Which binder to adopt in CM2? Finding the balance between style and functionality...

Which CM2 binder is made for your schoolboy ? This is the question to which we try to give you some answers in order to help you choose it. Around the age of 10 – 11, it is time for great upheavals. Bodies begin to change, children seek to free themselves. Having become the greatest in the school, they imposed their ideas and personalities through theSchool accessory No. 1! But how to select the one who will accompany them in their quest for identity and support them throughout this Last year of primary school ? A brief on modelsthe Sizes and Student bag licenses from End of course average...

Assert your personality thanks to the school bag model

The child aged 10 to 12 is in full upheaval. The journey to adolescence brings about physical changes (puberty) and unstable movements both emotionally and socially. Halfway between childhood and adolescence, the student adopts complex behaviours. He demanded independence while fearing this new freedom. Not always easy for parents to follow... With such ambivalence, the choice of school bag becomes a real headache!

However, at this time, the student is autonomous and responsible. He understands what is good for him and what is not. You can freely discuss the different models of schoolbag available to him. And to help you, here is a small list of questions that will allow you to see more clearly in the different models:

• How does your child travel with his school bag?
• Does he have to take stairs?
• What does he think of the shape of the classic schoolbag?
• Will the chosen model be able to carry all the prerequisite school materials?
• Rather one, two or more compartments?
• Which storage organization suits him best: the verticality of the backpack or the horizontality of the schoolbag?
• Should it carry small digital equipment such as a tablet?

Depending on the answers to these questions, you will be able to define more easily which school bag is ideal for his last year of primary school!

Understand which CM2 binder is best suited to your needs

4 models to (re)discover!

Four school bags stand out in middle school, and each of them has its own design and style.

1. The so-called classic schoolbag

You know it by heart, and so does your child! Firstborn of the course bags, it imposes its elongated rectangular shape. He is adored by the majority of students in CP, but sometimes neglected in CM2 class. Composed of one or two compartments, it offers unparalleled functionality. And then, in terms of style, he was able to adapt to current trends. Moreover, some leather goods brands such as Tann's or Kipling make him a modern schoolboy baggage.

> If you are interested in the vintage school luggage brand, discover how the Tann's school bag made its mark in elementary school ?

2. The school bag with wheels

This bag was born very recently. And it is certainly the advent of the suitcase with wheels – this luggage invented by airline pilot Robert Plath in 1987 – that gave ideas to the manufacturers of school collections! The school bags are then equipped with a device called trolley which includes small wheels (2 or 4) and a telescopic handle with handle. This brand new accessory promises rigorous storage and easy transport, perfect for relieving schoolchildren of the weight of school supplies!

3. The backpack

First in wood, then leather, metal and canvas, the luggage with suspenders crosses the centuries. Constantly reinvented throughout history, the backpack remains a practical and trendy everyday object for all generations. It is normal to find it in primary school and especially in CM2 class. Its assets today: its lightness, its capacity, its ergonomics and its style!

4. The bag on wheels

The schoolbag is entitled to its trolley system? And why not the backpack? This is done with this new structured luggage mounted on wheels. It offers vertical storage, amazing capacity and comfort on every trip. Like its cousin the backpack, it has a soft, waterproof and lightweight, but very solid canvas that perfectly fits the contents of the things to be carried. Need to carry a large poster for a presentation? Nothing could be easier with this trolley! Its taller than wide shape and its zipper system allow a practical locomotion of this kind of material.

> To go further: discover the best Kipling school bags for elementary school !

School luggage at the right size!

You already have an idea of the ideal school bag model for your CM2 child? It is now a question of choosing a suitable dimension. Because yes, in the euphoria of having found the best schoolbag (with a good value for money in addition!), parents often forget to consult its size ... What a disappointment on delivery: the school accessory is ridiculously tiny or on the contrary, it sports an absurd XXL format compared to the corpulence of your schoolgirl!

> On our online site, the toon shop, we indicate precisely on each of our product sheets the dimensions. You can also find filters by level, kindergarten, primary, or middle / high school: perfect for a preselection without wasting time!

But back to the choice of the size of the schoolboy luggage. There are two dimensions to consider. One concerns the satchel shape, the other that of the backpack. The two school leather goods items having an opposite configuration, their size is not chosen in quite the same way.

