Things You Can Fit Inside A Bright Star Kids Backpack 

Excited to pack your kids’ backpack with brandnew school supplies? Us, too! But before you can get to it, it all starts with the right choice of backpack. So if you’re looking for the cutest and the toughest, get your kids a Bright Star Kids backpack! 

Here’s why it’s awesome:

• Machine-washable
• Designed to last all year
• Comfy to wear and the straps adjust to suit little kids and adults
• The durable crocodile zips make it easy for kids to open and close
• With 3 compartments, it’s easy to keep lunches, books, and small items separate
• The handy mesh-side pocket makes it easy to access their Personalised Drink Bottle
• It has a super sturdy carry handle on top which makes it easy to grab their backpack in a hurry
• There’s a section in the rear compartment to store a device or folder
• Kids love it because they can personalise it with their name and a fun design

Image Credits: (L) @myloves.4u2c | (R) @thewalkerways

And if you’re wondering what you can actually fit into a Bright Star Kids Backpack, here are heaps:

• Books
• Notebooks, Notepads
• Clothes, hats
• Lunch Bag
• Bento Lunch Box
• Metal Drink Bottle
• School supplies like Pencils Cases, Coloured Pencil Tins, pencils, glue, sharpener, etc.

Kids obviously love their Personalised Kids Backpacks! 

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Because you can personalise them and coordinate all their school supplies in a super cute and fun design they’ll absolutely love!

Image Credits: IG @ellorysworld | IG @MummyWith5 | IG @thewalkerways

Choose from a fun range of designs for girls and boys!

Image Credits (L): IG @hanging.with.the.henrys

With cute personalised kids backpacks and other school essentials, your kids will definitely be excited to pack for school this season! 

Have You Shopped and Packed For Your Kids’ School Essentials Yet?

We’ve got Back To School Checklist Printable and Back To School Essentials articles to help you plan and pack in time for your kids’ school season. 

Want To Coordinate and Personalise Your Kids’ School Supplies?

Go all out! Personalise and coordinate all of their school stuff with our super cute School Name Labels. No matter how big or small, we’ve got every kind of label you’ll ever need. You can even match their name labels with their backpack, lunch bag, and drink bottle! The best part? These are all made in Australia and shipped super fast! Mums and kids love them!

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Top 20 Bright Star Kids Back To School Supplies

Back to School season will be here before we know it! So we’ve put together this extensive back-to-school checklist to get all your ducks are in a row before the kids’ first day at school.

1. Name Labels

Did you know that 62% of lost Items are never found again? That’s why labelling your kids’ items is an absolute must! Invest in great quality waterproof Name Labels and stop replacing lost items throughout the year. Label it all and never lose a thing.

2. Tiny Pencil Labels

These Tiny Pencil Labels fit on literally everrrrythiiiiing. From stationery, cables, chargers, lunch boxes, drink bottles and lids, laptops, tablets, to daycare items–stick these versatile labels on absolutely everything, big or small. 

3. Bag Tags

Our popular Bag Tags feature our great range of designs specially personalised with your child’s name for easy identification. Amongst a sea of schoolbags, your kids can easily grab theirs as soon as that bell rings. 

4. Plain Labels Value Kit

Looking for super versatile name labels? These Plain Name Labels feature your name in the colour and font of your choice with any background colour you like. They’re perfect to use as back-to-school name labels for adults, teenagers, or as plain school labels for the littles.

5. Wrap & Stick Clothing Labels

If you’re not a fan of ironing, you’ll find these Wrap & Stick Clothing Labels an absolute game-changer. It will make labeling uniforms, hats, and so much more, fast and super easy. Just wrap, stick, and snip, and you’re all done!

6. Lunch Bags

Customised with your child’s name with heaps of adorable designs to choose from, these Lunch Bags are sure to stand out in a crowd. Insulated to ensure food stays fresh, these lunch bags also feature a sturdy crocodile style zip which is easy for little fingers to use. 

7. Iron On Clothing Labels

Ever have your child return home with someone else’s jacket? Say no to germy mix-ups with these tough Iron On Clothing Labels.  They’re great for uniforms, hats, jackets, socks, and so much more! Once ironed on, these labels stay stuck for years and years.

