First Grade: Lands End
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Preparing for First Grade
Asked by J.D. from Boston
on June 16, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My son will be starting first grade in September and I'm trying to prepare for it. We home schooled for Grade K because we didn't have public K in our town...
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- Usually the schools either post a list or send home a list of supplies needed- in first grade school usually supplies what they need to use there, you will need to hav...
- Hi J.- My son is just finishing kindergarten in Springfield, MA. I have a daughter who is two years older. I have found that with regards to supplies it is best to ...
- You need to get the specific school supply list from the school. Each school and sometimes each teacher have very specific requests. Did you enroll your son already? I...
Best Backpack You Bought for Your Kids!
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on June 27, 2011
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Hi,
I'm looking for recommendations on backpacks. My daughter starts kindergarten this fall and she is small for her age - so I don't want a backpack that overwhelm...
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- Definitely Lands End. My oldest has had hers for 4 years now. I got her the regular sized one & she picked out one of the little animals to be embroidered & her initi...
- Lands End or L.L. Bean hands down!!!
- Lands' End. Our son got two good years out of his and we're only replacing it next school year because he decided orange is no longer his favorite color. It's held up ...
First Backpack!
Asked by A.R. from Seattle
on July 25, 2011
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My oldest daughter is starting kindergarten next month (so exciting!) I was wondering if I could get advice from all you mama's out there about what kind of backpack a...
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- I let my kindergartner pick one out at Toys R Us or Target in their favorite character. The rule is that once you pick one, it is yours for the year, so think hard ab...
- I would say let her pick. At that age it really doesnt matter-she isn't going to get much to bring home. It is so much fun for them to pick out one with their favori...
- Go to the store, pick out a folder, THEN go to the backpack section. Some backpacks are tiny, cute, perfect for kinder kiddos. But you can guarantee that a kinder teac...
Backpack for My Daughter
Asked by T.M. from Jackson
on August 17, 2011
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Hello All!
I'm looking for any suggestions on a backpack for my daughter.
She is going into Young 5's (which my son was just in last year so I know how much pape...
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- My older daughter has always been a fan of the featherlight Lands' End backpacks (my younger one prefers the small haul, but you're right, the straps are large-ish for...
- I have to agree with everyone who suggested LLBean backpacks. They are wonderful, and there are several sizes to choose from. They currently have the Original Junior p...
- I have just always used one from Target or Toys R Us and they have lasted just fine. I know you said that you don't like character ones, but they do have some pla...
Rolling Backpacks
Asked by L.S. from San Diego
on July 17, 2012
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My son is going into 2nd grade. This year he would like to have a rolling back-pack. I don't know where to begin to buy a good quality, durable, have enough room for ...
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- Check with your school to see if they are allowed. The rolling backpacks cause problems when you have large amounts of students rushing toward the door, bus, whatever...
- Rolling backpacks are dangerous on buses; there have been countless cases of children being struck in the face with them as they follow a child onto a bus. They also d...
- Personally, I would not get one. My daughter had one when she was small, and it was quite cumbersome. More so than any regular backpack. Not just bulk, but weight t...
Questions Regarding Daughter Starting Kindergarten
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on July 8, 2010
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My daughter is starting kindergarten this fall and I have a few questions for moms of 1st or 2nd grade girls. This may seem strange but what kind of backpacks and lun...
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- Although I have a boy, rest assured that character backpacks and lunch boxes are very common, even in 1-2nd grade (all I have exp. with so far!). Also, lots of the g...
- Both of my kids have had the same Land's End backpacks for three years now, and they are still not wearing out! They cost a bit more in the beginning, but you will abs...
- my daughter will be in 1st grade and had a princess back pack for kindergarten and so did most of the other girls and boys, well a character i should say! Some of the ...
Back-To-School Backpack Help
Asked by A.M. from Rochester
on July 21, 2009
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My son will be entering the 4th Grade...Last year he had to lug an agenda (3-Ring Binder) with him everyday...on top of his lunch box...and in the winter snow pants an...
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- A., What might help is a fold-up 'dolly' that would stay in his locker and come home on days when he has a heavy load. I have one that will support a backpack or so...
- be sure to check with your school to see if they allow the wheeled ones..some schools do not..we live in a small town in upstate ny and our grade school wont allow the...
- Hi, I have had My own LLBean one for 20 years. Buy the right size one for him, and its the last backpack you will ever buy. He will even take it to college with him....
Child Swimsuits...
Asked by R.. from Chattanooga
on March 29, 2011
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The scandle about the Abercrombie padded bikini tops for children (seriously? Why does an 8 year old need a padded bikini...???) got me wondering what kind of swimsuit...
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- I don't like bikinis for young girls. My MIL got one for my 4yo and I didn't like the idea. Everyone thought I was being stuffy, so I let her wear it. Turns out she...
- I would prefer to do one pieces for my 7 yo daughter, but she's long waisted and they always end up as thongs - so we can't do them. We do tankinis, and this year I'm...
- I'm with you. My 9 yr old daughter doesn't wear bikinis. I love letting her wear tankini style suits, though... so it is easier when she needs to come in the house t...
Big,comfort and Good Bookbags for My Kids
Asked by N.C. from Aguadilla
on July 4, 2010
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What is a good choice of bookbags for my kids that have a lot of books?
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- LL Bean. Here is the link: http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/816?nav=gnro Their backpacks or rolling backpacks are TOP quality. AND if for any reason you need to re...
- Hello, From personal experience, if you are hauling heavy books or a lot of books, the best way to go is a backpack with wheels. That's what I used when I was in n...
- My brothers always got their kids the LLBEan. When my daughter went to first grade I thought it was too expensive. I took a long time to decide and finally took the pl...
Preschooler Bags/backpacks
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on July 16, 2009
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Hi Moms! My daughter will be starting preschool in the Fall. Her preschool sent a note indicating she should bring a "large school bag/backpack that can be opened an...
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- Usually they want you to get a bigger backpack so the larger library books will fit in it. I just went to Target and got a Thomas the Tank backpack for my kids when...
- The Children's Place has cute backpacks and lunch boxes to match. They come in different sizes and styles and they are all only $10 right now.
- I too like LLBean. I bought one for my daughter this past year from LLBean and only had to buy 1. In the past 2 years, she had gone through 2 per year. She will be ...
