8 ways to save on school fees to keep your child happy

1. Make a basic wardrobe

Things that go together like building blocks can save you time and money. Write a list of clothes for the student and stick to one style - so that almost any “top” and “bottom” can be worn together. Immediately purchase packs of tights, packs of socks and other little things for the whole year.

Firstly, it will be more convenient for you to collect your child for lessons and sections: you can just put on any things from the closet. Secondly, it makes washing easier. You do not have to fuss in the middle of the week and urgently wash your shirt, because without it there is nothing to put on trousers with. Thirdly, you will not need to buy anything in addition during the year, at the same time clinging to "that cute blouse" and a million other unnecessary things that caught the eye of the child.

2. Take inventory

Take stock of your stock before buying anything. There is a high probability that you will find unopened boxes of pencils, forgotten plasticine, blank notebooks, or a full pencil case that the child thought was lost. So you can immediately cross it all off the shopping list and not type unnecessary items in the store. The same goes for clothing. Ask your child to measure the contents of the cabinet and evaluate what can be left and what will need to be replaced. The variety of available clothes can create the illusion that you don't need to buy anything, but in fact, things can be small or worn out.

3. Wait for the start of the school year

Don't rush shopping before discounts arrive. They usually start after September 1st. Of course, if you see a sale with the right thing in August, don't miss the chance. It makes sense to buy things in advance that you will need on your first day of school, such as clothes for the ruler. The rest can wait. Even textbooks - usually at the start, children are engaged in repetition or introductory lessons. In addition, much of the list of books and items that schools give out at the end of the summer becomes irrelevant or changes by the beginning of the school year.

4. Go to the wholesale depot

This is especially beneficial if you have several schoolchildren in your family and the number of necessary stationery tends to infinity. But even when the child is alone, you can cooperate with other parents and buy in bulk. It makes no sense to go to the base for a couple of notebooks, but some retail outlets allow small wholesale - purchases from several pieces. Usually, prices with these options are lower than in stationery stores, but you may have to spend more time traveling: wholesale centers are rarely located in the city center.

5. Think about what might not be new

Some things you need to buy every year - clothes, shoes, backpacks. They wear out, or the child simply grows out of them. But the first musical instrument or furniture for a nursery can easily be bought from hands. At the same time, introduce the student to the idea of smart consumption. It is unlikely that the child will be impressed by the fact that he helps to save the family budget. But he will surely be pleased to know that by using second-hand things, he helps to conserve the resources of the planet.

6. Order things online

Usually schoolchildren like to choose their own clothes and stationery. But in a store, it can be difficult to explain to a child that a thing he likes is too expensive or unnecessary. This problem can be solved by shopping together online. You can immediately set up cost filters and show items from an adequate price category. Another way is to add the options you have approved to your cart and offer to choose from them. Download marketplace applications to your phone, they offer additional discounts that are not available on the site.

7. See what the hypermarkets have

Stationery and other school supplies can be bought in large supermarkets. There are huge collapses, and prices are usually low, especially if it's a store brand. In addition, this way you can acquire everything gradually, for example, during grocery shopping. This is convenient if the family does not have a car and it is problematic to buy everything at once. Be on the lookout for themed markets or fairs that appear specifically for September 1st and then stop working. They usually overcharge there.

8. Save on flowers

When each student in the class brings a bouquet to the teacher, it turns into unnecessary expenses for the parents, and the teacher is drowning in flowers. If you want to congratulate the class teacher on Knowledge Day, buy one bouquet from everyone or a flower in a pot that won't wither in a couple of days. Many modern teachers say that even this is not necessary and it is better to buy something useful for the class. In addition, you can take part in the action "" - at least this way the money will be useful, and schoolchildren will have the opportunity to do something good.

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