Supply Lists and Gear Suggestions

Supply List

Please label all of your child’s personal items!

There are lots of great labels out there now that are dishwasher and machine washable. We highly recommend investing in some high quality labels to keep track of your child’s gear. We have personally noticed that these Name Bubble labels stay on, last all year and are easy to read.

Koala and Panda Bears:

● 8-10 Diapers- While this is not a large amount, we do not have the ability to store large packages of diapers.

● Wipes- 1 package only* due to storage limitations

All Ages:

● 2 Complete Changes of Clothes, these extra outfits will remain at school. They will need to have a top, bottoms and socks. You are more then welcome to pack warm weather clothes and exchange these as the weather becomes colder. Please send clothes in a labeled large Ziploc bag.

● 2 - 4x6 Family Photos- These will be used around our classroom and will not be returned. It can be two copies of the same photo.

● 1 - 4x6 Child Photo- This should be a photo of your child’s face!

Please remember the follow items will be necessary per our Family Handbook:

● Water Bottle - this will go back and forth to school daily

● Closed Toed Shoes - these are a necessity for our playground. Please feel free to have an extra pair that you leave at school.

Extended Day Participants

● Lunch box with an ice pack, lunches cannot be refrigerated.

● Comfort item for nap (stuffed animal, small blanket)

Gear Suggestions

In lieu of traditional back to school supplies it is strongly encouraged that you purchase the CWS Suggested Outdoor Gear for your child. Please see the list of suggestions below. Many of these items can be found 2nd hand or off brands. Please reach out if you have any financial difficulties or need support in accessing gear. 

Please note, on in-climate weather days, we expect your child to be prepared to go outside with proper gear. We reserve the right to send home any child who is unprepared to be outdoors.

#1 Full Body Rain Suit

This is great to wear on wet, rainy, muddy days. It also works really well on snowy days. You can put this lightweight suit on over your child’s snow gear. This keeps the snow gear warm and dry. It also helps us if we go out multiple times during the morning because this lightweight layer dries much fast then snow gear. There are lots of brands of these type of suits. Click here for a suggestion from Amazon, which is not very expensive and works extremely well!

#2 High Quality Rain and Snow Boots

There are lots of great snow books out there. Please look for a pair that your young child can put on by themselves. We are big fans of the Bogs rain boots. These boots work for rain and snow. Most children 1.5- 5 can pull these boots on and off on their own. Click here for suggestion from Amazon.

#3 Waterproof Mittens

We love waterproof mittens that cinch on the wrist. These help them to stay on while children are playing and exploring. There are plenty of inexpensive options to choose from. Click here for a suggestion from Amazon.

#4 Full Coverage Sun Hat

We highly recommend the Sunday Afternoons sunhat. This is a washable, full coverage sun hat that has a chin safety strap that works well. This hat is lightweight and comfortable. Click here for a link to Amazon.