Gifts for starting school & great gift ideas for the school start

Celebrate starting school in style – with great gifts for the school start

For children and parents, but also for relatives and friends, the starting school is an important milestone in the lives of the little ones. A new chapter begins. With starting school, the entire family routine changes and the time of learning and new social connections begins. A reason to celebrate! Not only in primary school, but also in many families at home there is usually a school-start celebration. And creative gifts for starting school shouldn't be missing!

Starting school: What do you give for this special occasion?

Of course, loved ones wonder with which gift they can make the children starting school happy can. Which gifts for the first day of school are suitable from grandma and grandpa? And which gift for starting school for the godchild comes from the godparents, from aunts and uncles? Whether practical, creative or emotional – we'll help you find a suitable gift for first graders and a loving surprise for starting school to find! In doing so, we pay special attention to useful and educationally valuable gifts for starting school, that are not only fun but also meaningfully support the start of school.

Practical gifts like lunchboxes, water bottles & co.

When school life starts, first graders naturally need the right equipment for every day: from the school backpack to the sports bag to the lunch set for the break. A truly practical gift are lunchboxes and a water bottle with child-friendly designs. In our shop you'll find both - for example a lunch set for princess fans or lunchbox and water bottle for dino fans.

Books for starting school

For children who are just starting school and beginning to learn reading and writing, books are a great gift. First reading adventures for children from age 5 are offered, for example, by the book Adventure Ant Meets Circus Goat from our shop, which takes children on an exciting letter journey from A to Z.

Learning and educational games for first graders

Many children in first grade are excited about the many new things they learn. If you know that your first graders like to practice or deepen certain topics after school, our learning and educational games are suitable. In our shop you'll find a selection of games for school beginners and primary school children, which are perfect as gifts for starting school. In addition, we recommend our Logic! Games, which challenge kids to puzzle or our Digital Starter games, which familiarize them with computer topics.

The school cone for starting school

The symbol of starting school is the school cone or 'Schultüte'. It is usually filled by the parents or grandparents and ceremonially presented on the day of starting school. In some families, however, it is also customary that relatives such as aunts or uncles, the godparents or close friends of the family provide a lovely surprise with a school cone.

When the filling of the school cone you can be as creative as you want. Usually it is filled with sweets and small gifts, which are meant to sweeten the children's start in the new environment. School cones are generally between 70 and 85 centimeters long. It's best to think already before choosing the cone what you want to put in it so you can select the right size.

Giving money as a gift for starting school

In many families, money is also given for starting school, so that the children can buy something themselves or save. The money gifts for starting school vary in amount depending on the giver, usually between 10 and 50 euros. From close relatives like grandma and grandpa or the godparents, the amounts are sometimes higher.

If you're not sure what to give, we recommend focusing on gifts for starting school that first graders will really like. Just think about what brings the little ones joy and interests them the most!

You can also make original gifts for starting school yourselves. With our craft kits you'll be well prepared for any craft project for the start of school.

Congratulations on starting school: The card for the start of school

When choosing gifts for the start of school, a personal card should not be missing. It offers a great opportunity to wish the first graders all the best for the new phase of life. If you're struggling with the text, we have a few ideas for you here:

• The school adventure begins!\nWe are excited with you for your first day of school and wish you lots of fun, success and a wonderful time at school!

• Congratulations on starting school!\nAt school, many new faces, experiences and events await you.\nMay this day be full of joy and exciting adventures!

• We wish you lots of joy for your start at school, great teachers and good friends.\nWe are thinking of you today and accompany you on your new, exciting journey!

Gifts for the sibling on the start of school

In some families it is also customary to give the siblings something for the start of school, so that they can also take part in the big day. Sometimes they receive a small school cone with sweets. Sometimes it's smaller toys that bring them joy. Such a lovingly selected little gift for starting school ensures that the little siblings also feel special. In any case, it's a nice gesture, not to leave the other children in the family out of the starting-school celebrations.

Party favors for the siblings

What do you do on the day of starting school?

On the day of starting school the first graders are usually welcomed during an enrollment ceremony at primary school. The students get to know their teachers and the other children. Sometimes there is also a shared breakfast, during which the school starters slowly familiarize themselves with the new environment and the many new people.

In many families, the exciting morning is followed by a small celebration with family and relatives. This can be a party at home or in the garden, sometimes there is cake, sometimes a lunch for all the guests. When the planning the school-start celebration parents can let their creativity run free. From invitations to table decorations to lovingly designed garlands, you'll find in our magazine great ideas for the school-start celebration.

Guest gifts for the start of school

Guest gifts for the start of school are a nice gesture to thank family and friends for coming and for their kind wishes for starting school. Whether sweets or homemade gifts – the small takeaways bring sparkling eyes and make the day a little more special. Guest gifts show appreciation and remain as a loving reminder of this important milestone in the schoolchild's life.