Getting ready for school: the best first grader kits for 2020

The end of the summer season with a vacation by the sea, outdoor recreation, summer cottages, gentle sunshine suggests a transition to the golden autumn period. He reminds parents who have gone through a graduation party in kindergarten with their children, the approach of another, already longer stage of their growing up - school.

For most children, September 1 is a solemn, somewhat mysterious holiday, marking the entry to the first step of adulthood. Parental worries associated with preparing for it are passed on to preschool children. After all, so much attention and shopping for school is pleasant for every child. The editors of the site "Ya Nashla" have prepared for you an overview of the best sets for a first grader for 2020.

General description of the kit for a first grader

The first grader kit includes a set of stationery for study and creativity.

Someone may be presented with it at the graduation in kindergarten, and, perhaps, it will only need to be supplemented with some elements. Someone will decide on their own to collect it according to the list compiled by the future class teacher of the first grader.

It is given to someone by caring aunts, uncles, grandmothers, grandfathers, who share the baby's holiday. And someone will choose a ready-made option offered by a wide range of outlets.

Whichever method is chosen, it is worth remembering that

it is more pleasant for the future first grader to take part in the choice of personal school supplies.

To understand the whole "picture" of upcoming acquisitions, let's consider what should be included in the basic set.

What does a first grader need?

After a closer acquaintance with the selection criteria, it will become clear what such a set should consist of.

The presented list of accessories for the first year of study was compiled taking into account the recommendations from teachers, and it looks like this:

• Filling the pencil case

Practice has shown that the most convenient option for first graders is pencil case in the form of a book with cells or a tube. Made of soft material, it will not make noise and break less often.

• Correct handles

It sounds a little strange, but

a child going to first grade needs the right pens to write.

These can only be ball, good quality, do not stain the sheet and do not create "dirt", light, not expensive options with faceted sides. Triangular type with silicone, plastic holders-nozzles, ribs, coatings are perfect.

These options help the kid quickly get used to the correct grip. This moment is very important for the correct grip of the writing instrument and the development of calligraphic handwriting.

When writing, such models do not slip.The most simple options, with which fingers will not slip, and the middle finger will not rub.

All pens tend to get lost quickly, so you can take a set right away, at school you need a spare one. You can choose special for left-handers.

Handles with colored rods will also come in handy: red, green, and black. As a set or separately. They are used in Russian lessons to underline words and in mathematics to learn how to draw various shapes.

Not suitable for the first class: gel, capillary (for drawing), automatic machines with clicking mechanisms, souvenir, smooth, complex with several pastes.

The rods are blue and can be colored in stock. Not with a sharp tip so as not to break through the sheet, good quality and color.

• Correct simple pencils

The pencils must be correct too. Suitable with HB or TM mark. Medium soft, with edges for easy grip.

Not comfortable:

• soft - they crumble, quickly break, get dirty and grind off;
• hard - they scratch paper, require additional effort;
• cheap - break quickly, poorly sharpened;
• plastic - will not break when dropped, but not safe, because the child may get carried away and begin to chew or bite.

• Ruler

The measuring tool can be:

1. wooden - an eco-option, non-toxic, safe. But you need to check the quality carefully. From a poorly executed option, a child can get a splinter or even a wound. Also, wooden rulers get dirty faster and are difficult to care for.
2. Plastic. Such a ruler should not be slippery and not too thin, so as not to accidentally break. It is easy to care for, but it can create noise and playfulness by flexing and unbending.

The length of a simple mathematical ruler is 20 - 25 cm. It is possible to have 2 pieces at once. with sizes 20 cm and 30 cm.
You will also need a geometric square, wooden or plastic.

All instruments must have clearly visible divisions, neat and even edges.

• Erasers

The eraser should be:

1. high quality, does not leave marks on paper;
2. medium in size for a comfortable grip. The little one will fall out and get lost all the time.
3. medium hard, so that you do not have to rub to holes with a hard version. Too soft can break itself.
4. It is better to choose a neutral color. Poor quality colors can leave a colored mark on the sheet and create a sloppy appearance. They can also release toxic substances. They are both distracting and poor at their immediate responsibilities.

Erasers combined with pencils are not practical options.

Such elastic bands are too soft, quickly fall out of the "nest", do not wash well and spoil the appearance of the work. This is a low quality version of the eraser.

You can pick up the simplest, seemingly nondescript option that will fully justify the price and its purpose.

Accuracy and aesthetics of the work are much more important than the appearance of the elastic.

