How much on average, do you spend on your 5 year old's school shopping?

kiwiandmic

My son starts kindergarten and I'm trying to do a budget, so my question is, how much did you other parents spend on school shopping( clothes and supplies)

Thanks! :)

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my nephew starts this fall and this is the stuff besides supplies we got him

School Backpack - $19.99 (the cheaper ones seem to rip) so we thought we would try this http://www.target.com/J-World-School-Backpack-Blue/dp/B002L9OJ1Y/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&qid=1274823443&frombrowse=0&fromGsearch=true&node=1038576|1287991011&keywords=bag%20packs&searchSize=30&id=J%20World%20School%20Backpack%20Blue&searchBinNameList=purchasing_channel,subjectbin,target_com_age,target_com_gender-bin,target_com_character-bin,price,target_com_primary_color-bin,target_com_size-bin,target_com_brand-bin&searchNodeID=1038576|1287991011&searchRank=target104545&sr=1-23&searchPage=18

eBags Slim Lunch Box - http://www.walmart.com/ip/eBags-Slim-Lunch-Box/12534794 $19.99


he will go all day.

we buy a few $5.00 t shirts

Boys' Organic Cotton Graphic Tee $5.00

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Faded-Glory-Baby-Boys-Organic-Cotton-Graphic-Tee/12574950

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Faded-Glory-Baby-Boys-Organic-Cotton-Graphic-Tee/12574944

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Faded-Glory-Baby-Boys-Organic-Cotton-Graphic-Tee/12574932


Wrangler Cargo Jeans we buy 2 pair of the blue and 2 pair black.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/WRANGLER-ZACH-CARGO-JEAN/13012734

Uneaks Boomerang Shoe in Black / Red with Alex, Marty, Melman and Chimps Ankle Socks Set

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Uneaks-Boomerang-Shoe-in-Black-Red-with-Alex-Marty-Melman-and-Chimps-Ankle-Socks-Set/13137232

we do buy a few new underwear

Hanes - Boys' Knit Boxer Shorts, 3-Pack $7.66

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hanes-Boys-Knit-Boxer-Shorts-3-Pack/10773854

Healthy party ideas for a 5 year old?

Catalina

Hi everyone. Im so into planning parties that Im actually for the first time in my life - stumped on what to do. My 5 year olds kinder teacher (the school) does not allow cake, cupcakes or any sweets given to the kids while celebrating birthdays. Im not actually sure I'll do something for my son unless I can party it up a bit. To me that's having cake & party bags and all that good stuff. Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can make something fun for the kids while celebrating my sons b-day in class? They only get about 20 minutes or so.

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Here are some great pictures of Sesame Street characters made with fruits and veggies and dip
http://indulgy.com/post/CldYPpKiM1/sesame-street-fruitveggie-platter

You could still have party bags, just include things like erasers (fun shapes or characters), bubbles, pencils, play doh, coloring book, crayons, stuffed toys, stickers, glow sticks etc.

Would the teacher allow the kids outside for a bubble party? - look up online, there are many ways to make colored bubbles or bigger bubbles etc.

A popcorn party is fun. Add juice boxes for a healthy snack.

Fruit skewers - melon, strawberries, whatever is in season. Kids love eating things off a stick!

Chips and salsa.

Not sure if this would be considered healthy but... pudding cups?

I doubt this would pass...but it's fun http://www.kraftcanada.com/en/recipes/beach-bear-cup-109535.aspx

Frozen grapes make a great snack.

Maybe the teacher would allow you to bring cake and have it at the end of the day.

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My 5 year old has suddenly starting pooping in pants?(school only)?

curiouscat

so .. i have twin boys..& this week twice , last week once...he cam home with stool in his pants..and bag etc( you can imagine)

its worrying me..he says... "my school just has toilet to pee"

yeah that is not the case..but I'm not sure if i should talk to the teacher???


how do i help him..?
how mean...

