Michelle Monaghan and daughter Willow
The actress (decked out in LoveShackFancy like her daughter) shared that some of her proudest mom-moments include seeing 8-year-old WIllow present in front of her whole classroom. “Just to see that confidence begin to flourish, I look at her with such pride and want to encourage her,” said Michelle. (Courtesy of Maisonette.com)
FOR THE GIRLS
Pack your lunch in a monogrammed bag
Pottery Barn Kids Emily & Merritt Dotty Bow Lunch Bag, $25, potterybarnkids.com
Get extra credit for a supercute hoodie
Oeuf Bunny Hoodie, $88, oeufnyc.com
Add flair to your hair with dainty bows
Henley & Heart Put a Bow On It, $3 each, henleyandheart.com
Rock a standout dress for picture day
Boden Fun Printed Dress, $45, boden.com
Head to a playdate in big-girl flats
ChildrenChic Canvas Velcro Mary Janes, $36, maisonette.com
Shield your eyes with shades that change color in sunlight
Real Kids Shades Switch, $15, amazon.com
Tote your books in a colorful pack
Yoobi Standard Backpack in Checker/Multicolor, $25, yoobi.com
FOR THE BOYS
Head to class with a fly bookbag
7 AM Enfant Mini Wing Backpack, $42, 7amenfant.com
Race around at recess in cool, comfy kicks
Plae Max in Astro Blue, $60, goplae.com
Line up for lunch in a handsome striped sweater
Janie and Jack Striped Shawl Sweater, $54, janieandjack.com
Pick a shirt that’ll make you feel powerful
Rockets of Awesome Cobalt Long Sleeve Pizza Power Tee, $24, rocketsofawesome.com
Look ready for the first day in fancy pants
Vineyard Vines Breaker Pants, $50, vineyardvines.com
Stash an afternoon treat in this printed snackpack
State Bags Ryder Coney Island in Cowboys, $30, statebags.com
Be on time for assembly thanks to this stellar watch
Flik Flak Camping Badge Blue, $40, flikflak.com/en