Kindergarten: LL Bean
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Preparation for Kindergarten
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on June 29, 2011
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My daughter is starting public kindergarten in August and I was wondering what I should do to prepare for it.
School starts at 7:50. Drive is probably 20 min or le...
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- Well with both my kids, they went to Preschool. Preschool was 'practice' for all of this. My son is 4.75 years old now and has been going to Preschool for a few month...
- I have always had really good luck with the soft sided lunch boxes that are insulated. I can pack one little rubbermaid ice pack ( they come in different shapes and ar...
- I like Kathleens routine... my only 2 cents is, last year when we started Kinder, I bought a lunch bag and that was great for about 2 weeks until I figured that there ...
Preparing for Kindergarten
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on July 20, 2011
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My oldest daughter will be starting kindergarten in a few weeks and I'm in a flurry trying to get everything ready. Gathering school supplies, clothes, making after s...
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- With my oldest, her kindergarten teacher had these cute tea bags with a poem attached for all the "nervous" mommies, I wish I kept the poem it was about now was time f...
- My youngest child, my son will be starting Kindergarten! Its bittersweet. But he seems excited himself. I have explained to him already, that his last month of Pre...
- I didn't really have those sad emotional feelings. When my oldest went to kindy, it's wasn't like separation was something new - she was in daycare since 8 weeks, went...
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 ...
Backpack for Kindergarten Student
Asked by I.H. from Dallas
on August 2, 2012
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Hello Ladies!
What is the best backpack for Kindergarten student (5 years old)?
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- Like someone else said: Gap or Children's place. I would avoid Target. Really cheaply made and lots of lame corporate advertising. If Disney Princess or Nickelod...
- LL Bean- expensive but durable. Not the little one though bc it needs to fit a folder.
- i wouldn't recommend a smaller one...they are carrying folders and papers in it, why would you get one that those wouldn't fit in without crumpling them or folding the...
What Kind of Backpack for Kindergarten?
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on July 7, 2009
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My son will be starting Kindergarten this August. I am very confused as to what kind of backpack should I get him, what size, with or without wheels.
Where to shop fo...
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- My son will also be starting Kindergarten this fall. The principal told us at orientation that they do not want backpacks with wheels. He said the locker space is ve...
- I would get a large backpack, because they will have binders. Check out pottery barn's large ones
- Be SURE to check with your school. Our school does NOT allow backpacks with wheels. -L.
What Size Backpack for Kindergarten?
Asked by T.M. from New York
on August 13, 2009
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Hello everyone. I was just wondering if any of you have any suggestions on what size backpack to buy for Kindergarten? I see all different sizes at the stores. The ...
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- I am a kindergarten teacher & always recommend a full-size backpack for the children. Not only do they have to fit a folder in there, but they also frequently bring h...
- Land's End is currently having a backpack sale, and on their website they narrow the choices by "big kid" 8-20yo, "little kid" 4-7 yo, and toddler 2t-4t. Then if you ...
- www.kidztravelzone.com makes the BEST backpacks. You order the color, the design for the embroidery and then they embroider a design of your choosing and your child's...
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....
Kindergarten Backpack - Crocodile Creek
Asked by S.G. from Boston
on August 12, 2010
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Has anyone used the crocodile creek backpack for their Kindergartener? If so what are the pros and cons. They seem to have only one size 11.5x14 ,was this large enough...
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- My 13 year old has had her LLBean Original Book Bag for 3+ years and it shows no wear. My 10 year old has an LLBean Critter Pack and it also looks like new (I wash th...
- Hi, I was looking at those for my Kindergarterner but they didn't seem big enough. We're going with Land's End this year. They have great sizes and even have a fe...
- I am in the LL Bean camp! I have 4 children and they have all used and still have their Backpacks. We got the smaller one for K-2 and then they wanted the deluxe after...
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....
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...
