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Kids back to school list
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items Coming from a teacher herself… here’s what teachers want their kids to bring!!! These are the must have brands (for a reason) and things we strongly suggest!!!! These products are the best for a reason!!!!!!!!!!! Please trust me!
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These are the best wooden pencils/erasers. Don’t skimp out here!! Kids go through pencils like crazy! Get at least 2 packs of 24! Your teachers will thank you!
Ticonderoga: The World's Best Pencil
PLEASE get plastic!! The paper ones rip within weeks and you will be replacing or your teacher out of their own pocket!!
Plastic Folders - Amazon.com
Good quality headphones with a cord is a must. Do not get the little ear buds. They don’t work as well. No Bluetooth headphones either!!
Apple iOS : Headphones for Kids - Target
I know Crayola is a little more expensive, but I’m telling you they last longer the colors are better and your kids and teachers will thank you!
Colored Art Markers - Crayola
Some teachers prefer liquid glue I prefer glue sticks. They’re easier for kids to use and they’re less messy.
Elmer's: GLUE STICKS - Amazon.com
Please, if your child was in third grade or up, get them adult size scissors it’s time for them to start practicing using them and the little ones are so inefficient
Scissors All Purpose - Amazon.com
K-2 best notebooks!!! They have the headline midline and base line! This is when we really focus on how to form our letters!!!
Composition Notebook - Children's Books
3rd grade is when we want to get away from using the lines so these are so helpful!!!! Punch a hole in it throw a piece of string for a book mark you will love to look at these in 10 years!!
Composition Notebook - Amazon.com
If you’re going to send mechanical pencils with your kid I suggest you wait at least until third grade probably more like fourth, but if you buy these, please buy lead for your kids because they will run out!!!
BIC: Mechanical Pencils - Amazon.com
If you let your kids have mechanical pencils I suggest you buy this in bulk!!!!! Especially when they first start using the pencils. They tend to break the lead very easily.
Pencil Lead - Amazon.com
Get something like this!!! The cute ones with pop its don’t hold anything!! These are helpful so you can see what is in them too!!
Amazon.com: Binder Pouches
For everyone’s sanity… no click owns please!!!!!!
Bic Red Pens - Amazon.com
When you store your kids snacks in their locker make sure it’s sealed in a container!!!! Bugs/ who knows what ever else can get in there!!!
Plastic Storage Containers for Home Organization - Lowe's
IF YOUR KID CANT TIE PLEASE GET THEM VELCRO SHOES!! Learning to tie shoes is so important but very time consuming for a teacher trying to teach the curriculum!
Kids' Hook & Loop Shoes
Here’s some healthy snacks for kids! Please avoid hot Cheetos or takis!!!
30 Healthy Snacks for Kids (Back-to-School Friendly)
I know metal water bottles are the thing but kids drop them and it’s so distracting in class!!! These work just as good and schools have places to refill them if they get warm!
Reusable Water Bottles - Amazon.com
Get a decent backpack! Don’t get a cheap one that will rip in a few weeks! This gets the most damage to it everyday! You can even keep them for multiple years!!
Kids Backpacks – Herschel Supply Co. USA
Again… crayons is the best bang for your buck. The quality is so much better than the cheap brands!
Crayola Crayons, Crayon Packs & Boxes | Crayola.com
Great lunch boxes!!!!
Lunch Bags for Kids | Bentgo® Official Site
Please don’t get crazy pencil top erasers! These work great!!!!
Sooez Pencil Top Erasers, 120 Pack Latex-Free