First Grade: LL Bean
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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...
Recommend Backpack for Preschooler
Asked by A.T. from Columbus
on February 5, 2010
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My daughter will be starting preschool in the fall and I was wondering if you could recommend a backpack. Does your son/daughter have one you just love? Is it worth it...
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- LL Bean, YES! It is good quality and worth the price. If at any time it gets old or ratty looking or broken, they also replace it for you free. A backpack with wh...
- Make sure that what ever one you get is small and your child can easily carry it. I don't think that at that age she would need one except to carry her lunch, snack, ...
- I still have my original "Jansport" backpack from my freshman year of High School, they will always be my favorite!...we always have a need for a backpack at my house....
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....
Ve Geat Backpacks
Asked by P.L. from Boston
on August 6, 2010
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Hi Moms. So I'm thinking about getting an LL Bean Rolling original backpack for both my boys (7 and 4) for school this year. I hear they have great quality and if a...
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- Hi! My son, now going into 4th grade, has had the same LLBean rolling backpack since half way thru 1st grade after his other no name pack fell apart. I highly recomm...
- L.L. Bean's quality is like no other! I didn't have the wheeling backpack, but growing up I did have the traditional, and my traditional backpack lasted 8-12 grades no...
- I do not know about the backpacks specifically but all 7 of my kids and nephews have LL Bean duffle bags for their luggage! My oldest kids are 18 and 15 and have had 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 ...
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...
Backpacks for Preschooler
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on August 3, 2010
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I'm pretty sold on getting a backpack from LL Bean for my 3 year old. She's starting preschool in the fall. She's very petite for her age (30 lbs and 39 inches). I'm h...
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- I have the Junior from LLBean for my 2.5 year old and it is PERFECT! Super washable, takes a beating, and the perfect size! Definitely worth it!
- I would look at the measurements, and then put some stuff together on a table and see if you think it will all fit...........since your daughter is small, you don't wa...
- Crafts are the big thing to consider with a preschoolers backpack. My oldest had a jr backpack (she is also petite) and pretty much every project had to be folded to ...
Monogramming
Asked by B.T. from Detroit
on August 17, 2009
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Would you monogram your child's backpack with their first name? Have you had safety issues? Am I being paranoid about this?!
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- B.; yes, i would put my childs name on the back pack but only on the inside, this way the child knew where to look and this also keep predators from knowing his name, ...
- Don't do it! I am terrified to monogram my kids names. How easy would it be for a stranger to call out their name and pretend to know them? However, I call my kids nam...
- I completely agree with Lynn L. I would monogram my child's name on his backpack. Everyone is so afraid of everything nowadays. We truly need to remember that the o...
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 ...
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...
