6 fun items to get kids excited for school again

While it’s sad to see summer go, it’s never too early to get your kids ready for school again. You can break a little out of the normal back-to-school prep and get them excited for the new school year with these cool products. 

WhizbuildersChore Chart for Kids

A new school year calls for a new routine at home. Work on the importance of good behavior by keeping track of all their chores and choices on a colorful chart. If they collect enough stars, reward them with something special. 

Coding Jam

STEM toys are a great way to make learning fun. Osmo’s Coding Jam combines coding and music in one interactive game. Arrange their coding blocks in order to compose your own tunes. 

Cat & Jack

Back-to-school shopping never gets old. Why not let your kids choose a few of their own outfits this year? Target’s Cat & Jack brand even provides a line of adaptive apparel for children with special needs. 

Building Blocks

Building blocks can get their creative juices flowing. Your preschoolers will love this Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood playset. Got older kids? Crayola Kids@Work Action Blocks 105-piece Tube (available at Sam’s Club) makes an excellent back-to-school gift. 

Little Bento: 32 Irresistible Bento Box Lunches for Kids

Goodbye, boring P&B sandwiches! School lunches got a whole lot more interesting with the help of this bento box recipe book. Have the kiddos help you out on making these lunches too! 

Gray Felt Letter Board 

Taking photos of the first day of school is a tradition you never want to miss. Try out a felt letter board this year, so your kids can help spell out a sweet message for their back-to-school photo sign. 

Katina Beniaris
Katina Beniaris
As audience development manager, Katina Beniaris digs into data to help the Chicago Parent team learn about our audiences and tailor better content for them. She has more than five years of experience in content creation.
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