Educational reform is in full swing. Parents of future first-graders are especially concerned. In light of recent changes, the question often arises: "Is a backpack needed in the 'New Ukrainian School'?" The answer is unequivocal: "Of course, it is!" Despite all the innovations, a school backpack remains the main attribute of any student.
Why the doubts arise
According to the new rules, primary school students are not given homework, so textbooks are stored in classrooms. In addition, there are plans for a gradual replacement of traditional books with electronic ones. So it's no wonder that many parents don't fully understand whether a schoolchild needs a backpack.
As the pilot project showed, a backpack for a student, especially for a first-grader, remains the most important accessory of school life.
- Child psychologists assure that it is the backpack that helps a child realize that they are growing up and a new stage in their life is beginning.
- There is even a topic in the curriculum called: "What to put in a school backpack."
- The new reform of school education does not deny that a backpack is necessary at school.
Which backpack to choose: expert advice
To make it easier for a child to carry their belongings without harming their health, it is necessary to choose and buy a school backpack correctly. This is easy to do if you pay attention to the following key points when buying:
The design of the backpack plays an important role. Help your child be original and bright – choose models with images of their favorite cartoon characters or cute animals.
The internal filling matters. The backpack should have dividers for books, compartments for a pencil case, lunchbox, wallet, keys, and other small items, side pockets for a water bottle, an organizer, and, if necessary, a pocket for a tablet.
- The backpack must have an orthopedic rigid back with soft pads. Such a design will help correctly and evenly distribute the load on the child's spine and prevent posture problems.
- Soft S-shaped wide straps will ensure a perfect fit of the backpack and will not slip.
- Chest and waist belts contribute to the even distribution of weight on all parts of the child's spine, and also help maintain body balance when running and walking.
- The size of the backpack should correspond to the child's height: the bottom should be 4 cm below the waist, and the top edge at shoulder level. The backpack must be fixed.
- The weight of an empty backpack should be up to one kilogram.
- The presence of reflective elements on all sides will protect the child on the road in the dark.
Remember, if you bought a beautiful backpack, you took care of the aesthetic appearance, and if it has an orthopedic back, you preserved the child's health.
Give your first-grader care, love, and support – buy Kite school backpacks!
