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Your Mom Era: Essential School Supplies for Elementary School
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items Ahh, mom life. Nothing better and nothing busier! Before you know it, it will be back to school time again! I’ve curated a list of my favorite essential school supplies for kids in elementary school… and the supplies to keep mom on top of things and ...
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Planning & Organizing: Keep Everyone on the Same Page
Essential School Supplies for Elementary School
Keep Them Going!
Planning & Organizing: Keep Everyone on the Same Page
Because if mom isn’t on top of the schedule, no one is! These are the mom planners, calendars, and essentials you need to keep the whole family running!
It's a splurge, but I can't say enough good things about this calendar and so many of my friends love it too! It has everything you could want in a family planning calendar: meal plans, chore charts, lists, schedules (in different formats like weekly...
Skylight Calendar 2 | 15" Touchscreen Digital
A part of my calligraphers heart will always love a paper calendar and this one from Sugar Paper for Target doesn’t disappoint. Big enough to write on without being massive with nice paper. And it’s just pretty and understated!
Sugar Paper Essentials 12"x15" 2026-2027 Wall Calendar Scallop White
They’re going to lose things, so we rely on these labels to help keep our stuff… well, ours. They come in lots of colors with an option for a small picture as well. And their dishwasher safe!
Mabel's Labels: Kids Labels, Name Stickers & Clothing Labels
If your kid is like mine and he wants to be able to physically see what’s going on and then cross out the days, this is the one for you. We use this one especially when we have lots going on or something special coming up, and he can see everything a...
Magnetic Dry Erase Vertical Fridge Calendar
Have to love a back to school sign! One of those ways to mark just how big they’ve gotten that is sweet and fun and never gets old :)
First Day of School Sign | Last Day of School Sign | Reversible First Day of School Sign | Back to School Photo | 1st Day of School - Etsy
Essential School Supplies for Elementary School
School days, school days… if you’re anything like me, you still love school supplies! It’s one of my favorite times of the year. These are my picks for a great school year for your kids.
What better way to show off your personality than a fun backpack?! These State bags are a favorite of ours and so many of our friends. They have great patterns and storage, different sizes for different heights, and they’re durable (thank goodness! T...
Kane Backpack | State Bags
Can’t go through a year without Crayola! These super tips are great for little hands and their smaller tips are great for writing and coloring. And, of course, they’re washable!
Crayola Super Tip 10 Washable Markers Set
What’s the school year without Crayola? We have used these at school, at home, and restaurants, and on the road. Can’t live without them!
Crayola Crayons 24 ct (Pack of 2)
Where would we be without our #2 pencils? Not only are these a staple of all elementary schools and childhood in general, these come pre-sharpened for easy use (and mom!).
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, HB, 10 Ct
Keep the World Cup spirit going! These fun, safety scissors with blunt tips are perfect for kids and are a great way to get them excited about a new project!
Fiskars 5" Non-Stick Sport Blunt Kids' Scissors
Yet another staple of childhood, these glue sticks are everywhere in our house. Ours school requires eight of them, so you know they’re gonna use them a lot!
Elmer's 6pk Washable School Glue Sticks - Disappearing Purple
I discovered this backpack a year or so ago, and we haven’t looked back! My son loves that you can have a separate compartment in the bottom that’s insulated for his lunchbox and that everything is all in one, instead of having to have a separate lun...
Bentgo Kids Prints 2-in-1 Backpack & Lunch Bag
Keep Them Going!
Kids have a LOT of energy! These kid-friendly, durable, washable lunch and snack options will keep them going and make your life easier!
Love these water bottles for kids. Kids can use the free sip or the straw and they come in lots of colors, so they’ve got options. And I love that the carry handle can fold down so that it’s not always sticking up and taking up excess space in my bag...
Owala Kids' 16 oz. FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle
We have been using these lunchboxes since my son was two years old. We’ve had at least three or four at this point, and they have held up for years! They come in all sorts of patterns and colors. They fit the perfect amount for a younger elementary s...
Bentgo Kids Prints Lunch Box
Admittedly, I overthink things, but doing so led me to this little gem. My fear was that any school snacks wouldn’t stay cold till the afternoon, but I wanted to send healthier stuff that needed to be cold! Enter the packit snack box. Just put it in ...
Packit, Snack Bag Freezable Spaceman
An all-in-one lunchbox dream! This one has divided sections and comes with a movable divider for more flexibility. The best part, though, is the removable hot/cold thermos!
OmieBox Kids Bento Box Insulated Leakproof
Love a reusable snack container over here! These are great because they come in a set of 4 with fun colors. They’re also dishwasher and microwave safe and made of food-grade silicone.
4 Pack Silicone Reusable Snack Containers 8oz
Have loved this snack container for years! Made by the same company as our favorite bento box, it has two compartments perfect for kids snacks and comes in lots of colors. I also hand wash this one to be safe (I have friends that don’t and they come ...
Bentgo Kids Snack Container
The perfect way to let them know you’re thinking about them, even when you’re not with them. These little lunchbox notes will brighten your kiddos day every time!
bloom daily planners Lunch Box Notes for Kids, Set of 30 Encouragement Cards, Assorted Designs