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New to prepping - help with 4yo

19 replies

LifeBeginsNow · 29/08/2020 14:27

Hi all, I'm trying to make an effort to be prepared for this winter due to a few factors - concern about COVID ramping up, I'm now pregnant & my DH is due to be away for 4 months so I'll have no help locally.
I want to get some things ready so I can hopefully just rely on the corner shop and squeeze in a bigger shop as required. Could anyone point me in the direction of a checklist of items they have sourced to be prepared?
My other thought is about DS who is starting school next month. If school closes again or he's sent home due to someone in his bubble having symptoms, what learning materials would be useful for us to have? I assume with reception age children, online learning won't be available. We've got a maths and alphabet book which we've been practicing. We've also been practicing cutting with scissors as school asked we did this over the summer. I would continue the daily walks and baking but I would really like to ensure some focused learning takes place so he doesn't miss out. Any tips would be appreciated.

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BlackeyedSusan · 29/08/2020 14:50

Yes. There is a bloody long list on some of the Brexit threads.

Non food, non medicine preps?
First aid kit thread.

There have also been some baby specific threads.

I will try and look later

BlackeyedSusan · 29/08/2020 14:50

Will someone think of the children thread

BlackeyedSusan · 29/08/2020 14:53

I am really out of date with the specifics of the latest curriculum, when I have a break later and get my fat arse over to the computer I will look some stuff up.

LifeBeginsNow · 29/08/2020 17:24

Thank you. That'll be great! The search function is a bit rubbish on the app (I don't know why I still use it).

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BlackeyedSusan · 29/08/2020 18:08

I have found this old list... from Hell is ever closer part 2 on the Brexit board. This was a collection of things that other people were prepping. (This fucking list needs to go on the evidence I am autistic list, I like lists)

This list comes after the first three days of supplies, even the first two weeks of supplies in case self isolating. It is a pick and choose list of what you might need.

Here is a list of some things you might need to think about. (compiled from lots of posters' ideas.) (as requested)

Shampoo (adult child baby)
Conditioner

Baby wash
baby wipes
cotton wool /cotton pads
nappies, also in next size.
bottles and teats(next size)
milton/steriliser
breast pads
breast shields
maternity pads
breast pump
thermometer

Soap
Bubble bath
Hair bobbles
Shower gel
Hair dye
razors
shaving foam
veet
make up
tweezers
hand gel
spare reading glasses

Deodorant
Toothpaste, adult and child
Toothbrushes
floss
mouthwash

Sanpro: pads, liners tampons, moon cup
material for reusable sanpro

Laundry liquid, bio, coloured and white wash
Delicates detergent.
Fabric conditioner
colour catchers
washing machine cleaners.
stain removers

Washing up liquid
Washing up gloves
Spare brush
plastic scrubbers
dishcloths
Sponges
dishwasher tablets, salt and cleaner
pegs and washing line

Anti bacterial spray
Dettol/ disinfectant
Domestos.
antibacterial wipes
milton
electronic cleaners
leather wipes
dusters
polish
window cleaner or vinegar
beeswax
cream cleaner
floor cleaner
spare mop head
bicarbonate of soda
air freshner
carpet cleaner
kitchen roll
spare tin opener

Bin bags of various sizes
food caddy bags

AAA batteries
AA batteries
9v batteries for smoke alarm
button batteries various sizes

Tin foil for cooking
turkey foil
sandwich bags and freezer bags
cling film
baking parchment
grease proof paper
cake decorations

Loo rolls

vacuum bags and filters

printer ink.
any special photo paper etc.

Blue tac
Duct tape
Parcel tape

Compost
Pots
seeds
canes
tomato food
slug pellets or beer traps
compost bin
water butts

Wind up solar radio
Solar power bank.
Water purification tablets.
wind up torch or lantern
ordinary torches and lanterns
head torch (on a plastic milk bottle according to Bellini)

Some cash and change

Trainers for DC
plimsols/pumps in next sizes
pe kit in next size
uniform
school tights and socks
ordinary clothes, especially for smaller children
hats gloves and scarves
sports kit/equipment
wellies in next size
undies, child and adult.

spare work shoes
walking boots
wellies
shoe polish kit

tights

Yarn
threads of various colours.
buttons
knitting needles or crochet hooks
darning needles
darning mushroom
pins and needles
spare sewing machine needles and bobbins

Lightbulbs (different sizes and types for each place they are needed)

