Kids frequently tend to be more imaginative than adults. It may be because they have fewer worries, which is a good thing. In addition, despite the fact that kids tend to lean toward the “in” styles, they also like to add their own flair, or make things their own.
You can buy the hottest new style of notebook, but every other kid will have the same thing. Your child can make his or hers unique by adding personal touches. Paint it a color that no one else has, paint a design, add a photo, or let your child come up with his or her own ideas.
This will also work with pencil boxes, pencil pouches, and other school supplies. Paint the handles of a pair of scissors in a wild color. Use glittery nail polish to personalize pencils and pens.
Add an unbreakable mirror to a backpack and loops made from cool fabric or ribbon to hold a hairbrush. There are all kinds of cool things you can do to dress up plain old back to school supplies.
What about their lockers? Your kids are certain to want at least a few of the cool new items available for organizing lockers. Again, these items are generally available in similar colors, so your child can paint his or hers a completely unique color. Maybe your daughter would rather add some beaded trim around her locker mirror to dress it up.
Kids want to be cool and feel like they’re in touch with current trends but they also want to express themselves and find their own identities. You can help your kids find ways to fit in to some degree while still standing out from the crowd. Finding ways to express personal creativity is one of those ways, so help your kids get creative with their new school gear.