I've learned a thing or two about what exactly school supplies means when it comes to Alaska. So I've created a short little list of a few things every Alaskan kid should have for back to school:
Ball-Point Pens: They're less likely to freeze up in the cold weather. As a writer, I take a notebook everywhere I go, and I swear by these pens even in the middle of winter.
Waterproof Book Bag: Snow is bound to get onto a book bag- so look for ones that are made of a plastic 'glossy' material or a heavy-duty outdoors material instead of normal fabric. That way, when the snow melts. The water goes to the floor and not the books inside.
Book Covers: If your kid drops a library book in the snow, that means you could be buying it. A quick way to protect all of your kids books is to buy a book cover (they're only like $3.00 to $4.00). They're affordable and spare the school's budget on buying better books next year.
Boots: Every other school in the US, swears by sneakers. In Alaska every single child should own a pair of boots- and should wear them. If they ride the bus- they still have recess. Spare their feet and give them a shoe that can handle Alaska's weather.
Any other school supplies suggestions for the Alaskan climate and school system? Leave a comment below!
Ball-Point Pens: They're less likely to freeze up in the cold weather. As a writer, I take a notebook everywhere I go, and I swear by these pens even in the middle of winter.
Waterproof Book Bag: Snow is bound to get onto a book bag- so look for ones that are made of a plastic 'glossy' material or a heavy-duty outdoors material instead of normal fabric. That way, when the snow melts. The water goes to the floor and not the books inside.
Book Covers: If your kid drops a library book in the snow, that means you could be buying it. A quick way to protect all of your kids books is to buy a book cover (they're only like $3.00 to $4.00). They're affordable and spare the school's budget on buying better books next year.
Boots: Every other school in the US, swears by sneakers. In Alaska every single child should own a pair of boots- and should wear them. If they ride the bus- they still have recess. Spare their feet and give them a shoe that can handle Alaska's weather.
Any other school supplies suggestions for the Alaskan climate and school system? Leave a comment below!
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