Pens
Pencils
Printer paper
eraser
sharpeners
rulers
highlighters
maths sets
spare set squares (lots)
coloured crayons (wax, pencil)
felt tips
chalk
glue sticks
pva
paints and pots and brushes
tippex
headphones and memory stick for school.
school bag
book bag/reading folder
string

birthday cards
christmas cards
stamps
wrapping paper (christmas birthday/other celebration)
scissors
cellotape
ribbon
labels
gift bags
birthday candles
matches

barbeque
charcoal
lighters
other outdoor cooking supplies

condoms
birth control

oil for the car
screenwash
de-icer
scraper
salt for the paths/drive
spare headlight bulbs?
blankets/torch for car etc.
first aid kit

supplies for hobbies.

pet food
pet treats
flea treatment
worm tratment
spare dish/water bottle
hay bedding etc

hot water bottles
woolly blankets
fleece blankets
warm socks
indoor gloves, scarves, wristwarmers hat
warm jumpers
draught excluders
waterproof spray
wash in water proofing

insect killer (fly ant spider)

sunscreen
sunglasses
bug repellant
aftersun

hand cream
cleanser
moisturiser
makeup remover
other skin care
nail polish remover

spare mobile phone charger
land line phone, corded.

for food: consider breakfast, lunch/dinner, tea/dinner/supper, snacks, drinks.

christmas food and drinks
christmas presents and stocking fillers.

BlackeyedSusan · 29/08/2020 18:11

I have discovered on holiday that dishwashers need something called rinseaid too.

and I forgot antacid tablets and had to ask someone to pick some up for us.

I would like to add that I have a dd that breaks set squares and rulers at least weekly, hence the lots of set squares line.

LifeBeginsNow · 30/08/2020 07:59

You are awesome blackeyedsusan! Thank you. I'll copy that out today and start chipping away on the weekly shop to stock up.

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sexesam · 03/09/2020 20:36

Bloody hell @BlackeyedSusan well done on that list!
Re education, I suspect that school with have some plans of what to do if their bubble is isolated, in terms of sending work home. But in the mean time I would talk to the school and find out what reading/phonics program they are following so you can continue teaching they same way they are and if there is a maths program they follow. Luckily at this age the syllabus is quite straightforward. Maths is shapes and describing their properties and counting and 'noticing' numbers (so recognising there is 3 objects rather than counting them). Also continueing repeating patterns. The good thing is if you can glean the basics of what they doing in school there are now hundreds of resources available now to at least practice/reinforced what he has learnt at school.
All of this has been what my dd had been asked to do in the videos sent by her preschool during lock down. And since preschool not compulsory I think it's reasonable to assume they will be covering similar ground up to christmas. They were also read a book each week as the theme for the week for any crafts/drawing they did. We were also encouraged to involve dd in house hold tasks and to encourage independence (although I think that was more for starting school)

sexesam · 03/09/2020 20:54

Have actually read the list now, I think I have everything on it! (except the couple of things not relevant) the only thing I'm 'short' of is next size clothes for dd cos she just gone up a size. And 9v and button batteries.

The other thing I would add to the list is a 'hospital' bag. Basically a bag that if you need to go to hospital quickly due to an accident or illness you don't need to run around gathering things together. I will try and find the post that inspired me to pack them.

BlackeyedSusan · 04/09/2020 16:36

There were a couple of threads about prepping for summer and winter recently as well. Both are worth a read.

I need to redo my hospital bag. I keep fizzy pop cans in the garage to add to the bag as ds will only drink that.

HarveySchlumpfenburger · 18/09/2020 18:02

Education wise, there is online stuff available for reception, both from oak and white rose maths,

classroom.thenational.academy/
whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/

If you have a printer, then I’d make sure you have enough ink cartridges in. Then if you need to print any resources off, you can.

Might also be worth having a look at the ‘help your child to read & write course on Udemy.

In terms of education at home, for reception I’d keep the phonics and basic maths skills ticking over. Then other than that, reading to him and fine motor activities. Mrz used to have some lists that she posted. I’ll see if I can find them.

sexesam · 18/09/2020 18:44

Usbornes 'Teach your Monster to Read' app is free until 22nd Sept on all platforms. After this date it goes back to free on pc only. Its quite good although some of the games are a bit frustrating for my DD. If you LO is a bit young to learn yet it's worth downloading while it's free (it's what I did 18?m ago)

applesandpears33 · 18/09/2020 23:13

I'd second purchasing printer ink. I'd also buy loads of paper. During lockdown the schools my DC are at sent out quite a few resources but they all needed to be printed off and we went through loads of paper.

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