Back To School Shopping – School Supplies List For All Ages

It is time for your kids to head back to school. However, before that, you have to deal with back-to-school shopping. Even though the most vital thing students need for the classroom is their presence and an active brain, school supplies are still a must.

Whether you have an elementary, high, or middle school student; every child requires school supplies. Here is a detailed list of some of the best back-to-school shopping items for all ages.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLIES LIST

Organizational School Supplies

• Agenda (typically, these are optional and can be purchased at the school)
• Plastic folders (with and without brads)
• Three-ring binders (usually 1 to 2 inches)
• Subject dividers

Stationery

• Loose Leaf Ruled Paper (usually wide rule)
• Composition notebooks
• Spiral notebooks (one to three subjects)
• Construction paper
• Post-it notes – often used in classroom activities or as bookmarks
• Index cards

Writing Supplies

• #2 Pencils
• Erasers
• A couple of pencil sharpeners
• Red pens – a helpful tool for peer editing
• Highlighters

Art Supplies

• Crayons
• Bottle of White Glue
• Washable Markers
• Safety Scissors
• Glue Sticks – used for classroom activities and to glue pertinent information into notebooks
• Colored pencils
• Dry erase markers
• Ruler

Classroom Supplies

• Disinfecting wipes
• Tissues
• Paper towels
• Ziplock bags – great for a variety of things like separating school supplies and craft materials, holding flashcards, or sending home book bags
• Baby wipes
• Hand sanitizer

Technology Supplies

• Earbuds – great for audio lessons and books as well as the computer lab

Lunch Supplies

• A couple of freezer packs
• Lunch Bag
• Hand Wipes – helps keep little hands clean from germs as well as paint and markers
• Hand Sanitizer

Storage

• Backpack
• Pencil Pouch or Pencil Box
• Plastic box – often used to store art projects and organizing classroom resources

SCHOOL SUPPLIES LIST FOR 6TH GRADE TO 8TH GRADE

Organizational Supplies

• 3 ring binder (2 inches)
• Binder Dividers
• Pocket folders with Brads
• Agenda – purchasing one will not only help your child's productivity but also teach them valuable time management skills

Stationery

• Notebook paper (not college ruled)
• Graph Paper
• Composition books
• Index cards

Writing Supplies

• Fine tip markers
• Highlighters
• Dry erase markers – some teachers have children answer questions on small whiteboards at their desk
• Red pens
• #2 Pencils

Art School Supplies

• Glue sticks
• Clear Tape
• Scissors
• Colored pencils
• Paper towels
• White glue

Technology Supplies

• Earbuds
• USB drive

Classroom Supplies

• Disinfecting wipes – thanks to the coronavirus schools need to sanitize classrooms and common areas more than ever

Storage

• Lunch Box
• Backpack
• Zipper pouch

HIGH SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING LIST

Organizational Supplies

• Several 3 ring binders
• Binder Dividers
• Pocket Folders
• Agenda
• Post-It Notes
• 3 hole punch
• Brad folders with pockets
• Page protectors

Stationery

• Graph Paper
• Index cards
• Composition notebooks
• Loose-leaf paper (usually college ruled)
• Spiral notebooks

Technology School Supplies

• USB drive
• Graphing calculator

Writing Supplies

• Highlighters
• Package of #2 Pencils
• Various Colored Pens
• Pencil Sharpener
• Erasers
• Ruler
• Reinforcements
• Mechanical pencils

Craft Supplies

• Clear tape
• Glue sticks
• Scissors
• Posterboard
• Mini stapler
• Drawing paper
• Markers
• Colored pencils
• Protractor

Storage

• Lunch Box
• Backpack
• Pencil case

Some Additional Back-to-School Supplies

• Combination locks

GET YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES READY

Remember, meager planning can go a long way. Make a list that works for you and take it with you on your shopping spree. It’ll not only be easier and quicker, but you will also end up spending less money.

Remember you can also utilize supplies from previous years if they are in good shape. Happy shopping!

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