8. Bento Lunch Boxes

Make back-to-school lunches extra fun with Bright Star Kids‘ personalised Bento Lunch Box. The 3 compartments inside are perfect for storing sandwiches, snacks, and more! Made from sturdy plastic, and with 4 closure clips, these bento boxes are designed to endure the rough and tumble of school life. 

8. School Backpacks

We all know kids can be a bit rough with their stuff. That’s why these tough machine-washable School Backpacks should be on your back to school checklist! You can even personalise your child’s backpack with their name, initials, or their favourite saying, so it’s super easy to spot in the classroom, playground, or during field trips.

10. Small Drink Bottle

Get your kids this Personalised Small Drink Bottle, and stop their drink bottles from getting lost in the playground. The screw-top lid stays attached to the bottle, making it easy to use and tricky to lose. 

11. First Day Signs

Celebrate milestones as they happen! This First Day Sign is such a clever way to celebrate all of your kid’s First Day milestones as they grow. Personalised with your kid’s name on a design they’ll love, you can write on it with a Dry Erase Marker and wipe it clean to use for years and years to come.

12. Pencil Cases

The perfect size for school tables, these Personalised Pencil Cases can hold all of your child’s school supplies. The durable fabric and zip mean they can easily be washed in the washing machine, ensuring they look great year-round! 

13. Colouring Pencil Tins

Help your kids uncover their inner Picasso with this cute Personalised Colouring Pencil Tin. Each tin comes with 10 Colouring Pencils that are the perfect starting set for young children. Whether your child is just starting out or is an experienced artist, these pencils make a great gift for drawing.

14. Mini Bag Tags

Help your kids identify their pencil case, lunch bag, or library bag with these super cute Mini Bag Tags. Add their name to hundreds of cute design options. You’re going to love the look of these on all of those smaller items your kids take to school and daycare.

15. Drawstring Bags

Our Drawstring Bags are super versatile! Perfect to use as a library bag, or for swimming or sports activities. Made from durable canvas material and with lined pockets, these bags will keep library books safe as well as keep damp swimwear and towels separate from other items.

16. Tote Library Bag

Here’s another back-to-school essential your kids should have: A clean and crisp Tote Library Bag that’s super easy to fit into your kid’s school bag and is quick to wash. Choose from loads of cute designs and add your kid’s name in a font you love!

17. Masks

Saying no to germs is easy with these super cute Face Masks that feature their name alongside designs they’ll love. Made from a soft, breathable polyester fabric, these Face Masks are also reusable, machine washable, and the fabric ear loops come with an adjustable slide that makes it easy to fit it snugly to most sized faces.

18. Family Planner

Keep your school year organised and never miss an excursion or mufti day. A Family Planner makes it so much easier to remember meetings, school events, or what you’ll be making for dinner on Tuesday night when they’re laid out at a week’s glance.

19. Routine Chart

Create achievable Back to School routines with a Routine Chart. It will help the kids to know what they’re meant to be doing throughout the day. The easy visuals on this toddler Routine Chart make it perfect for kids of all ages to follow. You can even personalise it with their names, too!

20. Reward Chart

Encouraging good behavior is so much easier said than done, so here are our Reward Charts to the rescue. These work super well if you are starting to work out a disciplined routine for your kids like eating their dinner, doing their chores, or learning how to use the potty. 

Preparing Your Kids Back To School Essentials?

We’d love to help you prepare before it starts to get crazy! We’ve got a Free Downloadable Back To School Checklist to make sure you’ve got everything ready for your kids. Check out our 7 Busy Parent Back To School Hacks for super easy tips to help you keep calm and prep ahead!

Searching For Fun & Cute Personalised School Supplies?

Don’t lose any of your little ones’ school supplies with our school name labels. We have heaps of different name labels that can go on lunch boxes, drink bottles, pencil labels, socks, and so much more! They’re waterproof and stay stuck all year, so they last and last and last. Our selection of iron on clothing labels has saved thousands of mums from having to replace school clothes and uniform items. The best part? They’re Made to Order For You in Australia and shipped super fast. Mums and kids love them!

