7 THINGS

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MUST-HAVES FOR BACKTO-SCHOOL

1 The Basics: Check your leftover supplies from last year and replace any pencils, pens, highlighters, and electronic devices that need a refresh. Our tip when it comes to notebooks? Start fresh, but don’t be wasteful. Try getting 1-2 notebooks with enough dividers to separate your classes.

2 Staying Home? If you’re choosing to homeschool or participate in virtual schooling, slow WiFi is no longer an excuse. Make sure your Zoom sessions are uninterrupted and seamless with an additional router or updated service.

3 New Dress Code: Double check your school’s dress code—if masks are still encouraged or mandatory in school halls, help your child stay prepared with a mask, backup mask ... and a backup for their backup!

4 UV Phone Sterilizer: For your older kids,

help keep school-spread viruses at bay with a UV phone sterilizer. Kill up to 99.9 percent of germs with this perfectly locker-sized gadget—and in under 3 minutes, so every passing period is a chance to stay healthy.

5 A Top-notch To-Do List: Whether you’re

learning at home or in the classroom, staying organized can help learning be a breeze. Invest in an agenda that works for your student—or if you’re at home, a stationary flip chart focusing on the day’s priorities can help everyone stay on schedule!

6 A New Lunch Box: Bacteria thrive in dark, enclosed spaces. If you haven’t opened your child’s old lunchbox since 2020, it’s time to leave it (and whatever leftovers are in it) behind.

7 The First Day Outfit: In this issue, we dis-

cuss how to boost self confidence in yourself, so why not help your child boost theirs? The first day of school outfit has so much potential to start out the year on a stylish foot. Let their personality shine!