Girls' Pencil Cases

How to choose a girls’ pencil case?

Manufacturers are constantly competing to come up with the most creative pencil cases for girls. This accessory now comes in a wide variety of models — more or less practical — as well as all sorts of shapes. When it comes to colour, there’s no need to stick to pink either. Your daughter can go for modern, stylish aesthetics or more child-friendly designs. Parents, meanwhile, will appreciate the excellent quality of certain models. That way, you can buy a sturdy pencil case that your daughter will be able to use for many years to come.

What type of girls’ pencil case to choose for the new school year?

Just like a school bag, a pencil case is an essential part of your little princess’s school kit. Whether she’s a young girl or a teenager, it’s a good job that fabric pencil cases, faux-leather pencil cases and nylon ones are all in fashion right now — there’s truly something for everyone. Round, rectangular, oblong, compact… There’s a style to suit every age, taste and personality. The size should be large enough to hold all your child’s pencils, rubbers, pens, scissors and rulers. On the design front, you have plenty of options: embroidered lettering, polka dots, cute animal ears, sequins, textured patterns, pastel drawings, cactus prints, simple cases… Your children are spoilt for choice.

Girls’ pencil cases for nursery and primary school

Since nursery and primary school classes use a lot of school supplies, it makes more sense to buy a pencil case with two or three compartments — the only model in our collection that can hold all your child’s things. This style of pencil case has the advantage of being large enough while also being made from durable, water-resistant materials. This means your child’s supplies will be well protected from all kinds of bumps and knocks. And since younger children don’t always take the greatest care of their school supplies, you should never overlook the choice of materials when shopping. All of this matters if you want the pencil case to last to the end of the year.

The criteria for a good girls’ school pencil case

As well as looking great, your little angel’s pencil case must meet a number of essential criteria:

• It must be practical: easy to open and close.
• It must have several compartments: some pencil cases have multiple sections to keep different types of pencils separate (for example, felt-tip pens on one side and coloured pencils on the other). Zips keep each section independent. Some pencil cases also have small pockets for pens, with little elastic bands to keep supplies in place. These pencil cases can come in a roll format or as a rigid pouch.
• It must be lightweight: so as not to weigh down your children’s backpacks. Opt for fabric or soft models, which are easier to pack, rather than bulkier rigid pencil cases.

The ideal size for a girls’ pencil case

Always check the dimensions of the pencil case you’ve found first. The standard length is at least 22 cm. This is the minimum size from which your daughter can comfortably fit all kinds of pens inside. The number of school supplies your daughter needs also affects the size of the pencil case required. A large-capacity pencil case becomes essential from secondary school onwards.

Materials for a good girls’ pencil case

Most school pencil cases seem to be made from synthetic materials. The fact is that you can be quite particular about what these materials are. It’s wise to opt for reinforced pencil cases, which are more resistant to tearing. Zip fastenings should also be checked to make sure they won’t come undone during the school year.

Girls’ pencil cases: choose your daughter’s favourite colour

You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to colours for a girls’ pencil case. Pick the colour based on your daughter’s tastes. There are blue, black, grey, pink and red pencil cases available. Others feature small patterns such as stars, emojis and more.

The essential supplies to keep in your daughter’s pencil case

Once you’ve found the ideal pencil case for your daughter, it’s time to look at the essentials that should be inside it. Whatever you choose, go for branded products that will see her through to the end of the school year.

Pencils

Your daughter should have two pencils in her pencil case. If one breaks or gets lost, there’s always a spare. When she gets back to school, it’s important to check her pencil case for any broken pencils. If there are any, remove them straight away, as wood shavings could hurt her. Pencil residue can also damage the inside of the pencil case. Check that no pencils are missing as well.

Pencil sharpener

Where possible, always go for pencil sharpeners that come with a container. Your daughter won’t have to get up every time she needs to sharpen a pencil or empty the shavings. Before buying, check the cap, as it should fit tightly so it doesn’t open up inside the pencil case.

Rubber

Rubbers now come in all sorts of shapes. It’s better to go for standard rubbers because they last longer. A small spare rubber should also be included in case the first one gets lost.

Flexible ruler

Flexible rulers are incomparable school supplies because they never break. This avoids all sorts of accidents that can happen with metal or plastic rulers. What’s more, a flexible ruler can be stored anywhere, not just in the pencil case.

Scissors

Whatever your daughter’s age, always use round-tipped scissors. If she’s in nursery, this helps avoid accidents, and when she’s older, it prevents damage to the inside of the pencil case. Of course, scissors are available in many styles and shapes with ergonomic designs to suit your little princess’s hand.

Felt-tip pens and markers

Like all other supplies, felt-tip pens and markers come in different styles and shapes. The best options for children are those that don’t contain chemicals, which will help prevent possible allergic reactions. In short, to choose the ideal pencil case for your daughter, the best approach is to ask for her input. She can tell you the colours she likes and what storage she needs. You might be surprised by your child’s wishes, which can change quickly once they start secondary school. Don’t hesitate to make sure the model meets your daughter’s needs and your own expectations in terms of durability. Find the perfect pencil case at Little Pirates — one that makes a great gift too.