The short answer: A good gift for starting school is one that comes along in everyday school life and reminds the child of the big day: a tag for the school bag, the framed photo of the first day of school, a book to read alone or a cap of their own. Soulbuddy from Bremen offers kids' caps for schoolkids in KIDS L (49 to 54 cm head circumference) from 17.90 euros, as a matching set with mom or dad from 42.90 euros and for siblings as a set of 3 from 58.90 euros. A KIDS cap fits in every school cone. Here are the ideas in detail.
School start gift ideas with meaning
Starting school brings lots of new things: a new routine, new friendships, lots of impressions. That’s exactly when something familiar feels good. A matching-look gift for the first day of school combines both – your child goes their own way and still carries a piece of family with them. We’ve gathered all ideas in our collection School start gifts.
Our caps come as snapback, trucker, sports, performance and dad hat. You’ll find all models for boys and girls in our overview Kids caps & beanies.
Which size fits a schoolkid?
For schoolkids, size KIDS L is usually the right one. According to our size chart, it is designed for a head circumference of 49–54 cm (snapback and performance caps; 48–53 cm for trucker, sports and dad hat). You’ll find all models under caps for kids from 2 years (KIDS L).
The ADULT cap is one size and, depending on the style, fits approx. 55–60 cm (snapback, performance) or 54–60 cm (trucker, sports, dad hat). If your child’s head circumference is already at the upper end of KIDS L, it’s worth looking at both sizes. The safest way is to measure first – we show you how in our article Measuring kids’ head circumference.
Tip: Want the cap to stay a surprise? Take a hat or cap that fits your child well and measure along the inside of the edge. That gives you a good approximation of the head circumference.
Personal gift ideas for the first day of school
For autumn and winter: matching beanies
The first weeks of school often fall in late summer, but autumn comes quickly. If you’d rather give something for the colder days, choose a beanie with a turn-up brim. The kids beanies are available on their own or as a set of 2 with an ADULT beanie in the identical style.
School start gifts from grandparents and godparents
Grandma, grandpa and godparents are often looking for a gift that’s more than just another toy. One idea: the grandparents give the matching set, and the schoolkid wears the cap together with mom or dad – or with the godparent. How lovely a shared look is in photos, we show in our article Matching outfits without looking too matchy.
A cap of their own for starting school
Gifts for siblings and the whole family
The schoolkid has siblings who shouldn’t miss out? With our sets of 3 of one ADULT cap and two KIDS caps, everyone is included – a lovely motif for the family photo on the first day of school. If the siblings need different sizes or colors, you can put together your own set with the Mix & Match Bundle Builder for caps & beanies.
FAQ
What is a good gift for starting school?
Ideally something that comes along in everyday school life or reminds your child of the big day – for example a tag for the school bag, the photo of the first day of school or a cap of their own, matching mom or dad if you like.
What do you give a boy for starting school?
Boys starting school love a cap of their own in KIDS L, ideally a snapback or trucker cap in their favourite colour, from 17.90 euros at Soulbuddy. As a matching set with dad it becomes a gift for both.
Does a cap fit in a school cone?
Yes, a KIDS cap fits nicely into the traditional school cone. Put it near the top so the brim doesn’t get bent under heavier things. The matching cap for mom or dad comes right along in the set of 2.
Your set, your colours
Choose style, colour and size for every cap – and save up to 25 % with the bundle discount.