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7 Back to School Hacks for Busy Parents

Here are 7 back-to-school hacks to help your family transition back to the school groove. No need to feel stressed and overwhelmed, busy mum! We’ve got you covered. 

1. Freeze sandwiches in advance.

Freezing sandwiches is an absolute life-saver when you’re a busy parent. There’s nothing worse than racing around in the morning trying to get everyone ready and you’ve still got to pack lunches. Save money and avoid sending the kids to school with a lunch order.

But how do you make a freezable sandwich? Click here for a guide on what works and what to avoid.

Busy Parent Hack: Pop your frozen sandwiches the night before in these incredible wrap-free lunch boxes for school and daycare.

2. Prep dinners ahead of time.

We don’t know about you, but frantically deciding what your kids’ dinner will be every single night is not our idea of a good time. Since you’re going to be deciding what to make for lunch every single day, why not plan ahead by doing some meal prep?

Busy Parent Hack: Use a meal planner. Not only will you save time; you’ll also save money by making sure none of the food you buy goes to waste.

3. Order online.

Save yourself time and make online shopping your new best friend: Online shopping! It has been such a revelation to Susan of Working Moms Against Guilt. With just a few clicks, she is able to purchase all her back-to-school essentials and have them delivered right to her door. No more traffic and long lines! Plus most of the items are cheaper compared to physical shops. 

Busy Parent Hack: Buy all your personalised school supplies online at Bright Star Kids. The kids will have fun choosing their own designs!

4. Label your kid’s belongings.

Don’t you hate it when your kid loses their stuff at school? Not only is it such a waste of money, but it also disrupts their learning schedule especially if they lose something vital for homework or a project.

Busy Parent Hack: Label absolutely everything–clothes included! These wrap and stick clothing labels are the best. They are so easy to use and are waterproof, washer, and dryer safe! You can even match your kids’ personalities with different cute designs and colours.

5. Create a fun homework station.

Nothing helps get that homework done like a quiet, clutter-free area that is all their own.  No need for a total makeover. Get inspired with this mum’s cute DIY Homework station idea you can create for your kids. Just remember: an organised station keeps them focused, too!

Busy Parent Hack: Use a jumbo chalkboard panel for your homework station. Place it a little lower where your little one can reach it so they can write some notes or draw on it too! Allowing your kids to do this teaches them to be creative and responsible at the same time. You can also leave them an encouraging note on the board as well. 

6. Give teachers some love.

Get to know your kids’ teachers. Be kind and establish open communication with them. This will give you the ability to get their perspective on your kids’ progress.

Busy Parent Hack: Don’t forget to thank them at the end of the year for all that they’ve done. Give them personalised teacher gifts to will make their day!

7. Make their first day of school memorable.

Kids can often be nervous for their first day. Make it fun and memorable with a first day of school sign. Take heaps of creative photos with it for their memory book. It’s not only fun but it also keeps the jitters away. 

Looking for Back To School Lunch Recipes?

Check out our 16 Cute Food and Lunch Box Ideas Ideas. Make sure to pack them with our Free Lunch Box Printable notes to make happy school meals for your kids. 

Need Personalised School Supplies?

We’ve got super cute school name labels for all your back-to-school supplies! You’ll love our different name labels that can go on lunch bags, drink bottles, pencils, socks, and so much more! They’re waterproof and stay stuck all year, so they last and last and last. We’ve even got iron-on clothing labels that have saved thousands of mums from having to replace school clothes and uniform items. The best part? They’re Made to Order For You in Australia and shipped super fast. Mums and kids love them!

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How To Label Back To School Supplies

Stop Lost Property

As a mum of 3 kids all at school, January can be just as expensive and busy as December as I try and get everything needed for back to school!

My shopping list for back to school each year includes new school shoes, uniforms, socks, books, lunch boxes, bottles, stationery, and last but not least, a Value Label Kit.

Even though labels cost more than a Sharpie pen, from past experience I’ve found that investing in labels will end up saving you much more in the long run, as lost property can be easily identified and will be returned to you or the classroom teacher.

