These must-have kids school supplies for elementary school kids will always be necessary. Make your back-to-school shopping easier!
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These fun and fantastic supplies are bound to make every elementary school child ready for school season and excited to learn! Teachers will appreciate the head start on the kids' school supplies list too.
Back to school is such a fun time for kids. Getting them organized, prepared, and having some fun with back-to-school crafts and back-to-school printables can make it that much more exciting.
HAPPY School days are upon us! Have fun kiddos! HAPPY New School Year! Here are some great classroom supplies!
Best School Supplies
These basic supplies are great for all primary school children. Of course, they are basic enough that they can be used for older children - middle school students, high school students, and even college students. Oh and don't forget the hand sanitizer and face mask (post-pandemic)
Here are the essential supplies or basic school supplies before you get the school supply list from your specific teacher or school districts.
Backpack
While this might be a no-brainer, we want to add that a good-quality backpack is KEY. Having gone through our fair share of cheaply put-together backpacks, a good quality backpack can last many a school years saving lots of $$$. These regular backpacks
Pencil Pouch
Keeping your pencils in a pencil box, pencil holder, or pencil case is necessary for not only keeping your backpack clean from lead and pen leaks, but making sure the lead doesn't brake, and your student always knows where to find something to write with.
No. 2 Pencils
A supply of number 2's is always necessary, but why do they always have yellow ones? Spice them up with these fun and colorful ones! Added bonus is that they are sturdier than mechanical pencils. Don't forget the simple pencil sharpeners.
Water Bottle
Reusable water bottles are always a good idea. Most schools now have a water fountain with bottle fillers attached making it a great option for keeping your child hydrated throughout the day.
Rulers
We love the idea of these flexible rulers. We know that school supplies take a beating and so the flexible ruler can stand the test of time.
Back to School Must-Haves
Markers
There are never enough markers. Starting with one box at the beginning of the year is always smart. Maybe even buying two or three boxes, might be even smarter. These larger markers art supplies are essential items for small hands. Right tools for some HAPPY creativity.
Expanding Pocket Folders
While this might seem like something for kids in higher levels with different subjects, it can be useful for the younger grade students in learning to separate their work, have a place for art, and complete projects. The tab dividers are great way for kids to get organized.
Gel Pens
These are more fun than you MUST HAVE when it comes to school supplies. My kids are obsessed with gel pens and love these rainbow varieties.
Composition Books
They are necessary for notes, writing practice, and for keeping everything in one place. Who wouldn't want an emoji-covered composition book?
Lunch Box
Elevate your child's lunchtime experience with a practical and stylish bento box lunch box, offering a convenient and customizable solution for nutritious meals on the go.
Colored Pencils
You can never have too many colored pencils. They are great for different classroom activities as well as coloring and art.
Glue Sticks
MUST! Each kid goes through a ton each school year and there never seems to be enough. Stock up!
Scissors
As much as glue sticks, kids use a pair of scissors every day both at school and at home. Stock up to make sure they always have a pair. Reminder there are right-handed and left-handed scissors. Make sure your child knows which one they should be using.
Dry Erase Markers
While this might not seem like a necessary item, it is becoming more and more necessary with dry erase boards for kids to practice writing on, and many classrooms have dry erase boards instead of chalkboards.
Portable Pencil Sharpener
Ensure sharp and precise writing every time with a compact and portable pencil sharpener, the must-have school supply for kids that guarantees a pointy pencil wherever they go.
They are great for practice for the younger students and even better for weekly planning for the older kids. Specific items and basic learning supplies.
Easy access to essential school supplies is all we would want for the children.
HAPPY BACK TO SCHOOL!
Other Back to School Post You Might Enjoy
- Printable Magnetic Weekly Planner is the best kids planner. It's simple and printable and allows kids to keep track of their weekly happenings.
- Looking for a motivational quote for my kids and this Dr. Seuss Quote Printable is great and reminds your children that they can go and change the world.
- Grab your free printable back-to-school checklist for the full cubby school shopping list. Stress-free list of school supplies.
- We find when we make the first day of school a celebration, the kids are more and more excited to start school. We have you covered with this 1st Day of School Party + Printables
- Looking for affordable and trendy back-to-school fashion, then look no further. We're sharing our HAPPY new favorite back-to-school fashion for kids
- Whip up these 12+ happy after-school snacks to make these back-to-school days result in happy kids.
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