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Back to School Supplies | what kids actually need vs might want and think is cool
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items As a former teacher, I’m sending the record straight in Two sections: All the supplies students actually need in general or from their school supply list. VS. What students think they want at the store, what retail companies think they can sell, &...
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What kids actually need for school
What they think they want or find flashy in the store.
What kids actually need for school
To me markers are personal preference so it really doesn’t matter which brand but students will need their choice for different activities
Crayola Broad Line Markers, 10 Ct Classic Colors, School Supplies for Teachers and Kids, Classroom Essentials, 3+
I think colored pencils are the best choice when it comes to colors for projects and assignments. They take up less room in a pencil pouch and get the job done no matter of the project.
Crayola Colored Pencil Set, 12 Ct, Back to School Supplies for Kids, Classroom Supplies, Teacher Gift
Trust me, just go basic one subject notebooks. You are student will either lose and need another halfway through the year or have 20 pages left and throw it away. I did a reading notebook just about every day in my classroom and there was a lot of wa...
Pen+Gear Wide Rule 1 Subject Notebook, 8” x 10.5”, Red, 70 Sheets, New
Either gift some to your students, teacher or ensure that they have extra paper. We do not want them pulling paper from their spiral notebooks. They need filler paper for assignments.
Pen+Gear Wide Ruled Filler Paper, 10.5" x 8", 150 Sheets (59150)
This is a product I would actually have needed in school. Math was not my subject, and it might’ve helped.
IPepul 10-Digit Scientific Calculator Purple
Wow, they still don’t need a ton of colors an erasable highlighter would make everyone’s life so much easier
Amazon Basics Erasable Dual Tip Highlighters, 12-Pack
Depending on the grade level, a pencil pouch might be needed, and I would highly suggest one with pockets and organizational tabs. This will make refilling student supplies easier for the student to notice and for the parent to quickly check.
SKYDUE Large Capacity Pencil Case Organizer
If your student requires to ride in pen, they will need white out and the bottle of liquid white out is not a good idea
BIC Wite-Out EZ Correct Tape, 39.3 ft, 2-Pack
These are the best pencils, they sharpen well in the traditional sharpener, and the eraser is great.
Amazon Basics Woodcased Classroom Pencils, 30ct
This is a great way to prepare for back-to-school without having to worry about all the expenses. The necessities in one box.
Amazon Basics 44-Piece Student Success Kit
A nice warm lunch sometimes is required, especially in the winter. Even if the school has a microwave for student use, it can be a long line and we all know they never have enough time to eat in the first place.
THERMOS FUNTAINER 10oz Stainless Kids Jar
Every grade will need colors to improve their projects throughout the year, Crayola is the superior crayon option.
Crayola Crayons, 24 Count, Back to School Supplies, Classroom Must Haves for Teachers, Classic Colors, Gifts, 3+
What they think they want or find flashy in the store.
Great name brand glue, but the disappearing purple does not stick on any project. It does not hold up overtime.
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 2 Count
Students definitely need highlighters, but they don’t need more than four colors.
Mr. Pen Pastel Highlighters 12 Pack Assorted
Mechanical pencils are only a good idea if your student is not going to share them with everyone in the class (who will lose them and not return) or they have plenty of extra lead.
Paper Mate Clearpoint 0.7mm HB #2 Pencils 10ct