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What I Would Get for Back to School: Supplies, Uniforms, Extras - Thoughtful Choices for Long Term Use
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items A little something for all ages in mind. I am no longer in school but after the many years I attended, I know what was important for me to have! If you are needing help remembering all those little things for school whether you are a parent getting y...
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Basic Gear
Supplies
Uniform Outfits
What's In My Bag: Extras!
Basic Gear
Backpacks, lunchboxes, and water bottles.
Pockets!!! Ideally, a few zip pockets to organize supplies, house key, etc. A laptop pocket for any potential tech. And definitely a minimum of one water bottle pouch on the side!!
JanSport
A simpler design on your bag can give it longer use because it is less likely that you will grow out of the style. Then you can change it up with accessories if you like! I love that this has a d ring to hold onto ID. I also appreciate having two wat...
Square Backpack - Wild Fable™ Green: College Bookbag, Fits 16" Laptop, Lightweight
A nice option for kids, lunchbox attaches easily to the backpack making for easy travel. Also easy to identify personal belongings thanks to the matching design.
JWorld Duet Kids' 18" Backpack with Detachable Lunch Box - Baby Cloud
Sleek, easy to pack into another bag. We have to consider how we get everything to school and back home.
Packit Freezable Classic Molded Lunch Box
It can always be nice to add a little personality and this set offers an ice pack and a thermos so you can keep hot and/or cold foods at their preferred temperatures!
Lunch Bag Set w Paw Print Ice Pack & Water Bottle
Another kit with hot and cold preserving options.
Lunch Box Kit - Insulated Soft Bag
I love a bento box. It can be good for people who don't want their foods touching or just a bit more of a fun way to pack your lunch. This can be easier than digging out containers or plastic bags for each item of your lunch. Everything all in one pl...
Adult Bento Boxes - All In Motion™ Blue: Recycled Polypropylene Lunch Container
Everyone needs a water bottle!
CamelBak 20 oz. Insulated with Straw
Water bottle style will depend on the person using it, but I highly recommend Camelbak. I have had one of their water bottles for 15 years at this point and it is still going strong. They are very reliable and I believe they might even have a warrant...
CamelBak Chute Mag Vacuum 40 oz. Bottle
Something clear would be great if you want to see how much water is left inside. I also love the size of these water bottles because it makes it less likely that they will need to be refilled for most of the day.
CamelBak Eddy+ 32 oz. Bottle with Tritan Renew
Also in kid sizes for those littles.
CamelBak Kids'
Supplies
Please do refer to the school supply list provided by your school. These can be found at Walmart and Target (I believe) or on your school's website. Teachers often request supplies for the classroom especially at younger ages, also take into account ...
A file organizer is great for parents to keep track of forms, awards, projects, etc. Also great for students to archive any classwork that you want to keep or will be useful in future classes. Even for college this could be great to organize study gu...
File Box
Organize due dates and daily tasks. Undated is more flexible, but that requires setting up the calendars yourself.
Undated Guided Planner - Tabitha Brown for Target
Zip pouches for pens, pencils, highlighters because those need to be easy to find!
Zippered Pouch with Smiley Face Pull - Tabitha Brown for Target
Love a spiral because it is easier to write in to me. Get a different color for each subject and boom. I would honestly stay away from the special designs mostly since you will fly through a notebook and move on: save the designs for folders because ...
Subject Spiral Notebook College Ruled Blue - Dealworthy™
I would get folders to match each notebook I got
2 Pocket Plastic Folder Pink - up&up™
binder optional. easy to hold all your subjects if that is what you like and a zipper binder is more reliable in not falling apart and has pockets for pens and pencils!
Five Star 2" Sewn Zipper Binder with File Folders Fashion Minty Palm
A binder can be useful to keep track of all notebooks. An opportunity for personality. This also provides tab dividers and stickers.
2" 3 Ring Binder with Sticker Sheet and 10 Dividers - Tabitha Brown for Target
Pouches are just necessary. Don't lose everything in the bottom of your bag.
Stationery Pouch - Tabitha Brown for Target
Another favorite: Five star. Some have folders within and are separated into multiple sections so you could have one notebook for several classes. Gamechanger so you can streamline your books. Also good if you have blocks of classes.
Five Star Active Subject Notebook 80ct Blue
So great for organizing, taking notes, and leaving reminders.
Post-it Super Sticky Notes 8pk
Renting/borrowing books? You can still annotate so easily with these transparent stickies.
Post-it 5pk Transparent Sticky Notes
You can try different pens to find your favorite, but do expect that you will lose some of them. Black ink most preferred. Also great to have red ink, and maybe blue ink if you like.
