How to Get Ready for Back to School
Back to school season is just around the corner, so start planning early to avoid that post-Labour Day crunch.
Even if you’re not hitting the books come September, adopt a back-to-school mindset and refresh your routine after
a long summer of fun. From helping your kids stock up on school supplies to revamping your home office space,
here’s how to prepare your littles—and yourself—for going back to school.
Pack a Litterless School Lunch
Go zero waste whether you’re packing school lunches or eating at your desk. Ditch single-use plastic baggies in
favour of reusable Stasher bags. These
silicone bags have a convenient snap top and come in an array of sizes and colours. Look for silicone or glass
containers that double as dishes (such as the stylish
W&P collection) and
bento boxes to
keep the components of delicious lunches separate. Stash all your lunchtime goodies in a stylish or patterned
lunch bag, lunchbox, or tote—and don’t forget to bring along a stainless steel or insulated
water bottle to
stay hydrated. Consult a cookbook for
easy, healthy lunch ideas for both kids and adults and say bon appetit.
Pick out a Backpack
Few things say back to school quite like a brand-new backpack. For kids, look to brands like eco-friendly Parkland
(made with plastic water bottles), colourful
Crocodile Creek, the Indigo
exclusive Wonder Co., or
Skip Hop for those in pre-K. Teens and
adults can carry their books, laptops, and more in style with the timeless yet on trend
Fjällräven Kanken backpack, as well as
an assortment of campus cool and office chic options, such as
Jansport backpacks, a
Herschel Supply Co. bag, and
Matt and Nat’s vegan leather products.
Stock up on School Supplies
Even though shopping for school supplies signals the end of summer, it’s so much fun to pick out new and shiny
classroom tools. Amp up those back-to-school September vibes by helping your kids fill their pencil cases and
backpacks with back-to-school supplies as unique as they are—we’re talking next-level notebooks, pencils stamped
with fun phrases, gel pens, and so much more. You can also use this opportunity to stock your home office with new
supplies and sustainable stationery from our
Nóta collection, and bring that back-to-school feeling
into your workspace, too.
Update their Book List
Add some new titles to their bookshelves as you
raise a reader while they head back
to school. Whether they’re reading for pleasure or for class, find
teacher-approved kids’ books for
students of all ages, from pre-K to high school. And for those starting fresh this September, pick up children’s
books with a back-to- school theme to help get them ready for their first day.
Refresh Your Work-from-Home Space and Routine
Use the back-to-school season as an opportunity to check-in with yourself and recalibrate for a fresh start to
fall. Now is the perfect time to think about what you want to accomplish before the end of the year. Stay on
schedule with a 2022 agenda or calendar,
organize your desk or
entire home (if you’re feeling ambitious),
own your finances, or learn more about an important issue through books that inspire change. Education is a
lifelong journey, so make the most of the back-to-school season at home.