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Back to school checklist
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items Back-to-school shopping has always been one of my favorite things—there’s just something about fresh supplies and a new start. Over the years, I’ve figured out what actually works for me and what I always end up using. This list has the essentials I ...
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Backpacks
Shoes
Stationary
Backpacks
If your looking for something more stylish I would say get the converse backpack although it won’t provide you with as much space as the jansport you get a good amount and especially if you get the straight edge you get a padded back which I think is...
Backpacks & Bags
I would recommend jansport backpacks if your looking for something practical and durable, they have a handful of designs you can choose from and you won’t have to worry about needing a new one a few months down the line. They are very spacious can ho...
Book Bags & Backpacks
Shoes
These are very comfortable shoes and very stylish I would recommend them for school and any outings in general
New Balance 574 - Men's, Women's, Kids' Shoes
Very stylish and easy to style
Samba Shoes
Birkenstocks are my go-to for comfort and durability. The contoured footbed supports my arches and helps with posture, making them great for all-day wear. They’re also made to last—no need to replace them every year.
Shop Birkenstock Sandals Women's Styles for Comfort & Support
Stationary
These are arguably the best highlighters you can get for school not only do they not bleed through the pages they come in a selection of colors and are double sided. So you are provided with a fine tip and a full tip these highlights are really good ...
MILDLINER Dual-Tip Creative Highlighter
These pens are amazing they last very long and come in many size options would recommend this to anyone students and teachers they are relatively cheap
Pilot Corporation of America: G2
These pencils are really easy to write with and provides me with smooth handwriting they are very practical and also cheap would recommend to anyone looking to go back to school
Mechanical Pencils / Pencils: Office Products
Best erasers leaves no residue and they last forever these also provide the cleanest erasings
White Eraser
Has a lot of space and compartments making it easier for you to organize your stationary as well as hold all of them perfect pencil pouch for back to school
Pencil Pouch
I used to use paper folders but they would always rip up and leave a mess in my backpack or just break due to not being able to hold all my papers so plastic ones are definitely the way to go
Plastic Folders
I’ve tried a bunch, but spiral notebooks are just the easiest. I like getting one for each class so everything stays separate. The ones with plastic covers hold up way better—especially if you’re tossing them in your backpack every day.
Spiral Notebooks & Writing Pads - Office
Having a planner seriously keeps me sane. I don’t use it for every little thing, but writing down big due dates, tests, or reminders helps me stay on top of everything. I like ones with weekly spreads so I can see the whole week at once.
Erin Condren: Custom Planners, Notebooks, Journals & Stationery
I only get one if a teacher specifically asks for it. Otherwise, they’re bulky and I never really use them. But if you do need one, get a sturdy 1-inch with pockets it’s enough space without being too heavy.
Binder
Recommend this for students 9th grade and up it can be used for all levels of math and has many great options like graphing although a bit pricey worth it 100%
fx-9750GII - Graphing Calculators
Recommend for all grade levels
fx-115ES PLUS 2nd Edition Advanced Scientific - Calculators