Hello, from Lone Star Nannies!

It’s back to school time! The start of a new school year often comes with a list of essentials for the classroom and a quick trip to Walmart. We want the next generation to be equipped with everything they need from pencils to life skills, but sometimes getting our kids to school on time with a lunch box of decent food feels like a victory on the first day!

From the moment they enter the door, halls and classrooms are filled with the voices of friends and teachers. They recite multiplication facts, tag each other at recess, and work in groups with other classmates. All of this requires words. What if at the start of this year your greatest triumph was adding words of encouragement to your scholar’s day by stocking up on personalized supplies?

Regardless of whether your student is looking forward to science labs or socializing, here are a few supplies that can help you speak into your child’s daily routine. These items will not only help you connect with your kids, they’ll help your kids better connect in the classroom.

LUNCH BOX NOTES

Who says lunch isn’t a subject? In fact, it’s an open forum for great conversation! Start your child’s lunch off with a smile by slipping in a notecard each day like the ones found here on Etsy. These sets from Mardel for courageous girls and brave boys are another creative option.

PERSONALIZED PENCILS

The most common item students lose at school is a pencil. It’s small, the eraser is gone long before the lead runs out, and it’s always in high demand. With these pencils from Lillian Vernon, you can not only inscribe your child’s name, you can also choose to write short messages. How amazing would it be for a student to look down during a difficult test and see “You Got This!” on their pencil? Check more resources for pencils out below.

SLANT BOARDS

Slant boards are the education of the future. Instead of having to look down, kids can keep their heads held high while working on assignments and listening to the teacher. You’ll save time, tutoring money, and a trip to the chiropractor! This slant board on Amazon is a magnetic white board, allowing you or friends at school to leave messages… just make sure they’re not writing them during class! If you like the white board idea but are concerned about your child’s study habits, there are some other options on Amazon such as this wooden slant board or this one from Visual Edge, which also functions as a clipboard. Since slant boards are portable, students can add whatever sticky notes, pictures, reminders, or facts they need to be successful at school.

As you think about your school supply list, don’t forget life giving words. They’re in high demand, but not short supply with a few items like the ones mentioned above. Make sure encouragement isn’t missing in your student’s backpack this year!

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PERSONALIZED PENCILS

Example 1: Etsy

Example 2: Lillian Vernon

Example 3: Custom Pencils

LUNCH BOX NOTES

Example 1: Etsy

Example 2: Mardel (Brave Boys)

Example 3: Mardel (Courageous Girls)

SLANT BOARDS

Example 1: Magnetic/White Board

Example 2: Wood