What about their laptops? Don't the Kindergarteners bring them home? Or are they mostly left at school

Anonymous wrote:Will it fit a lunchbox, books/notebooks and have space for something extra (like a show and tell item)? If so, I would just keep it.

this. Full size folders or 3 ring binders (if your school has those- we had one teacher who sent home work in one) are the items that a very small backpack may have trouble fitting

Will it fit a lunchbox, books/notebooks and have space for something extra (like a show and tell item)? If so, I would just keep it.

Unless it was huge in preschool it’s probably to small.

Anonymous wrote:If it fits a folder, just use the old one. In kindergarten literally all they bringing back and forth is a folder and maybe a library book.

and lunch

I typically spray n wash the heavy soiled areas. Soak if necessary and then wash in cold water. Finally, hang it upside down with zippers open to dry.

Silly question, how do you wash backpack! Laundry machine or hand wash?

If it fits a folder, just use the old one. In kindergarten literally all they bringing back and forth is a folder and maybe a library book.

just wash it - I know some people make a big deal about back to school stuff.

We have found that by not making a deal - it sets the expectations that items have a life beyond 1 school year. Not to be cheap - but to reflect on the functionality of items and taking care of stuff.

We have Pottery Barn backpack since DD was 3 years old. It could use a good wash but it's still in great shape. Should I buy a new backpack for her kindergarten or just use this old one? I know, first world problem.