How to Prepare an Emergency School Kit for Girls

Co-authored by Amy Bobinger, BA

Last Updated: October 24, 2024 Approved

While at school, you may run into many unexpected problems that you are unprepared for. It is important to have everything you need in case something goes wrong at school. This article will show girls how to create their own emergency kit for school.

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Pack some lip gloss, perfume, and makeup if you want to look and feel your best.
Include some lip balm, deodorant, and period products to keep the basics covered.
An extra phone charger and a spare set of underwear can be life-saving if something happens.
Keep a pack of gum and/or a small snack in your emergency kit in case you need something to nibble on during a long day.

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Get a small bag. The bag should hold everything needed for the kit, and it doesn't have to be fancy.
- Make sure it isn't too big or see-through. You don't want people seeing what's inside when you look through your locker, especially if you have any toiletries.
This is optional, but it is good to rehydrate your lips whenever they're dry. Dry lips can be quite uncomfortable, and even painful. You always want to keep them nice for your smile!

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Add deodorant. This is a big one for girls who are starting to mature. You don't want to walk the hallways after gym smelling all sweaty and gross. Deodorant will keep your body odor to a minimal. A travel-sized one is recommended.^{[1]
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- Try picking a deodorant that includes an antiperspirant, as they will cover up sweat throughout the day.
While at school, it is likely that you might accidentally smudge or mess up your makeup. Rather than going the rest of the day with your makeup messed up, you can bring it with you and fix it if you need to.
Lotion is good when your hands begin to feel dry. You can even put it on your face if you don't wear makeup. It is also good to keep your legs moisturized for sports games and practices.^{[2]
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It is important to properly sanitize once every while during the school day, due to the many children that are there as well. You are prone to picking up multitudes of germs, so make sure you are keeping yourself sanitary.
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Pack some gum or mints. If your breath doesn't smell good, just pop a piece of gum, or a mint in your mouth. You should still brush your teeth every morning.
- Some schools may not allow gum, so just stick with mints if that is the case.
You might get your period unexpectedly. It is a good idea to keep a box of pads or tampons in your locker or even a separate case for them. It might be a good idea to do this even if you haven't started - just in case! You could also help out a friend if they just started and haven't got any themselves!^{[3]
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You want to smell good in school. A clean body is good enough for most people but add perfume if you feel the need! However, body spray is less strong and a better option for school.
There will be a time that you will have to blow your nose and you might be embarrassed to get up and get one off the teacher's desk, so why not look for one in your bag?
It is likely that during the year you will lose pencils and pens, or lend some and not get them back. Keep multiple backups and you won't have to worry about not being prepared.
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Take your cell phone. You should not allow your phone to distract you during the day, as you are there to learn, but it is important to have a phone with you in case of emergency.
- Do not bring your phone to school if you are not allowed, as you are risking getting it taken away.
- Keep your phone on silent throughout the day so that it does not disrupt the class.
While doing work or physical activities, it is likely that your hair will get in your face. It is important to have multiple hair ties, in the event that one would break.
It is very common to wake up with greasy hair, and while most students lack the time to shower in the morning, it is important to have something to keep it looking clean.
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Put in a water bottle. This will keep your energy up and keep you hydrated throughout the day.
- If your school does not allow drinks, keep it in your bag until you visit the bathroom or another private room.
Don't feel like wasting your money? Buy a box of granola bars at the store and take one with you each day.
Your wallet may contain money, coupons, gift cards, discount cards, and dinner cards for school. Schools often hold fundraisers where you can buy items, and it is important to have money with you in the event that this happens. Keep this very safe, and try to avoid putting big amounts of money in at once.
You will need it for any makeup touch-ups, and it's particularly more convenient than constantly going to the bathroom.
This is useful when you are on your period. You never know when something can soak!
You never know when your hair can be tangled! A small brush is optimal, as it does the same job and allows more space.
It is likely that your school has varying rules, which might allow you to bring more things.

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Ask the nurse if you can speak to her privately when she gets a moment. Chances are, she'll know what you're there for.

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Nobody else should go through your personal things! If someone does that, that's an invasion of your privacy, and you should report it to a teacher.

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What are tampons for? I got pads and all but tampons I don't know about.

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They are a feminine hygiene product designed to fit securely inside your vagina to absorb menstrual fluid. When worn properly, you typically can't feel that they're there.

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If you are going to get everything on that list, it's probably better to buy everything travel size or mini size - it will save you a lot of room!

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If you are going to be putting in any personal items, make sure to keep them in a safe compartment where nobody can see them.

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Only carry what is necessary.

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If you have braces then, bring your toothbrush and toothbrush to brush your teeth after lunch, and dental wax if your braces are irritating your mouth.
Keep your pads and tampons in a smaller bag inside your emergency kit so they're out of sight from anyone who tries to peek in.
Keep most of those items in your locker so you don't have to carry everything around with you all day.

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Don't buy big things or nothing will fit in your bag.

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Some schools may not allow certain things, so don't put them in your bag (ex: chewing gum, cell phones, medicines, etc.).

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Be careful about wearing perfume. Some people can get horrible migraines from just smelling perfume!

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Try not to leave it alone, as somebody might steal something.

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If you are planning to put the bag in your locker, then put it behind things or hide it within your stuff so that if you have a very touchy locker partner, they won't find it.

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