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First day at madrasah: a bag checklist for children

By the Madrasah Bag team

Quick answer

For a first day at madrasah, pack the Quran or Qaidah, a notebook, a pencil case, a water bottle and a spare hijab or topi, then adjust the strap so the bag sits at hip height and doesn't swing. Name what you can, and let your child carry and pack the bag themselves the night before.

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Two children in Islamic dress walking to madrasah past a mosque courtyard, each carrying a black leather madrasah bag (madrasa bag) on a shoulder strap
Illustrative image.

What goes in the bag

Not sure your child's Quran will fit? See what size bag fits a Quran.

Setting the strap

A shoulder bag is most comfortable when it rests around hip height, with the strap crossing the body rather than sliding off one shoulder. If it bumps against a child's knees while they walk, shorten the strap; if it pulls on their neck, lengthen it. Check again as they grow. See bags by age.

Small habits that help

  1. Pack the night before. Mornings are busy and the Quran should never be an afterthought.
  2. Let your child pack it. They learn what goes where, and they're more likely to look after it.
  3. Label the essentials. See how to label a madrasah bag.
  4. Keep it light. Heavy bags put children off. See what to do when the bag is too heavy.

Looking after the bag

A bag that's used every week gets scuffed. That's normal with leather, and a little care goes a long way. See how to care for a leather bag.

Questions people also ask

What should a child take to madrasah on the first day?

Their Quran or Qaidah, a notebook, a pencil case, a water bottle and a spare topi or hijab, plus anything the madrasah has asked for.

A pen or notebook to go with the bag

A couple of spare pens and a notebook are worth adding to the first-day bag. See pens for children at Pen Store ↗, which stocks brands such as Lamy, Faber-Castell and Moleskine.

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