• Pencil sharpener

Serves as a safe way to sharpen your pencil yourself when needed.

Priority metal, with a container, compact. It provides an opportunity to sharpen a pencil right in the lesson and not litter.

Pencil case all writing office is folded into a pencil case.

Paper stationery - writing materials

Let's move on to notebooks.

• Notebooks

They must be of the required format and always of good quality: the presence of margins, well-drawn lines, with dense sheets.

The density will affect the transparency of the ink on another page.

On the advice of experts,

matte white paper or ivory is considered the safest for children's eyesight.

In cheap versions with thin sheets and a poorly visible ruler, the child's hand will always move off the line and the letters will shine through on the back of the sheet.

You should not choose notebooks with covers that are too bright.Even if the sheets are of high quality, with a clear drawing.

Such a notebook will distract the first grader from the educational process.

The number of notebooks required for the first time is:

1. 10 pieces. in a ruler with a writing guide - an additional inclined line located with a vertical slope;
2. 20 pcs. into a regular cage. Their consumption is faster. They are no different from notebooks for high school students.

The size of the notebooks is small, 12 sheets are enough.

Notebooks in a large cage are not useful for classwork. Such options are needed for pre-school preparation, but not at school.

• Covers

To preserve the neat appearance of notebooks, copybooks, textbooks, diary, dense, transparent covers are suitable.

They are the most convenient for the visibility of the object, practical, easy to clean.

• Bookmarks

Needed for every textbook.

• Folder for notebooks

A-4 size folder is required to accommodate printed copybooks. Made of tough material, it will help to maintain their shape and beautiful appearance. And it will also help to develop accuracy.

They come with different fasteners:

• handles;
• Velcro;
• lightning;
• rubber bands-clamps.

Zippers usually break, strings break.

The preferred option with Velcro, without unnecessary bells and whistles.

• Bookend

A necessary thing for placing the textbook in front of the eyes at the required distance (40 cm) to maintain eye health. They come in metal or combined with plastic, in various colors.

For exact sciences

To study numbers and letters you will need:

1. sticks for counting;
2. fan with numbers.

This kit will be complemented by:

1. fan with vowels;
2. fan with consonants.

or "box office of letters and numbers".

For creativity

• Labor lesson

1. Folder for works - dense, A-4 format. A small schoolboy will be able to put the completed work or the started application into it.
2. Cardboard color (one / two-sided) and white are required. It can be of different thicknesses: too thin will quickly get wet from the glue and create difficulties in creativity. Too high a density will be difficult to cut. 2 sets of each type will be enough.
3. Colored paper... Sold in sets and sometimes not polished or glossy. It should be borne in mind that children at this age are not yet fully developed hand motor skills. And an option is needed that does not create difficulties in use. Manufacturers provide colored paper of various textures: velvet, shiny, luminescent, simple two-color, corrugated. A set of 10 or more colors with non-flashy colors is fine.
4. Scissors should be safe, with rounded ends, with a plug or with a special storage case.
5. Glue. You will need different types of glue: PVA, glue stick, stationery. A medium-sized package with a dispenser will do. A simple brush will also come in handy for creating masterpieces. It is worth paying attention to the convenient glue options for chameleon pencils with colored content. It is very convenient when you can see where it is applied, and when it dries, it changes color to transparent.
6. Plasticine. The kit for modeling consists of a box with plasticine from 8 to 10 colors, a beautiful color palette. The bars should look neat, without a pungent smell, not stick to your hands during use, and knead well. Packaged in a solid, sturdy package that can withstand multiple pulls / openings / closures. It is worth paying attention to the manufacturers "Luch", "Gamma", etc.
   Safe Plastic Stack Knife for cutting the required volumes of plasticine;
   Modeling boards... It will be used for the creation of plasticine works, as well as their demonstration, transfer, temporary storage until final execution.

