The first day of school is an exciting event in your life, or more importantly, in your child's life. Besides the excitement of a new chapter, your child is surely looking forward to the "Schultüte" (school cone), which is traditionally filled with small surprises. When it comes to choosing gifts for the Schultüte, there are no limits to your imagination. In this blog post, I want to present some creative and fun ideas that are particularly well-suited for the Schultüte.
1. Crayons and other art supplies
Does your child love to paint and draw? Crayons, felt-tip pens, wax crayons, or even watercolors are perfect gifts to encourage your child's creativity. Writing utensils like fountain pens, pencils, erasers, and a nice notebook are also practical everyday companions. With these, your child will be well-equipped to master their first attempts at writing in school.
2. Small games and puzzles
Playfully encourage your child's concentration or logical thinking. Small games and puzzles are ideal gifts for your school cone. Look for age-appropriate versions like magnetic puzzles or memory games. These small gifts not only provide fun but also train important skills.
3. Reading adventures
Books are wonderful companions for the school career and learning to read. Whether exciting stories, non-fiction books, or children's encyclopedias, choose books that spark your child's interest and ignite their imagination. A school cone filled with reading material is a gift that will bring your child long-lasting joy and promote a love of reading. A friendship book for newly made school friends is also a great gift idea for the school cone.
4. Lunchbox, water bottle and more
A water bottle and a lunchbox are indispensable companions for everyday school life, and they are also perfect as gift ideas for the school cone. Choose a lunchbox with several compartments to allow for various snacks and healthy meals to be taken to school.
The dishwasher-safe stickers are also a great gift idea for children. They can be attached to water bottles & lunchboxes.
5. Sweet surprises
A school cone without sweets is unimaginable. Supplement the gifts with some treats like chocolate, candies, or gummy bears. Of course, consider your child's preferences and any allergies.
Absolute pro tip: Fill the tip of the school cone with a pointed pack of sherbet flying saucers. This way you've made optimal use of the tip of the school cone.
6. Small accessories:
Give the school cone even more personality by enhancing it with small accessories. Special stickers and tattoos, Kletties for the school cone, personalized tags, school child buttons or reflective tags are cute and also practical extras that make the start of school even more special.
Here you'll find all small & large gift ideas for the school cone.
The school cone is a symbol of the beginning of a new chapter in life and the anticipation of school. With small gift ideas that are both fun and promote academic skills, you can make the start of school an unforgettable experience.
Seize the opportunity to support your child's curiosity and creativity and accompany them on their educational journey. The selection of small surprises is vast, so let your imagination run wild!
