How Will You Head Back to School in Style?

It’s a new school year, filled with opportunities for your child to make their mark by showing off their unique interests and personality. Give your child the freedom to express themselves by going back to school with their own style. Not sure where to start? We’ve compiled a few tips to help them get excited to start the new year as their wonderful, one-of-a-kind self!

Customize Your Backpack

A backpack isn’t just a useful tool for staying organized, it’s also a chance for your child to highlight some of their favorite things. It even might help your child bond with classmates who have similar hobbies or goals. Do they have a favorite show or musical artist they want to display? Are they the funniest kid you know and could make others laugh with a STEM pun on display? Do they have a passion for a specific sport? Ask your child what they are proud to love and help them display it so others can relate, too. Ideas to make their bag stand out include:

• Enamel pins of their favorite characters, puns or subjects. You might even want to include inspirational messages like these to remind them to keep their head up. 
   
• Iron-on patches that spell out their nickname, favorite team, sports number or hobby. Check this out for inspiration! 
   
• Keychains that look like their pet or represent their favorite activities.

Add Flair to Your Outfits

Whether your child’s school requires standard uniforms or goes by a general dress code, kids can accessorize to feel confident in their outfits. Start by offering to help your child plan what they will wear for the next day or the whole week, and work together to add fun touches that will get them excited to get ready in the morning. A few items that fit within most standard dress codes include:

• Cool hair accessories like headbands, ribbons or clips to add a pop of color to any outfit. 
   
• Fun socks. They might be a subtle touch, but they add a lot of personality. 
   
• A new hairstyle with ties, gel or hairspray for a temporary change in look. 
   
• Bracelets, belts and necklaces that include a standout color or understated design – they might even want to match with their friends!

Pack a Fun Lunch

Spicing up an average lunch can make any long day a bit brighter. Plus, your child’s food-loving friends will “ooh” and “ah” over a customized lunch made with love. Budding chefs can help prep meals the night before to keep from rushing in the mornings and ensure that every lunch they bring to school is a success. Get your child excited to personalize their lunches each day by:

• Selecting a lunchbox in a color or design that represents your child’s favorite things. 
   
• Including a motivational note to inspire a great afternoon or a silly joke they can share with tablemates to earn a laugh. 
   
• Turning some of their favorite snacks into art with custom sandwich and fruit cutters, packing sharable treats or designing themed meals. Here is an example that you might find when searching online to start your collection!

By remembering to add a little bit of fun and creativity to each day, you can help keep your child confident and comfortable in their unique style as they enter a brand-new school year!

Keep Exploring

Check out our blog for more fun ways to get your family prepared to head back to school this fall.