Suitable Presents for the Educational Institution
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For children starting school in Germany, the school bag is an essential item that often contains more than just textbooks and notebooks. Along with the usual school supplies like pencils, crayons, and a ruler, children may also carry a lunchbox, water bottle, and even a change of clothes.
One of the most culturally significant gifts for school induction in Germany is the Schultüte, a large, cone-shaped bag traditionally filled with sweets, small toys, and school supplies. This tradition dates back to the early 1800s and is aimed at making the transition to "real school" more enjoyable for children. Schultüten come in many colors and themes, can be personalized, and some fabric versions are kept as long-lasting keepsakes or repurposed for storage after being emptied.
Apart from the Schultüte, other useful gifts for school inductions include board or learning games, personalized fillers with ink cartridges, watches or alarm clocks, and tech-savvy toys such as LEGO Tech. Girls may appreciate gifts where they can get creative and design something themselves, while friendship books remain popular as gifts at the start of school.
In addition to these items, practical items like a gym bag, umbrella, and even a paintbox can be found in school bags. For the more active children, going to the go-kart track can be another useful gift for school inductions.
The tradition of sweet bags is also observed in Austria, and in some cases, in Switzerland. However, in other countries, this tradition is not known. The contents of the sweet bags, originally, were sweets, but today, they often include school supplies as well.
The tradition of teachers giving sweet bags to students was likely intended to establish a good relationship, and it continues to be a heartwarming gesture today. Educational toys can also be included in school bags, helping to foster a love for learning from an early age.
In summary, the school bag is not just a container for books and school supplies, but a symbol of the excitement and anticipation of starting school. The combination of practical items and cultural gifts supports both the educational needs and emotional ease of children starting school in Germany.
A child's school bag in Germany might contain various educational-and-self-development items, such as learning games or tech-savvy toys, fostering a love for learning from an early age. Additionally, embracing a lifestyle of creativity, a girl may appreciate gifts that allow her to design something unique, encouraging her personal growth.
