What all do you buy for your pre-k or kindergartener for school clothes?

Question

wow i didnt even think abt writing his name in the jackets good suggestion!!

Answer 1

I would also buy him some polos.

Answer 2

My son is starting Kindergarten this fall and I love to shop!  I'm in Wisconsin so he doesn't need any shorts because it will be cold here by September but if you're in a warmer area then I'd buy a few pairs with elastic waists so he doesn't have to worry about buttons, snaps and zippers. That's the main thing to focus on with school clothes- practicality! We don't want them to have to constantly ask the teacher for help when there are 20 kids in the class. I've actually already bought most of his clothes- I buy everything at the end of the season on clearance for the next year. So far he has...

8 pairs activewear pants & matching long-sleeved shirts from Gymboree, like these- http://www.gymboree.com/shop/dept_catego... These are my favorite because they're cute, comfortable & easy for him to put on/take off.

4 pairs of athletic pants in different colors with 4 athletic tops to match from K-mart.

2 pairs of casual cargo/climber pants -like these http://www.landsend.com/pp/OpenBottomCar...

4 pairs of jeans

3 hooded sweatshirts

10 or so random long-sleeved shirts

4 sweaters

1 pair of tennis shoes

I still need to get him new socks and I'll probably buy about 10 pairs. I'm not buying new underwear because there's nothing wrong with his old ones and no one sees them anyway. I'm also not buying any new short sleeved t-shirts because the ones he's been wearing all summer look new still. I'll buy him one more pair of tennis shoes- with velcro instead of laces so he can do them himself. I still have to get a backpack too and if you buy one at Toys R Us for 12.99 or more you get a free lunch bag so I'm probably going there. I agree that you should label everything and even then you might lose things but it will help. I would skip the sandals because they aren't good for playing on the playground. A lot of schools will even specify that kids DON'T wear them. Good Luck! =]

Answer 3

A permanent marker to write his name on all those windsuit jackets, or you'll end up buying them twice.

I would get him some jeans and some shirts with collars as well and I would check with the school before buying the sleeveless shirt.  There may be a dress code against sleeveless shirts.

I am enjoying getting my girl ready for kindergarten.  I think it takes my mind off her growing up so fast.  Enjoy your shopping!

Answer 4

I would buy him a few pait of jeans as well...

Answer 5

a good idea for any school child to have is lightweight t-shirts.  they should wear them under long sleeved t-shirts, or under long sleeved sweatshirts/sweaters and whatnot.  When the weather gets colder, they should wear the lightweight long sleeved t-shirt under the sweatshirt.....because a lot of schools are either not properly heated/cooled or the days start out extremely cool and get pretty warm by afternoon.  So dress in layers.

I would say

5 short sleeve t-shrits

5 long sleeve t-shirts

5 dress shirts

5 sweaters/sweatshirts

5 fun shirts child picks out

5 jeans

5 dress pants

5 cotton/jean shorts

5 dress shorts

1 pair dress shoes

1 pair sandals

1 pair tennis shoes

5 dress socks

5 black socks

5 white socks

....just small suggestions.....good luck figuring out what you want to buy!