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Must haves for Back to School!
27 items
By
Jessica James
These are things I get my boys for school. They are in 1st grade and Pre-K. I also always try to get stuff on the teacher wish list too!
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Necessities!
Fun Add Ons
For the Teacher / Classroom
Necessities!
Markers have showed up on the list every year.
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Broad Line Markers
They always ask for watercolors too.
Crayola Washable Watercolor Set
My oldest used these in Kindergarten and they were also on his 1st grade list!
Spark Create Imagine 100 Sheets Primary Journal
Always a must have for school crafts and projects
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable
My son somehow broke his last year…..so we are getting these and a 2 pack!
Pen+Gear 5-inch Blunt-Tip Kids Scissors, Ages 4-7, School Supplies, 2-pack, Blue & Green
We love Crayola anything, crayons are no different!
Crayola Crayons, 24 Count
My oldest's list had these on it!
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Large, 3 Count
These are the plastic folders, they last so much longer!
Pen+Gear 3-Prong 2-Pocket Poly Folder
If I'm buying pencils, I'm buying Ticonderoga!
Ticonderoga Wood Pencils, Presharpened, #2
Always needed!
Pen+Gear College Ruled Filler Paper
Fun Add Ons
Our school system is moving to more online classes/coursework. So headphones are needed. I love Jlab anything, so these are perfect.
JLab JBuddies Studio On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones
My youngest son had this on his list. Perfect for textile learning!
Play-Doh 8 Pack Rainbow Colors, 3 Ounce Cans, Arts & Crafts for Kids 2+
My youngest had this on his list as well.
Crayola Washable Kids Paint Set of 10 Bottles
Got this for my 1st grader. I love that I can put his name on it
DIBSIES Personalized Adventure Backpack Camo Dino
Got this one for my Pre-Ker. He absolutely loves trains, and I love that his name is on it
Personalized Train Girls Backpack with Lunch Box,
Got my son a bright colored water bottle so he can spot it easily
Owala Kids FreeSip Insulated Steel Bottle
Got this so his water bottle isn't clanging around when he sets it down
Silicone Boot for Owala Water Bottle
Love these for my early reader!
Sight Words Flash Cards 1st Grade
For the Teacher / Classroom
One of our teacher wish list items. Definitley a good grab for cold/flu season
Equate Advanced Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, 12 fl oz
Always on the teacher wish list!
Pen+Gear White Card Stock, 8.5" x 11"
These are a must have for teachers!
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Black, Fine Tip
Perfect for keeping little hands clean
Equate Clear Liquid Hand Soap, 7.5 fl oz
Our teachers go through so much paper. I always try to get them a ream
Pen+Gear Copy Paper
Trying to help keep the kiddos healthy!!
LYSOL Disinfecting Wipes
A must for spills. Those brown paper towels at school do absolutely nothing
Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels
Allergy / Cold season can get real gross. Real quick.
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues
Thought about getting one for each teacher to put her extra supplies in.
Sterilite 66 Quart Large Latching Storage Bin
