bins are stacked up in the kids' coat closet, and it is easy for them to pull them out and start getting themselves dressed and ready to go.
and actually, many days i will pull out these kits and add water bottles to them so they are waiting for the kids once they arrive. the key to making this kit system work is to make sure that the plastic bins get re-loaded with the gear once the kids return, and the clean uniforms are returned to the kits after they have been washed.
i would love to hear some of your ideas on how you handle the after-school routine!
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