School supplies, when do we start preparing for the new year?

Hello friends! It's Jeffrey here, and as you can see – my neck is already stretched forward to see what awaits us around the corner... That's right, Back to School! 🦒📚

I know, I know – we just got out for vacation, but as a giraffe who has to be organized (believe me, finding a backpack that fits my dimensions isn't easy!), I'm telling you: the secret to a calm return to school is to start now.

So, just before the first bell rings, let's see how to prepare like pros with all the coolest gear at Toys R Us.

When do we start? (Hint: Before the cool models run out!)

The big question is always "when?". My answer is – end of July, beginning of August. Why? Because that's when all the new collections land on the website, and the selection is endless. If you wait until the last minute, you might find an eraser, but the backpack with the character your child loves most? It'll probably already be on someone else's back.

How to prepare? Jeffrey's Checklist

So you don't find yourselves buying 20 pencils when you already have 40 in your drawer, here's my method:

1. Organize what you have: Open last year's drawers. What's usable – stays. What's broken – goes to recycling.

2. Work with the list: Schools send a supply list. Stick to it, but don't forget to add the child's personal "touch."

3. Buy everything in one place: Instead of browsing through ten websites, in our Back to School Supplies category you'll find everything – from the bag to the sharpener.

The Class Star: How to choose a backpack?

The backpack is your child's best friend for an entire year. When choosing one, I focus on three things:

• Comfort (orthopedic back): Just as it's important for my neck to be straight, it's important for children's backs to be supported. Look for bags with padded straps and a rigid, comfortable back.

• Weight: Don't overload! The bag itself should be as light as possible.

• Style: At Toys R Us, we have everything – from superheroes and princesses to sportier and more mature designs. When a child loves their bag, they wake up in the morning with much more desire to go to school.

The Perfect Pencil Case: The Small Details

After choosing a bag, fill it with fun! Colored pencils, markers that don't dry out, safety scissors, and a cool diary. In 2026, the big hit is scented writing supplies or items with "fidget" elements that help children concentrate (and relieve some stress from the math test).

Jeffrey's Tip for Parents:

Involve the children in choosing on the website! Let them choose the color of the pencil case or the design of the water bottle. This builds positive excitement for school and makes the transition from vacation to the classroom much easier and more pleasant.

So go ahead, enter the Back to School category, and get this taken care of today. I'm already looking forward to packing your first bag!

Have a successful school year (soon!), Jeffrey 🦒🍎