• Drawing lesson

1. Drawing folder useful for folding watercolors and keep the contents of the portfolio from dry paint.
2. Paints. Watercolor set from 8 to 12 colors, with the obligatory presence of black and white colors. The plastic color mixing palette can be built into the package.Or you need to purchase it separately. The first grader should be able to get different shades by mixing colors. The watercolor honey paints produced by Yaroslavl, Neva and others show themselves well. It is worth paying attention to the packaging material. Made of durable waterproof material such as plastic will last longer.
3. Container for washing brush... Plastic sippy cups are very convenient. Single or double, they will not flood work or desk if accidentally dropped and are easy to clean.
4. Brushes you will need different widths, under No. 3 and No. 4. Better with natural bristles, "Squirrel" or "Pony". Drawings will work better with these tools. And who knows, maybe for someone drawing will turn into a hobby or a serious hobby.
5. Sketchbook... There are spirals and glued-in sheets. It is possible that the sheets will have to be torn out, so the option with which the child is better suited is suitable. No need to choose a thick one with a lot of sheets. This will take up a lot of space, and it will get bored. A volume of 20 sheets will be optimal.
   Sheets for watercolor will not be superfluous. They have a rough base that can withstand a lot of moisture. They have a denser quality than a simple album.
6. Colour pencils... The kits consist of different quantities. A set of 12 colors will do. Good quality will sharpen and draw well.
7. Markers Do not choose too large sets as a first grader can simply get confused in shades. A packaging of 6 to 12 colors is just right for the entry class. Be sure to check the production date and shelf life. We need fresh, high-quality ones that will not show through the paper.

• timetable

This is an important element of paraphernalia that will set the tone for school life and suggest what needs to be prepared for the next school day.

Optional accessories

Additional elements that need to be clarified with the class teacher:

• music book;
• stencil;
• wax crayons - an additional tool for drawing lessons;
• gouache;
• a set of paper clips;
• corrective pen or tape - for blots;
• stapler - for labor lessons;
• Staples;
• a diary. As a rule, it is not needed in the first half of the year. If necessary, it is better to choose with a hard cover, not a bright color and without a distracting plot, with appropriate content, high-quality printing.

For portfolio

To compile a portfolio you will need:

• plastic folder A-4;
• multiformes - about 20-30 pcs.;
• or a folder with pinned multiformes;
• white sheets A-4, about 15 pcs.;
• notepad for notes.

Purchase educational games with the help of which it will be easier for a child to “gnaw the granite of sciences” in a playful way.

Geoboard

Or a math tablet is an educational board game.

The acquisition of such a universal subject will help in the development of various types of thinking:

• creative;
• spatial;
• logical;
• figurative.

Performing tasks from the book application, the child develops speech, motor skills, attentiveness, thirst for knowledge.

Tangram

Also a board game, but from the category of puzzles. Consists of seven different shapes obtained by cutting a square. With the help of them, silhouettes of various animals, objects, letters, numbers are built. The condition is that all parts are used to lay out the object.

Such board educational games can be made independently, with your own hands. Simple at first glance, they will provide invaluable assistance in the development of various skills in a child.

Types of sets

Based on the above list for schoolchildren, all sets can be divided into:

• for first-grader boys;
• for first-grader girls;
• uni-sex or universal, in which the sex of the child is not important. They are made in neutral colors.

By the number of items, they can be presented:

• in a budget option. Filled with a minimal amount of accessories, it will be the start for a future trip to the stationary store. goods.Or it can be successfully supplemented with advance and progressively purchased stocks of forward-looking parents.
• Standard - including about 40 items, with ordinary green notebooks, simple pens, etc.
• Middle class - includes up to 55 items of school office. The most popular because allow the purchase of only a small number of essential items for the school.
• VIP / deluxe / premium sets can include up to 83 items: coated notebooks with colored covers, triangular pens, 20-sheet albums, pens with colored pastes, wooden and plastic rulers, etc.
• Special for left-handed students. These kits include products tailored for the baby's left hand. This will make it easier for him to cope with assignments and keep up with his classmates in the school curriculum.

Mistakes when choosing, what to look for

Children are our future, therefore we pay special attention to the quality of the contents of the sets. It should be noted that they can lick a paintbrush, bite a pencil, lick the tip of a felt-tip pen, try plasticine.

This does not mean that the kids are inadequate, they are just interested in how the world around them and the objects that make up it are arranged. This is how they get to know him, curiosity is the driving force here.

Therefore it is necessary:

• when choosing plasticine, inspect the packaging for the expiration date, the manufacturer. Do not swallow or wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after use, prompts to discard such items. You only need an environmentally friendly composition.
• Most common green typography notebooks are made from safe materials. But very cheap types can be of poor quality, with thin sheets. The situation may be the opposite: behind a beautiful cover, the quality of the sheets themselves suffers. Be sure to flip through and check for the quality and brightness of the print.

The safest way is to check the composition of the set against a pre-compiled list - the "enemy" of all marketers in the world.

This will exclude the purchase of unnecessary items and save you from the irrepressible desire to buy them in reserve. Because some accessories have an expiration date:

• it will be difficult to write with old pens or refills;
• dried paint will bring more problems;
• plasticine bought in reserve will crumble, and not stick together;
• dried markers will bring one disappointment.

