School Supplies: Everything Your Child Needs for a Successful School Year

As a mom of two, I know how overwhelming receiving the back to school supplies list can be. To help make the process smoother, I’ve compiled a comprehensive list of school supplies your child will need for a successful school year. Let’s dive in!

This post is all about school supplies for all ages, including writing and drawing supplies, school technology, hygiene, and much more. Enjoy!

School Essentials for Every Student

Backpacks

A good backpack is a must-have. Here are some fantastic options:

• Under Armour Unisex Hustle Sport Backpack, One Size Fits All (multiple color options)
• Under Armour Unisex Hustle 5.0 Backpack
• JanSport SuperBreak One Backpack
• adidas Foundation 6 Backpack, Two Tone (multiple color options)
• Simple Modern Toddler Backpack for School Girls and Boys (Budget-friendly; multiple pattern options)
• Lmibasies Girls Backpack for Elementary School（Budget-friendly; multiple color options）

Lunchboxes

With Bentgo lunch products, preparing lunches in advance and keeping them fresh and organized is easy. We have 3-4 of these for each of our kids. Over the weekend, we review the lunch menu and prep lunches for the entire week, utilizing the extra trays and placing them in the actual box part the night before they will be used.

• Bentgo Kids Style 5, ideal for ages 3-7 years old or this Bentgo Kids version has fun designs
• Bentgo Pop – ideal for ages 8+ years old
• Bentgo Modern – ideal for teens and adults
• Bentgo Prep Deluxe, Insulated Mutimeal Bag (holds up to 5 meal boxes, great for keeping everyone’s meal boxes in one bag)
• Bentgo Deluxe Lunch Bag
• Bengto Kids Lunch Bag 
• Bentgo Ice Lunch Chillers, Ultra Thin Ice Packs 

Water Bottles

Staying hydrated is important! Check out these durable and popular water bottles:

• Owala Kids Swig or Sip Stainless Steel Waterbottle
• Simple Modern Water Bottle 18oz & 22 oz options work great for kids and adults.
• Simple Modern Water Bottles 14 oz Kids Designs
• YETI Rambler Jr. 12 oz Kids Bottle, with Straw Cap
• CamelBak Eddy+ Kids Water Bottle
• Farsea Insulated Water Bottle With Paracord Handle, Protective Silicone Boot and 2 Lids
• Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid and Straw
• Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Flex Cap (multiple sizes and color options)

Writing, Drawing, and Art Supplies

Pencils and Pens

Here are some must-have pencils and pens:

• Ticonderoga #2 pencils, 24 ct
• BIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencil (MPP40MJ), Medium Point (0.7mm), 40-Count
• ECOTREE Pencils #2 Rainbow Pencils Recycled Pencils Eco Pencils with Erasers 12 Pack
• Zebra Pen Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Black Ink (multiple color and count options)
• BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pens, Black 10 pack (Budget-friendly; multiple color options)
• Paper Mate InkJoy 100RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Red, Box of 12
• Paper Mate Felt Tip Pens Flair Marker Pens, Medium Point, Assorted, 24 Count

Erasers

A good eraser can make a big difference in the clarity of your student’s work. Remember, making mistakes is part of learning 🙂

• Pentel® Hi-Polymer Erasers, White, Pack Of 4
• Dixon Ticonderoga Office & School Eraser Combination Set, 15 Eraser Multi-Pack, Multicolored 
• Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Medium, 3 Count 2-Pack
• STAEDTLER Mars, Minimal Crumbling,4 Pack  (Budget-friendly)

Highlighters

Highlighting important information is easy with these:

• BIC Brite Liner Grip Highlighter, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 5-Count
• BIC Brite Liner Highlighter with Rubber Grip, Chisel Tip, Assorted, Pack of 4 
• Pilot FriXion Light Erasable Highlighters

Markers, Crayons, and Colored Pencils

Art supplies are essential for creativity. Check out these trusted, quality brand items:

• Crayola Washable Markers, 12 ct or 40 count option
• EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 4 Count
• EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Marker 6 Piece Set w/ White Board Eraser and Cleaner (fine-tip size option)
• Crayola Crayons 24 ct or 64 ct option
• Crayola Colored Pencils 12 ct or 120 ct option
• Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils (24ct)
• Sharpie Black Fine Point Markers, 5 ct

Paint

• Cra-Z-art Washable Watercolors with Brush, 8 Colors, 1 Tray (Budget-friendly)
• Crayola Washable Kids Paint Set (12ct)
• Prang Tempera Cake Set With Brush, 9 Assorted Colors

Rulers

• Eboot 2 pack clear rooler 12″
• Westcott Stainless Steel Ruler 12″

Pencil Sharpeners

Keep pencils sharp with these easy-to-use options:

• Bostitch Office Twist-n-Sharp Pencil Sharpener (budget friendly)
• Staedtler Double Hole Pencil Sharpener, Two Holes for Standard Pencils, Large Colored Pencils
• Bostitch Personal Electric Pencil Size Selector with 6 Different Sizesarpener (perfect for home desk)

Scissors

• Fiskars 5″ Blunt-Tip Scissors for Kids 4-7
• Fiskars 5″ Pointed-Tip Scissors for Kids 4-7 (3-Pack)
• Scissors, iBayam 8″ Multipurpose Scissors Bulk 3-Pack

Glue

• Elmer’s Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 22 Grams, 3 Count (“Giant” Stick)
• Elmer’s E543 Washable School Glue Sticks, Disappearing Purple, 4/Pack (regular size)
• Elmer’s bundle Washable Liquid School Glue, 4 fl oz Plus Elmer’s School Glue Stick, 7g, 2pk
• Elmer’s Disappearing Purple Liquid School Glue, 3-Ounces, 1 Count

