For reference, I have two boys in school (6th grade & 2nd grade) and these are the items on their personal lists (plus a few things I picked out for them)
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Older son’s list (6th grade)
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Younger son’s list (2nd grade)
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Misc/Both
Older son’s list (6th grade)
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Comes in a ton of different colors & if it’s allowed at your kids’ school - it’s the best calculator with attached notepad
IPepul Scientific Calculator, 10-Digit Screen
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For the kids who have school textbooks - I always loved decorating mine when I was in school & choosing different colors for different subjects
2 Pack Stretchable Book Sleeve Covers for Books
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The backpack my older son picked out for middle school + it comes it several different colors
BLUEFAIRY Middle High School Backpack Large
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Since cursive is no longer taught in our school, I thought this would be helpful with teaching my son to have better penmanship & learning to sign his name
The Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Teens
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My older son and I have been working through this over summer break to prep him for middle school math since he signed up for honors classes. I love how detailed each chapter is, not only for him, but for myself so I can brush up on my math knowledge...
Big Fat Middle School Math Workbook: 600 Practice
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Perfect for color coordinating notes and keeping them all in one place
Colored 3x5 Inch Index Flash Cards with Ring
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Our favorite water bottles. So many different colors & sizes. Handle lets you hook it onto things, cap + lock to keep the top covered, and it keeps your water cold for 24 hours
Ello Cooper Stainless Steel Water Bottle
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I thought these were so cute I just had to buy them
Erasers
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Mechanical pencils that look like regular pencils - such a fun idea
Paper Mate SharpWriter Mechanical Pencils, 0.7mm, HB #2 led
Younger son’s list (2nd grade)
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I’ve always been a sucker for checkered print & absolutely fell in love with this backpack for my younger son. It has plenty of storage space and comes with a matching pencil pouch and insulated lunch bag
Checkered Backpack
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My younger son’s favorite water bottle- we have three of the exact same one at our house in case he ever misplaces it
Perfect size for my younger son who doesn’t like his food touching & helps him differentiate the snacks meant for snack time vs the ones meant for lunch
4 Pack Divided Bento Snack Containers
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My younger son who’s autistic received one of these from his special ed class so we bought a whole pack for him to use at home while doing homework. They’ve helped him learn how to properly hold the pencil since he used to write while holding it in a...
JuneLsy Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting
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To label your kids’ school supplies, lunchbox, backpack, etc
Avery Durable Labels for Kids' Gear Assorted 35 Labels (41428)
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Cute and simple bracelets for you & your kiddo to help with the transition of them being gone from you during the day
SmileBelle Back to School Bracelets for Son
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First and last day of school signs for each grade
Back to School Chalkboard Reusable Sign
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Something to make your kiddos day extra special when eating their lunch
Love 101 Tear-Off Lunch Box Love Notes
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Cute book for the kiddos who might be a little nervous for school