There are no recommendations for the required number of other items. this is an individual question and depends on the budgetary possibilities of each family.

But it should be borne in mind that first-graders, as a rule, are prone to frequent loss of small items: erasers, pens, pencils, so they will have to be bought during the year.

Advice:

If the basic stationery has already been purchased in advance, then you can purchase a gift box for the first grader and put all the items into it.

Thus, you can get out of the situation and not leave the child without a gift on the eve of the "professional" holiday.

Appearance, packaging

Ready-made kits for first graders are usually brightly decorated in the form of a gift cardboard box with a convenient handle, folder, briefcase or bag of various colors.

Various design with cartoon or fairy-tale characters, equipment, animals, landscapes, etc., will undoubtedly be interesting and will cheer up the future student.

On the side of the package or below is a list of items included in the kit.

How much does the set cost

Average price of a set: up to 1000 rubles, which is quite an acceptable market value.
The general price range varies:

• from 232 rubles. for the set "Friend of the First Grader" / 8-98-004, consisting of 8 pre., made in Russia;
• up to RUB 2430 for a set of first-graders "Excellent" / 68M, out of 82 previous ones, made in Russia.

With the same cost of several sets, their quantitative and qualitative composition may differ.

Different content may be due to the simpler quality of the items, due to which it wins in terms of quantitative composition.Be sure to compare the content with the school list.

Top manufacturers

Domestic manufacturers of school items for children are credible. And the teachers' wish, as a rule, is the purchase of goods from Russian brands.

Manufacturers that have established themselves as producing quality stationery:

• "Bee";
• Erich Krause;
• Space;
• ArtSpace;
• Space;
• HATBER, etc.

Where to buy

There are a number of ways you can buy "first-class" kits:

• when purchasing goods for schoolchildren, it is better to try to avoid stalls and street sales, where the sale of uncertified goods of questionable quality is possible.
• Convenient online purchase through online stores. This will significantly save time when choosing a purchase. The choice is between options with a good description of the quantity and manufacturers of all constituent elements. But it is worth considering that crumpled or defective accessories may come during delivery. You can check the expiration date with an online consultant.
• Chain stores such as "Auchan", "Lenta", "Globus", "Pencil", "Fix-price" and others - will provide inexpensive options that will only need to be double-checked in terms of composition, quality, timing, manufacturer.
• Preference, of course, should be given to specialized station stores. products in which a wide range of the most popular and demanded quality sets are presented. And when contacting a consultant for help, the selection time will be significantly reduced.

Summarizing conclusion:

It is best to buy sets with good quality stationery, not too expensive, in specialized stores.

According to the above criteria, it becomes clear what should be included in the set.

Below are the Top 5 sets for grade 1 students, differing in quantity and cost. We hope that this list will greatly facilitate the topic of preparing for school in terms of purchasing office supplies.

Rating of kits for first graders popular among buyers

ErichKrause / "Set of the first grader"

• Manufacturer: Russia;
• Filling: 43 pre;
• Average price: 1135 rub.
• Reviews: rating 5 out of 5.

A kit for a first grader from the Russian pr-la is assembled from subjects recommended by primary school teachers. The colorful packaging in the form of a suitcase with a convenient plastic handle will become versatile for further storage of items. Its dimensions are 30 cm * 6 cm * 23 cm.

The model belongs to unisex, suitable as a gift for September 1, both a boy and a girl.

The training kit includes:

• 5 notebooks for mathematics;
• 5 notebooks in an oblique ruler;
• 3 simple pencils;
• 10 covers for notebooks and diary;
• 2 folders with push-button closure;
• pencil sharpener;
• eraser;
• glue stick;
• 2 blue ballpoint pens;
• black ballpoint pen;
• red ballpoint pen;
• green ballpoint pen;
• scissors;
• plastic ruler;
• watercolor paints with a palette and a brush;
• gouache;
• a set of colored pencils;
• a set of markers;
• plasticine with Aloe Vera, stack;
• sketchbook;
• a set of colored paper;
• set of colored cardboard.

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School format / "First grader set"

• Manufacturer: Schoolformat;
• Filling: 18 pcs .;
• Average price: 950 rubles;
• Reviews: rating 5 out of 5.

A set from the School brand format. Products are created taking into account interests, hobbies, child psychologists, safe for children's health from quality materials.

Its dimensions are 24.5 cm * 33.5 cm * 4 cm, weighing 1 kg.