PaperMate InkJoy 18pk Ballpoint Pen Black Ink: 1.0mm Point, Office & Stationery Supplies, Ink Pens
#2 pencils are required for most standardized tests, so a good idea to have at least a few of these on hand.
Ticonderoga 12ct Pencil Yellow
real simple. often necessary.
Pencil Sharpener 2 Hole 1ct (Colors May Vary) - up&up™: School Supplies, Handheld, Non-Powered, ABS & Steel, 2 Year Warranty
THE BEST PENCILS!!! I still have these and use them almost every day. It's a great idea to get a pack with extra erasers because you'll need those at some point.
Paper Mate Clear Point 3pk #2 Mechanical Pencils with Eraser & Refill 0.7mm Assorted Colors: Papermate Led Pencils
If you use mechanical pencils these refills are beyond essential; get it now because you won't think about it until you need it.
Pentel 2ct 0.7MM Mechanical Pencil Lead Refill: Black No. 2 Writing Instrument Refills for Mechanical Pencils
Highlighters to organize your notes as you take them and draw attention to the most important dates in your planner.
BiC 5pk Highlighter Brite Liner Assorted: Medium Point, Multicolored Ink, Art & Office Supplies, Highlighters for School
Pencils designed to be easier to hold for kids.
My First Short Wooden Pencils, Large Triangle Barrel
Likely needed for projects and things and these seem more useful than crayons across the years.
Crayola 24ct Pre-Sharpened Colored Pencils: Multicolor Wax & Wood, Non-Toxic, School Supplies for Kids, 3.3mm Point
Usually on supply lists. ( I still use these too (: )
Crayola Crayons, 24 Count, Back to School Supplies, Classroom Must Haves for Teachers, Classic Colors, Gifts, 3+
yup!
(4 pack) Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 2 Count
For the classroom. Think about those snotty noses and sneezing, yuck. Help out your teachers will ya
Great Value Lemon Scent Disinfecting Wipes, 75 Count, 1 Lbs, 5.5 oz
More for the class
Equate Milk and Honey Liquid Hand Soap, 50 fl oz
Classroom essential. Also might want for a dorm.
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 4 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply
Let's help keep the spread of germs to a minimum.
Equate Hand Sanitizer with Vitamin E, 32 fl oz
Uniform Outfits
For kids that require school uniforms, here are some outfits that you could put together. You really just need a couple of bottoms and a few tops and they can all be cycled easily. these outfits could be accessorized with pins or hair accessories.
comfortable, easy to wear, easy to mix and match, casual
Boys' Stretch Straight Fit Woven Pull-On Pants - Cat & Jack™ Dark Brown 12: Cotton Spandex, Reinforced Knee
crisp, clean button-down that could pair with any outfit
French Toast School Uniform Boys Short Sleeve Dress Shirt-Youth-WHITE-8
light layers to stay warm but not too warm
Lands' End Kids Cotton Modal Sweater Vest - Large - Classic Navy
remember that it is usually cold in schools!
Toddler Boys' Long Sleeve Interlock Uniform Polo Shirt - Cat & Jack™ White 2T
shorts for warmer weather
Boys' Uniform Quick Dry Shorts - Cat & Jack™ Blue 8
simple slip on, also versatile
Lands' End Kids Slip On Everyday Penny Loafers - 2 - Black
versatile long sleeve, nice and simple
Toddler Girls' Long Sleeve Interlock Uniform Polo Shirt - Cat & Jack™ White 5T
something a little fun and different
French Toast School Uniform Girls V-Neck Pleated Jumper-Youth-KHAKI-5
sweet lil mary janes that could go with any uniform outfit
Little Love Bug Co. Back To School Uniform Sneaker Black Size 1C
sweater for light layers
Girls' Long Uniform Cardigan - Cat & Jack™
snazzed up version of a basic white polo tee
City Threads Puff Short Sleeve Girls Cotton Polo Tee with Peter Pan Collar - USA-Made, White, 16Y
comfortable a-line skort. great for any activity
French Toast School Uniform Girls Pull-On Kick Pleat Performance Skort-Youth-NAVY-10
What's In My Bag: Extras!
a few on-the-go essentials.
Never know when you need it, always good to have it.
Scent Theory Hand Sanitizer Spray, Raspberry Mango, 1 fl oz
A snazzy little lip balm. If you can find Dr. Pepper, that's the one!
Lip Smacker Coca Cola Lip Balm Party Pack - Multi-Flavor
mints. eases boredom and bad breath. helpful to have some that don't have wrappers.
Ice Breakers Duo Strawberry Sugar Free Mint Candies - 1.3oz
travel tissues. they can be used for so much and it can be nice knowing you've got a tissue on hand.
Kleenex Perfect Fit Facial Tissue - 4pk/200ct