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Back to School toys for Kindergarteners
Fun toys for kindergarten kids

by Dipika Mirpuri
for About.com

Going back to school can be either a pleasant experience or an uncomfortable one, depending on how your child views school. You can help in making that back to school transition a little easier. These toy recommendations will make going back to school something to look forward to. Educational and fun, these back to school toys help kids to get over their before school jitters. Take a look at the list of back to school toys for kindergartners.

1. Crocodile Creek's Ladybug Pocket Lunchbox

Crocodile Creek's Ladybug Pocket LunchboxCrocodile Creek's
This cute lunchbox will make your little one's lunch extra special. The Lady Bug Pocket Lunch box from Crocodile Creek is made of high quality materials with lining and padding to keep food fresh and warm. The lunch boxes are PVC free, phthalate free, lead-safe and are easy to clean. The lunch box comes with extra pockets for extra treats. Perfect for little ones over the age of 3.
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2. Pretend and Play School Set

Pretend and Play School SetLearning Resources
This is the perfect back to school set for your child. As the name suggests, the Pretend & Play School Playset from Learning Resources lets kids set up a classroom and assume the role of a teacher and students. The playset includes many little details like a two-sided map, tri-fold board, pointer, clock with movable hands, dry-erase board, two-sided calendar with weather, schools supplies pocket, eraser, note pad, hall passes, pencils, worksheets for Spelling and Math, crayons, awards, hand bell, "Good Job" stickers and report cards. It was fun watching the kids have a blast with this school set. The best part about this toy is that everything folds together for easy storage, making cleanup time minimal.
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3. Melissa & Doug Deluxe Classroom Stamp Set

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Classroom Stamp SetMelissa & Doug
Every time my little one comes back from school, one of the first things she does is to show me the stamps she got. This easy to use stamp set from Melissa and Doug will delight your child. You can mix and match these detailed, wooden stamps to create lots of beautiful stamps. The set includes color stamp pads along with the stamps. The whole thing goes into a wooden box for easy storage. Perfect for kids over 4, this set is of exceptional quality and value.
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4. Back to School Thomas 35 pc Puzzle in a tin

Back to School Thomas 35 pc Puzzle in a tinRavensburger
Puzzles are perfect for kids. This portable 35-piece back to school Puzzle from Ravensburger features Thomas The Train giving it's mini passengers a ride to school. The puzzle comes in a blue tin lunch-box style carrying case with a red plastic handle. Little Thomas fans can puzzle anywhere they want! Perfect for kids between 4 to 7 years.
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5. Make Your Own Tin Munchbox

Wadayathink, Inc Make Your Own Tin MunchboxWadayathink, Inc
Old school design meets new age coolness with this lunchbox which can be personalized. This miner’s lunchbox can be personalized with the included Day-Glo paint. What’s cooler is that your "munchbox" even glows due to the special paints. The make-your-own tin munchbox kit includes a steel lunchbox, six day-glo paint shades, plastic stencils, a paint brush and an illustrated guide to help you design the coolest lunchbox ever. Perfect for ages 6 years and up.
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