Paper and Notebooks

Notebooks

Taking notes is a breeze with these popular top picks:

• Five Star Spiral Notebook, 2 subject (multiple color options)
• Mead Spiral Notebooks, 6 Pack, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper (Budget-friendly)
• Mead Composition Notebooks Colege Ruled or Wide Ruled Composition Notebook (Budget Friendly)
• Amazon Basics Classic Notebook, Line Ruled, 240 Pages, Black, Hardcover, 5 x 8.25-Inch

Loose-Leaf Paper

Perfect for binders and organized notes:

• Koogel 100 sheets loose leaf paper wide rulled
• Oxford Filler Wide Rulled Paper 500 sheets
• Five Star College ruled 80 sheets (multiple sizes)

Binders, Folders, and Dividers

Keep papers organized with these:

• Avery Durable View 3-Ring Binder (multiple sizes available)
• Amazon Basics 3-Ring Binder, 1-Inch – White, 4-Pack (Budget-friendly)
• Mr. Pen- Pocket Folders, 4 Pocket, 4 Pack, Vibrant Colors, Folders with Pockets 3 Hole Punched, Folders, Folders for School, Folders with Pockets, Binder Folders, Pocket Folders for 3 Ring Binder.
• Oxford 2-Pocket Folders Letter Size, Red, Blue, Green, Black, Purple, 5 Per Pack
• 8-Tab Binder Dividers – Index Pockets Divider for 3 Ring Binders
• Five Star Flex Refillable Notebook College Ruled Paper, Pockets, Tabs and Dividers (multiple color options)
• Smead File Manila Folders 24 ct

Post-Its and Index Cards

• Post-it Notes, 3×3 in, 4 Pads, Canary Yellow
• Early Buy Pop Up Sticky Notes 3×3 Refills Self-Stick Notes 6 Pads, Yellow
• Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3×3 in, 6 Pads, Bright Colors (Orange, Pink, Blue, Green, Yellow)
• Lined Sticky Notes 4X6 in Bright Ruled Post Stickies Colorful, 6 Pads/Pack
• Amazon Basics Heavy Weight Ruled Lined Index Cards, 300 Count, 100 Pack of 3, White, 3 x 5 Inch Card
• Oxford Index Cards, 500 Pack, 3×5 Index Cards, Blank on Both Sides, White, 5 Packs of 100 Shrink Wrapped Cards

Planner

Help your student stay on top of their schedule:

• Blue Sky Academic Planner (multiple design options)
• Blue Sky 2024-2025 Academic Year Weekly and Monthly Planner, 8.5″ x 11″
• Academic Planner July 2024 – June 2025 6.25″ × 8.3″ (Budget-friendly)
• Ensight 2024 – 2025 HARDCOVER Leather Planner Weekly & Monthly – 8.5×1 Inches

Technology for School

Laptop or Tablet

For digital assignments and research:

• HP 17 Laptop, 17.3” HD+ Display
• Apple MacBook Air Laptop
• Lenovo Ideapad 3 Laptop, 15.6″
• Apple iPad 10th Generation (multiple options) or Apple iPad Air 11-inch (multiple options)
• SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet 11” (budget-friendly)

Wireless Mouse & Mouse Pad

For easier maneuverability and effeciency with computer work at school:

• TECKNET Wireless Mouse, 2.4G Ergonomic Optical Mouse, Computer Mouse
• TECKNET Wireless Mouse for Laptop – Mint Green (multiple color options)
• Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse
• Ergonomic Mouse Pad with Wrist Rest Support

USB Flash Drives

For easy file storage and transfers:

• SanDisk Ultra USB Flash Drive (multiple sizes available)
• 2 Pack 64GB USB Flash Drive USB (Budget-friendly)

Headphones

For focused listening during online classes and homework. Quality is essential, especially with young children, for them to last all year long:

• EarFun Kids Headphones Wired (budget-friendly; multiple color options)
• Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones (budget-friendly)
• Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
• Apple AirPods (multiple options)
• Beats Solo3 or Beats Studio Pro Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones
• Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones (budget-friendly)

Math and Science

Calculators

Ensure your child is prepared for all levels of math:

• Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator
• Casio HS-8VA, Solar Powered Standard Function Calculator (Budget-friendly)
• Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator
• co2CREA Hard Case Replacement for Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS / TI-30XS / TI-36X Pro/TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator (multiple size options)

Protractors and Compasses

These tools are essential for geometry and other math courses:

• Staedtler Math Set with Ruler, 2 Triangles, Protractor, portable 4 piece, 569 WP4
• Staedtler 9-piece Math Geometry Set, Blue, Silver
• Geometry Set for Students, Math Protractor Compass with Rulers, Box of Protactor Kit for Class Supplies and School, 12 Pcs

School Supplies Organizer

Pencil Organizers

Keep your pencils orderly with these organizers:

• Tamaki 1 Pack Plastic Pencil Box (multiple color options)
• Mr. Pen Fabric Pencil Pouch with 3 Binder Holes, Set of 2 (multiple color options; zipper pencil bag)
• Mr. Pen- Clear Pencil Pouch

Backpack Organizers

Keep backpacks neat and tidy with these organizers:

• Zannaki Big Capacity Storage Pouch Marker Pen Pencil Case 
• BAGSMART Cord Organizer Travel Cable Organizer Bag
• BAGSMART Electronics Organizer Travel Case, Small Cord Bag, Tech Organizer
• FOLD Portable TECH Organizer attachable to your Devices
• JPSOR 16pcs 8 Size Mesh Zipper Pouch for Organization, