First, find out what the school rules are for the uniform and head to the shops before the big rush. According to new legislation, only three school items must be branded for the school – this means you can look for cheaper items in the school colors sold by department stores. Young children grow fast, so don’t be tempted to buy too many items at once. Order sew-on, iron-on or stick-on labels and get started on labelling all school items. Labels that are marked clearly and that your child can read will save you hunting through bins of lost property or having to buy new items.
School stationery is expensive, so if you can get the school stationery list early, you could spread the expense over a few months. Alternatively, ordering through the school is much easier and ensures your child will have the correct items. Again, every child will have the same stationery, so invest in labels. Label every pencil, crayon, book, and pair of scissors. You can now buy ready-made plastic covers for exercise books, which takes the pain out of covering them.
To label shoes, use an indelible marker pen or Tippex if the shoes are black. Label socks on the instep where it will not cause discomfort.
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