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I don't think the other contributes got the nuances of your question. You said "suddenly started" meaning that he was doing his business correctly, then began this NEW behavior.

I would suggest talking to the teacher, BUT you must lead the conversation. Has some bathroom habit (for the class) changed? Has your son recently been introduced to a "urinal?" (they usually don't have these in the lower grades) has there been some traumatic experience connected with the bathroom at school?

What you are looking for is the possibility that some CHANGE has thrown your son off course. Nail this down QUICK before he is labeled by other children.

5 year old so anxious about school that she has an upset stomach (LONG)?

Daisyhill

My 5 year old took a while to settle in nursery but eventually she did....it's a lovely small school but her special friend moved away over Summer and now my daughter is really having a hard time. She seems fine in class her teacher is happy with her work, but my daughter says she "needs me" while she is in school and that she is very unhappy....she constantly asks me "is it school tommorrow?" and when I say it is, she cries...she cries in the morning when we are on our way.....and makes me wait in the yard with her till the bell goes...her teacher says she does play with other girls and we also have one little girl over for tea every week when her Mother is late at work....over the last 2 week my daughter has had bouts of diarreah ....she is fine otherwise but they are definately connected to stress....she has a tummy ache on the way to school....tonight she has been very worried about it all and has been in the toilet all evening! I cannot BEAR her to be sad...I think the problem stems from her insecurity...she always likes a friend who is "hers:" so to speak...who will hold her hand when she wants and play what she wants to...and though the other little girls will play with her they obviously are not her little slave like her special friend was...I dont want to send her tomorrow...I want to call the school and make an appointment to speak with her teacher about all this....when I have spoken to her in the classroom briefly , she has assured me this is all normal and it is the adjustment from playing all day to actually sitting and working...but its not normal to be so worried you cannot sleep and get diarreah is it? I have tried all sorts of things such as putting a picture of me in her bag, putting my perfum on her wrist...telling her to play with all the other kids and not to worry....but nothing has worked!
I should have mentioned that her Daddy has been working abroad for the last 6 weeks....it could have been too many changes all at once as well....also she is a younger 5....the youngest in her class.
I did hope that she could stay in touch with her friend but her mother seems to think that a clean break is best....and I kind of agree.
MIKELLI...I too thought that someone had hurt her...but she is very articulate and has repeatedly told me this is not the case...she says everyone is kind and also talks with pleasure about many aspects of her day...its confusing.
BLUE...this is the UK they go from 9 to 3.15 five days a week!

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My 3 year old just started head start and is going through the exact same thing. If I ask her if she likes school she says very quietly, "a little bit, but i miss you." she was crying every morning and every night and screaming when i put her on the bus.

Ive been to visit her at school a few times to make sure shes OK and she is OK when she's there so it's not a problem with school.

She also had a stomach ache for about a week with diarrhea and gas.

I think finally she is starting to adjust though. It just might take some time. Give her extra cuddles and keep reminding her that you'll see her soon.

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Where can I find a good school bag and school supplies for my son?

school bag 5 year old image

Tippy

My 7 year old son starts second grade in a week. We want to pick up a nice school bag for him. Can you please suggest where can we get it?

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walamrt
is the cheaper i have 2second grader one 3 grader ans 5 grader
i got everithing fron school list at walmart , markets and crayola colr pency are 88 cnts crayones 25 centas
notebocks 5 cnts anr 50 cents

How do I make a grilled cheese sandwich for my kids that won't get soggy?

D_Icon

I talking school lunches here for a 4 and 5 year old.

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Hi D_icon, Toast both sides of the bread before adding the cheese and pop under the grill again until the cheese has melted slightly. Wrap them in kitchen paper this will absorb any oils from the cheese and put in a paper bag and not cling film or the cheese will 'sweat' or you could use a sliced processed cheese and not bother with grilling again although the results will not be as good. I would not add butter or spread, and if you wanted to add tomatoes etc. keep them separate from the toasties. I hope this helps .All the best and bon apitite. Rab

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