Q&A for How to Pack a Backpack for Your First Day of School

Bring anything on your school's supply list. You'll definitely need a pen or pencil and notebooks if you don't get a supply list ahead of time. Many girls will carry feminine products in their bags. Bring chapstick if you tend to get dry lips. If you bring a phone to school, pack a charger in your bag.

Necessary items are textbooks, folders, notebooks, paperwork, and pencils. From there, you might want to bring things like hygiene products, cosmetics, medicine, and a snack.

You can put things like pencils, pens, erasers, pencil sharpeners, colored pencils, markers and crayons into a pencil case.

You should pack your backpack the night before so that you will not have to worry about it the morning of school. From there, shower, make sure to eat, a healthy breakfast, pack a lunch if one will not be eaten at school, put on your school clothes, and make sure to bring anything important before walking out of the door.

You will probably need a ruler and/or protractor for math class eventually. Bring one just in case, or wait until you are asked to bring one.

I would put in deodorant, lotion, a hair brush, hair ties, makeup, and feminine hygiene products.

You should not bring anything that will distract you from class. Bring a book or drawing pad for free time before, during, or after school.

You can have several binders that will hold materials for one or two subjects. Or, you can keep a folder for each subject.

Many backpacks will have a water bottle holder. Put the drink there. If your backpack does not have one, then put it in an empty compartment. Make sure it is closed to avoid leaking.

Yes, you should bring one for the first day of school. Bring the items that are suggested in the article to begin with. From there, pack what is asked of you in school.

Choose one that does not come up to your neck or shoulders. Pick a backpack that is made of sturdy material with good zippers and padding.

You can usually find one at school, or at a local grocery store. If one is not available, write down a list of things you think you will need.

Yes, you can. Pack the supplies that are specifically listed for the child's class. The child may not need to pack electronics and makeup, though.

Backpacks can be chosen for color or design as well as function. Choosing a backpack in a color like pink or blue makes the backpack fit in with your personal taste.

Start with your textbook, notebooks, and folders first. Then, add any extra necessary school supplies. After that, add in personal items, like medicine and hygiene products. Refer to the article for more information.

You don't have to make use of your locker, but it is easier to use it rather than carrying your things around during the school day.

You could use an extra bag to carry everything, I usually use a plastic grocery store bag when I need to carry extra things in.

You should only take the books you need for each day and leave the rest at home. You could also have one copy of the book at home and another at school. If you don't need the books at home, you could leave them in your locker, if you have one. If given the option, you should opt for lighter versions of the books, such as paperbacks.

If you think you'll benefit from having a notebook, then take one. Notebooks are very multifunctional, so you'd probably not regret having one with you.

You have a few options. You could keep them in a smaller bag within your backpack. You can keep your period products in your pockets. If you have a locker, you can keep any products in there. Pads and tampons aren't that big that you can hide them in other clothes, such as in your PE kit, or inside a jumper in your bag.