Before I started labelling with Bright Star Kids Labels, I’m not sure how many school hats, jumpers, lunch boxes, and stationery items my kids have lost. The unlabelled property does not always end up in lost property as it can be quickly claimed as someone else’s property! On average, I spend around $250 per child on all of their belongings, and with hats and shoes being one of the more expensive items, it’s essential that they’re labelled clearly.

Personalise School Belongings

Labels Combo Pack:

Before back-to-school time, I like to get one of the School Labels Kit that has all the labels I need for my kids’ belongings. The stick-on labels are super durable as they’re 100% waterproof, fade-proof, scratch-resistant, and dishwasher safe & guess what else?… They include Bright Star Kids’ popular Wrap & Stick clothing labels. No more ironing on labels. The best part though? My kids don’t report any lost property anymore.

My kids love picking their own labels combo pack and the live preview on the Bright Star Kids website makes it a really fun process. Just make sure to give yourself plenty of time for this as there are lots of designs to choose from, perfect for babies right up to the fussiest tween or teenager! On the other hand, if your child wants something plainer or doesn’t want an icon, never fear because there is also a Plain Labels Value Kit that will just have their name printed on a plainer style label. 

Stick-On Labels:

The stick-on labels can stay stuck on most types of smooth plastic surfaces, like the ones in the image above. Some frosted finished plastics don’t allow the labels to stick properly, but usually, most containers have an area that is completely smooth so just pop the label onto that section. That’s where the tiny labels come in handy, as they can usually fit onto even the smallest section. 

The Subject Labels that come in the School Labels Kit come with a blank area that you can write on the subject and class name. I find a permanent marker works best as it looks nice and neat.

My kids love sharing their stationery with their classmates. With this in mind, I like to use the Tiny pencil labels to label everything so all their bits & pieces end up back on their desk & in their pencil case! Replacing all these things during the year is a right pain and can end up being very costly.

Shoe Labels:

I use the Round Shoe Labels in my kids’ (very expensive) school shoes. They’re really easy to use, I simply stick one of the coloured round labels into the shoe and then stick the blank clear round label over the top. This gives the name label extra protection against the wear and tear of my kids’ feet (if you don’t do this the writing might rub off). These labels again have outlasted most of my kids’ shoes so they’re really durable!

Clothing Labels:

To label all of my kids’ uniforms and other smaller clothing items like socks and hats, the Iron-On labels are perfect. The labels merge well even with stretchy fabrics like socks.

I used to label my kids’ clothing with a permanent marker, but they looked really ugly after a lot of washes. The fading and smudges made it hard to identify. After finding these Iron On Labels, I’d never go back to writing on my kids’ clothing.

These iron-on labels are really easy to iron on to most types of fabrics and they’re washing machine & dryer safe. They’re so durable that I’ve found they’ve outlasted most of my kids’ clothing. They’re pretty much impossible to remove so they’ll never be able to be claimed by anyone else!

For Back To School, we recommend the School Labels Value Kit because it includes a label for every little thing:

• Stick On Name Labels in various sizes (for lunch containers, drink bottles, & stationery)
• Iron On Labels (for hats, socks & uniform items)
• Shoe Labels with clear protection covers (for school or sport shoes)
• Subject Labels (for various subjects)

Another great thing about name labels is that I’m finding as my kids get older, they go on more excursions & even overnight camps. I now label everything that goes away with them, from their socks & undies to the toiletries they need to take with them. I usually keep extra labels from my label kit that I keep in a drawer.  As I need them throughout the year, I can just pull them out & label the necessary items. How convenient!

I hope this helps you a bit with your back-to-school organisation. 

Got Any Back To School Hacks?

We’d love to hear your tips and tricks on getting your kids ready for back to school. Tag us on Facebook or Instagram. Who knows we might feature your cool back-to-school tips and tricks on our blog?

Searching For Cute Back To School Labels?

We’ve got you! Check out our range of cute designs for our school name labels. We’ve also got school supplies you can personalise like bento lunch boxes, drink bottles, and more! The best part? These are all made in Australia and shipped super fast. You’re going to love them!

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