like their elders: many want to replace their old schoolbag with a backpack. Perceived as cooler, more trendy, the latter represents lightness and a certain freedom. Like the schoolbag, the backpack is a vertical rectangular piece of luggage. Taller than wide, it offers a deep storage space to store all the school supplies requested by teachers of elementary second grade.

The backpack has one or more compartments and sometimes side pockets. It adopts a zipper system with large sliders that facilitate the opening and closing of luggage. Opting for this bag in CE2 requires great vigilance on the part of parents. Indeed, it should be chosen with wide indentations. Thus, students will be able to find without wasting time, a pen, a tube of glue, a square or a pack of tissues fallen to the bottom of the bag.

Like the schoolbag, it is equipped with two adjustable shoulder straps and a padded back panel for optimal wearing comfort. The advantages of the backpack are undoubtedly its lightness and storage capacity. Beware however of the latter! Very deep, it is not suitable for all students: some tend to stack supplies... Result: the equipment is damaged more quickly and practicality is not at the rendezvous.

The backpack with wheels

The latest addition to the school baggage is him: the Roller bag. It is a backpack equipped with a telescopic handle and small integrated wheels. It offers the same advantages as the backpack and those of the wheeled schoolbag. In other words, it has a vertical storage capacity and ensures ultra-mobile travel, lightened by the weight of supplies.

The roller bag is an interesting option for CE2 students. Equipped with several compartments and other side pockets, it allows you to store and transport in all lightness the essential school equipment in elementary class. You still have to choose it at the right size...

Select the ideal school bag size for its morphology

In addition to the definition of the model, the school bag is chosen according to two essential criteria: the grade level and the size and build of the children. The school background is enriched, by the respect of these constraints, of an obvious comfort, benefactor for the good physical and psychological development of the schoolchild.

School materials in CE2

It is important to choose a school bag adapted to the material requirements of CE2 teachers. To do this, simply consult the list of supplies distributed by the establishment at the beginning of each year (or in June for the following year). In order to respond to changing equipment, school bag manufacturers regularly consult these few annual lines for parents — the government site offers the download of a model list of school supplies. For CE2, here is the recommended basic material:

• small and large format notebooks;
• binders with spacers, perforated sheets and plastic pouches;
• markers and colored pencils;
• a kit with pens (4 colors), a pencil, an eraser, a pencil sharpener, a tube of glue, a pair of scissors;
• a ruler and a square.

The height of children from 8 – 9 years old

The choice of school bag also depends on the body size of the students: this in order to improve the comfort of the latter at each of their trips. The latest curves of children's height and weight released by AFPA, the French association of ambulatory pediatrics, show faster growth in recent years. School bag manufacturers are adapting to these new standards and offering school luggage that is increasingly in line with the morphology of students.

The height of CE2 schoolchildren varies between 1m25 and 1m45. Among the school bags suitable for their corpulence, there is the schoolbag 40-42 cm wide. Warning: this dimension must not exceed the size of the child. As for backpacks, those between 42 cm and 45 cm in height are recommended.  

Of course, this is an average. Do not hesitate to measure your child before choosing the school accessory. Thus, you will avoid unpleasant surprises of bags too small or too large that can hurt and / or cause back problems to young students in full growth!

Choose a license baggage that will please him

Once the model and size of the school background are defined, it is time to devote oneself to the choice of the license. Indeed, after the practical and comfortable side of the bag, do not neglect the style of the latter. This is also the moment when CE2 schoolchildren can assert their personality. And girls and boys have very different worlds!

What schoolbag for a CE2 girl?

In the third year of primary school, girls confirm their taste for fashion. School bag, backpack or trolley: It doesn't matter what model you have, as long as the school accessory has girly colors, sequins or other shiny fabrics. Among the prized licenses:

• Barbie and Miraculous Ladybug, fictional heroines in tune with the times;
• Chipie for dog lovers, Lililou Chat for feline lovers;
• Bella Sara or Stalla Bianca for girls passionate about horses;
• Anekke for sweet poetesses;
• Lilli Kesler or Ettavee for fashionistas;
• Tann's or Kipling for the most classic.

Which CE2 school bag for a boy?

The boys' CE2 schoolbag presents eclectic universes. With the effigy of an animal, a fictional character or a sports club, it reflects the diverse aspirations of curious and passionate young schoolchildren. These school bags adopt dark colors, black, gray, blue, green and red, which stage the chosen theme. The approved licenses on the luggage of elementary school children are:

• Super Mario, Minecraft, Sonic, Naruto;
• Avengers and Marvel superheroes;
• Dinosaur ;
• Those of football clubs like Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, etc. ;
• Those of other sports such as the top 14, NBA or Rip Curl;
• Nasa.

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What brands of school luggage are required in elementary school?

Two major brands of school luggage stand out in CE2: Tann's and Kipling. These two brands have school bags perfectly adapted to the needs of primary school children.

Tann's presents a binder with a retro look. Classic in shape, the latter imposes its style and its many assets: name tag, reflective strips, etc. As for Kipling, it offers ever lighter, more colorful and resistant bags. Very solid, these school luggage adopt perfect dimensions for the needs of primary school students. In addition, the models are infinitely available to adapt to all styles!

> Do you have another child in second grade? Read our article on choice of school bag in CE1 !

The choice of C2 binder is governed by three criteria: the definition of the model, the size and the brand of the bag. By combining these three elements, you will offer a comfortable academic background adapted to the needs and tastes of your child. Your schoolboy's year promises to be great!

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Sources:

naitreetgrandir.com: around 8 years old

education.gouv.fr: Back to school supplies