My kids don’t have to start class until September 5th, and I always think of Labour Day as the official end of summer fun – even though I haven’t had a summer school break myself in over 20 years.
(Holy moly, did I just say it’s been over 20 years since I finished school!?!?!?)
But we’re moving, and since the boys are going into Grades 2 and 4, it’s the perfect time for me to say “Hey, they need a dedicated space for school work now.” I’ve been shopping for pieces to create the perfect study niche in each of their rooms, and I though I’d share.
I love what I’m seeing, and I think they will too. With a laptop for each kid, this *may* (or not) keep them organized, give them a place to do some work and store library books so we don’t have to do the crazy wild goose hunt every other Monday when their library books are due!
I’d also like to add that I’m focussing on back-to-school supplies that give back. I’ve discovered the ME to WE program (and that makes me resent thinking about ‘back-to-school’ a whole lot less).
“Every ME to WE product makes a positive impact in a developing community. With the Track Your Impact promise, you are able to see where and how your purchase makes a difference! Your kids start the school year with cool supplies and accessories that give school supplies to children in developing communities.”
(ME to WE X Staples back-to-school program)
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- ME to WE products
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- Backpack – Navy Impact: Education
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- Backpack – Multi Impact: Education
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- Handheld Lunch Bag Impact: Education
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- Lunch Bag with Strap Impact: Education
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- Casemade Binder – Ooh La La Impact: Education
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- Casemade Binder – Bonjour Impact: Education
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- Zipper Binder – Multi Impact: Education
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- Zipper Binder – Navy Impact: Education
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- Zipper Binder – Navy Impact: Education
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- Divider – Multi Impact: Education
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- Divider – Multi Impact: Education
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- Divider – Multi Impact: Education
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- Divider – Multi Impact: Education
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- Divider – Multi Impact: Education
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- Coil Notebook – Blue – Ooh La La Impact: Education
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- Coil Notebook – Pink – Ooh La La Impact: Education
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- Pocket & Prong Portfolio – Bonjour (closed) Impact: Education
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- Coil Notebook – Pink – Ooh La La (open) Impact: Education
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- Pocket & Prong Portfolio – Bonjour (open) Impact: Education
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- Pocket & Prong Portfolio – Ooh La La Impact: Education
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- Make an Impact Rafiki Series – Education Impact: Education
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- Pencil Pouch – Multi and Navy Impact: Education
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- Soft-cover Journal – Ooh La La Impact: Education
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- Soft-cover Journal – Bonjour Impact: Education
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- Binder Pencil Pouch – Multi Impact: Education
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- Binder Pencil Pouch – Navy Impact: Education
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- Main + Central x ME to WE Glasses – Grey Impact: Vision Health
Back to School Study Setups We Love:
Kids love stuff that is scaled to them. And I love the pop of green! ikea.ca
Encourage your little Padawan with the Star Wars Writing Desk wayfair.ca
The Red Label Two Drawer Desk has simple lines and great lines. On trend and on budget! walmart.ca
There’s no sacrificing style or your love of ‘industrial chic’ with this study set-up! rhbabyandchild.com
Love this. It’s like starting your little business mogul off on the right foot! potterybarnkids.com
I’m a self-confessed Land of Nod addict. Wall hung and totally on trend, it’s so much simple and sweet! landofnod.com
Small space? No problem. This desk folds up into a lean profile. It can be dressed up and grow with the little 10 o’clock scholar. amazon.ca
Not everyone loves colour like I do. The colour blocking is fun and I see a fuzzy chair being rolled up to this set for some study glam! allmodern.com