What can I put in the school cone? - Great ideas for the contents

Looking for ideas for the contents of your school cone?

Even if the name "sugar cone" suggests this, the contents don't have to cause a sugar rush. We have better ideas and report from our own experience.

My eldest started school last year. As always, I was pretty naive about the whole school cone thing. "Let's just put a few sweets in there and a few things to play with," I thought. In the end, it turned into a bit of a stress and, well, it could have been done better. When my youngest son starts school in two years, I'll be better prepared.

Practical things for everyday school life

Before the first day of school, your child's teacher will give you a list of things that are needed for the first grade. Many of these are also suitable for the school cone. Your child will be very proud and you will have killed two birds with one stone.

• Water box and brush
• Painting smock
• Lunch box (be careful: not all of them fit in the new backpack)
• Drinking bottle
• new sports shoes for class
• Sportswear for classes
• Name stickers for labeling the materials

Why not more pragmatism?

There are also pragmatic ideas for the way to school or the reorganization of everyday family life, but they are by no means bad:

• Wristwatch, maybe even a children's smartwatch with safety features (if you want)
• Alarm clock (you will definitely need this)
• Reflectors for clothing and the way to school
• Safety vest
• Velcro fasteners for your backpack
• Rain cover for the backpack
• Knirps umbrella
• Hat and scarf
• Certificate folder
• Beautiful templates for the timetable

Gift ideas that make you proud

Your child has already grown up, and you can show and appreciate that with gifts that make them proud:

• Own front door key
• Keyring
• Wallet for first pocket money
• School shirt (you can often buy these beforehand when you get to know the school)

Delicious ideas for the candy cone

Of course, sweets, in moderation, are a must. The important thing is that they are not too heavy. That is why light treats are in demand now, preferably mixed with healthier snacks:

• Puffed rice
• Marshmallow
• Dried fruits
• Nuts
• Chocolate pen set
• Chocolate bars or cereal bars
• lollipop
• Gummy bears
• Candy

Small gifts for learning

Young school beginners are incredibly proud when they can solve their first math problems or read their first sentences. The children (usually) enjoy learning and practicing. This should of course be encouraged:

• Learning block for the 1st grade
• Puzzle block
• Calculation or letter chain
• Traffic Rule Game
• Reading or math game
• Quiz cards for the start of school
• bookmark
• Children's Lexicon
• Chemistry kit

Things that miraculously disappear over the course of the school weeks

...and you can never have enough of them:

• Rulers
• Exceptional sharpeners
• Craft scissors
• Pencils
• Colored pencils
• Unusual erasers
• Special pens

Lovely ideas for the contents of the school cone

• Friends book
• Memory book (My 1st day of school, My 1st year of school)
• Books about school enrollment
• CDs and audio plays for the start of school
• Bracelet with name

Ideas for mental support for your child

Of course, your child is a little nervous about the first day of school. Even if they don't yet know what to expect. One thing is clear, even for the youngest: I'm facing a completely new situation.

Yes! The whole family routine changes completely when a child starts school. The morning routine has to be reorganized, homework has to be done in the afternoon. The (younger) siblings have to take a step back in terms of time.

A little mental support can never hurt in moments when you feel uneasy:

• Cuddly toy
• Lucky stone
• Little lucky charms
• A bracelet or necklace that brings good luck
• Worry Eater

And even more ideas

• Vouchers, e.g. for the cinema, H&M, dm, etc.
• Design your own voucher booklet for the first day of school, in it you can put vouchers for 1x ice cream sundae, 1x watching a film, 1x swimming, 1x more than usual, etc.
• Library card
• Tooth box, if your child still has all his milk teeth
• Skipping rope
• Rubber twist
• Children's carving knife
• Bath bombs or bath colours
• Sticker album with stickers
• Hair ties or clips
• Earrings
• Magic Towel
• Children's Tattoos

Tips and tricks

• It is best to pack the heavy things at the bottom, then nothing can get crushed and the school cone is easier to carry
• Only fill the school cone high enough so that you can still tie it together nicely at the top.
• It is best to fill the top of the school cone as this will give it additional stability. Sweets such as marshmallows or clothing are ideal for this.
• What interests you in your child? Hobbies and interests can be taken into account when choosing the school cone.

Important: The school cone should not be too heavy. Your child will have to carry it on the first day of school and hold it up to the camera for numerous photos. And after that, of course, it will be in your care and you will carry it. So it is also in your own interest to keep the weight low.