However, be aware that these school tools are designed according to the growth curve of the children. And recent decades have shown an evolution in the morphology of both girls and boys. AFPA, the French association of ambulatory pediatrics, has recently revised the curves: height, corpulence... School bag manufacturers are adapting to these recent findings. They are rethinking their luggage collections to best meet the needs of the new generation.  

The dimensions of the binder in CM2

The ideal schoolbag size in CM2 is 41 cm wide. For this luggage, you must actually take the width into account. It is often said that this measure should not be larger than the backs of children for the sake of comfort. A prescription sometimes impossible if we take into account the large volume of school supplies to be transported and the small size of a student. The important thing is then to adjust the straps according to the morphology of your child:

• the top of the schoolbag must not exceed his shoulders;
• the back panel must be glued as much as possible to its back;
• The base of the binder arrives at the bottom of his back, just above his buttocks.

The size of the backpack at the end of primary school

The backpack measures on average between 42 and 46 cm in height in CM2. Unlike the schoolbag, this luggage is defined according to its vertical size. These dimensions were established with regard to the height of children aged 10 to 11. This standard is to be related to the size and morphology of your child. Thus, if the latter is taller than average or on the contrary smaller than all of his comrades of the same age, do not hesitate to opt for a higher luggage or smaller dimensions.

If you opt for a bag with wheels, know that the telescopic handle unfolds according to the size of the chosen model. No unpleasant surprises! Some of these luggage even have several notches on the handle and thus offer several heights.

Confirm your identity through a school luggage mark

In CM2, girls and boys have a crying need to free themselves. In the midst of identity construction, they are looking for each other. They test different clothing styles, they show an interest in different hobbies, they experiment with anything new until they find the universe that suits them. The one where they feel good, where they can express themselves freely and serenely. Each personality is exposed. And what could be better than the school bag to symbolize this new identity? The school accessory is in the front line: it highlights an outfit and affirms the tastes of the child.

A CM2 satchel in feminine style

The schoolbag of the girls of CM2 is indescribable as it can be adorned with totally different universes. In addition to the designs, the prints range from pretty floral fabrics to the black canvas of a Gothic-style bag. Schoolgirls have character and claim it through their academic background. Among the themes and licenses acclaimed at the end of primary school:

• designer brands such as Berenice, Ettavee, Lilli Kessler, Les Petites Bombes, Le temps des cerises, Marshmallow and No Publik ;
• the poetic colors of Santoro or peps of Love Pink or Newmoji ;
• animals, horses, dogs, cats and the Teo Jasmin license;
• Fashionable lifestyle Ripcurl or Maui & Sons;
• the major brands Tann's and Kipling.

The Middle-School Boys' Bag

Schoolchildren also know what they want when it comes to school bags! However, the bags of the CM2 boys are a little less eclectic. Three personalities emerge: the sportsmen, the stylish, the fans.

Schoolchildren supporting a football, basketball, rugby team... proudly display their membership in a club through their schoolbag. And it doesn't matter what the discipline is, as long as the colors or logo of the beloved team are clearly visible! Real Madrid, PSG, NBA, New York Yankees, Wap Two, Top 14, Ligue 1 or Champions League... And for those who like to get active: bags Nerve are just perfect!

Other students are already looking for a style. Vintage spirit or modern look, the desired schoolbag must emphasize their dress. The luggage is adorned with sober and mostly dark colors: black, gray, blue. And displays clean, elegant lines. The Tann's license is fashionable among high school children! Bags Camps, US Marshall, New Balance, Redskins or Diesel too!

There is no shortage of fans of fictional characters or video games. That's why school bags Star Wars, Harry Potter or Fortnite backpacks are as popular in average course. With the effigy of heroes or a universe, these luggage are much discussed in the playgrounds!

The school bags of CM2 children are not to be chosen lightly. In search of their own identity, girls and boys at the end of primary school need to surround themselves with accessories that represent them. A background that differentiates them and at the same time connects them to a group. It is therefore essential to take the time to choose this schoolbag in consultation with your preteen. Model, size, license... which CM2 binder will hold his attention?

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Sources:

- etreparents.com: 5 major changes between 10 and 12 years old

- europe1.fr: The origins of the wheeled suitcase

-AFPA: New growth charts for children