Schools are planning to reopen again in September after being closed for the majority of kids for a while now, and introducing online lessons as an alternative. Many of them are probably looking forward to getting back in the classroom and some face to face interactions. But the kids won’t go back to the schools as we know it, instead there will be some changes to adapt to and new ways of doing things. Life is a big learning curve for all of us!
We want to help you to prepare and stock up your store for when the parents and their kids come hunting for school materials.
First of all we would like to highlight the fact that schools should be a place of, not just learning, but also fun! And one thing that is fun is themes. They are a big YES for children of all ages. So, what’s important to think about is offering a range of different items but in the same or similar designs. Studying for a test will be easier and a lot more fun if they can take notes with a panda pen in a panda notebook. Don’t you agree? Below we have put together some images showing suggestions of themes and there should be something for all tastes. Pens, pencils, notebooks, lunch box and bottle with a matching rucksack. This is just a taster of what we offer so take a look at our website where we have plenty more designs available.
One of the biggest changes will be social distancing and with face coverings being compulsory in large parts of the world, at least the parents will think it’s important for the kids to wear something to cover their mouth and nose. Start offering face coverings in different designs that both kids and adults can wear, we stock large and small designs to fit all sizes. Being able to match the mask with the outfit or rucksack is a huge plus for most of the children. Even the teachers might be able to find something nice to wear in the classroom.
Nowadays more or less all public places have a hand sanitiser station somewhere in the building, and there will be no exception in schools! We stock a range of hand sanitisers that kids can take to school with them, so adding a display of small little bottles is perfect to include in your assortment. They are easy to take everywhere and just a spray away for clean hands.
With hygiene and having their own things being very important in this current climate, taking a packed lunch to school will be another must. So, to take in a packed lunch they will obviously need a lunch box to pack all those tasty goodies in. By offering nice sets of lunch boxes with a matching cool bag and water bottle in your store you will create a “must have” feeling across the whole set! No one will be able to buy just the lunch box when seeing the matching cool bag and water bottle next to it.
With all the above you should now be able to start preparing you store for the big back to school rush. With new ideas to recommend to both parents and kids they will feel prepared and excited when schools reopen.
