Back-to-School Backpack: Starting Kindergarten

Gear up for a great year with this take-home backpack designed to promote school readiness and strengthen family engagement! Curated for students and families in South Carolina, the resources in this backpack provide valuable guidance for caretakers and encourage students to continue developing good reading habits at home, helping to build a strong foundation for academic success.

Back-to-School Backpack: Starting Kindergarten includes:

• A parent-friendly book about nurturing young children that includes ideas for:
  • Helping children sleep well, eat healthy, stay hydrated, and get plenty of exercise
  • Remaining calm and modeling self-regulation, even when things get stressful
  • Maintaining strong parent-child relationships as your child gains independence
  • Staying in control of your child’s technology use by setting balanced limits on screen time and keeping them safe online
• 2 engaging books, fiction and nonfiction, for practicing literacy skills and fostering a love of reading
• Welcome letter that explains the purpose of the backpack and materials included

Strengthen home-school connections and save preparation time with this ready-to-use backpack that prepares kindergarten students and families for an outstanding school year!