5 Back To School Gifts To Ease Anxiety
Going back to school after a fun-filled summer can be a tad daunting for kids. The excitement of new backpacks and seeing friends again often comes with a side of jitters about new teachers, homework, and navigating a new routine.
As parents, we want to relieve that back to school anxiety and first-day nerves and help our children head into the school year with confidence! One great way to do this is by surprising them with some thoughtful back to school gifts designed to ease any worries and boost excitement for the year ahead.
Beyond the fun factor, these gifts can provide comfort, inspiration, and a sense of preparedness as your child returns to the classroom. From fidget toys to keep tiny hands busy, to dolls that encourage big dreams, a special back to school gift can help make this potentially tricky transition a little bit smoother.
5 Back To School Gifts
Here are five back to school gift ideas that may help your child feel more confident and relaxed as they step into a new school year.
1. Sensory Fidget Toys
Sensory fidget toys are a great way to help your child manage anxiety and stay focused during their first week back at school. NeeDoh fidget toys come in all shapes and sizes, with favourites including NeeDoh Nice Cube, NeeDoh Gumdrop, Teenie NeeDoh, Noodlies, Glow in The Dark NeeDoh, and NeeDoh Mac N Squeeze. These fidget toys can give your child the sensory break they need to stay calm and centred throughout the school day.
2. Lottie Dolls
Motivating kids to dream big and pursue their passions, Lottie Dolls are fantastic role models for little learners. Each doll represents unique career aspirations and hobbies, from palaeontology to wildlife photography! Giving your child their own Lottie Doll as they head back to school can inspire them to think about their own future goals and approach their studies with enthusiasm. These dolls are a wonderful way to spark kids’ imaginations and help them feel empowered as they embark on a new school year.
3. Educational Puzzles
Puzzles are a fantastic way to help your kiddie build confidence in their abilities. It could be something educational such as a map puzzle, number puzzle, or alphabet puzzle, or something that appeals to your child’s interests, be it animals, dinosaurs, tractors, or trains. Completing jigsaw puzzles is excellent for children’s cognitive development, focus and concentration, problem-solving skills, patience and perseverance, and spatial reasoning. It’s also a very absorbing activity that can help take kids' minds off any daunting feelings of returning to school.
4. Super Cool Stationery
There’s something special about sparkly new stationery that makes starting the school year that little bit more exciting! Having a pencil case full of playful stationery can turn even the most dreaded homework into a creative adventure. Australia’s stationery superstar Tiger Tribe has a fabulous collection of supplies, from scented markers and pattern pens to magic highlighters and metallic outliners, helping young pupils start the year on a positive note!
5. Playground Games
After a busy day of learning, playing outside is a brilliant way to let off steam and burn off energy! Our collection of playground games will give kids something to look forward to when school is out, helping to ease those first-week nerves. Take your pick from Crazy Golf, Garden Croquet, or a traditional game of Quoits! These games are perfect family bonding activities, or your little one could even invite their new school friends round for a game or two.
Back To School List
Before you start your back to school shopping, follow our handy guide or download our back to school checklist, covering all the essential back to school supplies your kiddo will need before returning to the classroom.