The set is suitable for first-grader girls, because made in pale pink colors. This set with colorful design will be a real gift for a future student, motivating her to develop interest in the school theme.

The briefcase box is filled with:

• 5 notebooks in a cage of 12 sheets;
• 3 notebooks in a slanting ruler from 12 pages;
• diary;
• an album for drawing from 24 sheets;
• a set of colored pencils of 6 colors;
• a set of colored markers of 6 colors;
• 6-color set of plasticine;
• watercolor of 12 colors;
• 2 ballpoint pens with blue paste;
• black lead pencil;
• ruler 20 cm.

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ArtSpace / First-grader set "Universal"

• Manufacturer: ArtSpace;
• Content: 28 pcs .;
• Average price: 590 rubles;
• Reviews: Average rating 4.6 out of 5.

A stationery product from a brand with a creative approach and value for money.
A set of 28 school supplies is packed in a bag made of thick cardboard with a nice design.

The universal set is suitable for both student and student.

Its weight is 1.15 kg, dimensions are 34 cm * 32.5 cm * 8 cm.

Having received such a set, the first grader will be provided with:

• watercolor;
• sketchbook;
• notepad;
• a modeling board;
• 2 simple pencils;
• colored pencils;
• colored cardboard;
• glue stick;
• an eraser;
• ruler;
• scissors;
• plasticine;
• 2 ballpoint pens;
• 5 notebooks in a cage;
• 5 notebooks in a line;
• sharpener;
• felt-tip pens;
• colored paper.

Despite the shortage of some items and the need to purchase them, this option is still more preferable.

Having received such a gift, the future student, already in high spirits, will agree to the trip and the choice of the rest of the accessories.

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Set for the first grader / "Excellent student" 15-7459

• Production: Russia;
• Content: 22 items;
• Average cost: 620 rubles.
• Reviews: compliance with an acceptable cost and decent quality.

The set from the Russian manufacturer differs in packaging. Items fit into a full-fledged convenient folder bag with handles, which will come in handy for later use. It is made like a hard cloth object. Such is the bonus from the manufacturer.

By design, this model is suitable for boys.

The components of the student's kit are:

• folder for storing notebooks, with a zipper-fastener;
• notebooks of 12 sheets. in a box with green covers, 5 pcs.;
• covers for notebooks, transparent, good quality, 5 pcs .;
• set of single-sided colored paper, 8 colors, 2 sheets of each color;
• a set of colored cardboard from 8 colors., 8 sheets .;
• plasticine set, 10-color, with a stack;
• set of 6 colored sharpened pencils;
• brush for painting from the firm "Pony" No3;
• ballpoint pen with blue paste, made by Erich Krause;
• eraser;
• safe model of scissors;
• sharpener with container.

Such a set, compiled taking into account the recommendations of teachers and parents of schoolchildren, will be a good gift for a graduate of a children's institution.

The quality of stationery from domestic and foreign manufacturers is confirmed by quality certificates.

The set includes only those items that meet the quality safety requirements for children's products, approved on the territory of the Russian Federation.

The manufacturer has prudently indicated the cost of all goods in order to maximize the transparency of the cost of the kit. And it gives a guarantee that self-purchase of the same goods at retail will cost the buyer much more. This is a lucrative statement worth noting.

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First grader set / "Optimal" 010

• Manufacturer: Russia;
• Filling: 45 pre;
• Average price: 1000 rubles;
• Reviews: Average rating 4.3 out of 5.

The weight of a set for a first grader, packed in a cardboard box with handles, is 1.5 kg. Its dimensions are 35 cm * 31 cm * 9 cm.

The beautiful design of the box-packaging for girls is made in yellow-pink color, with the addition of warm shades.

A set of 45 school items is almost the entire arsenal for a student. It costs a little more, but eliminates the time spent on additional purchases of component items.

The first grader will be almost ready for school, except for some elements.

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Conclusion

Ready-made kits for first graders are a good help in preparing a first grader for school:

1. for parents, they reduce the time to buy;
2. for a child, it is the joy of the gift received, which marks the transition to adulthood.

The toy store is now changing for them into a whole stationery world, no less filled with different interesting items.

It is worth prolonging this festive period of a growing up kid with a joint trip to the kingdom of the office and the possibility of independent choice. This is very important for the child.

Then study will bring joy and positiveness, and interaction with things chosen according to your taste will bring pleasure. If you have experience using the first grader gift sets described in the rating, or a more interesting model, share your opinion in the comments.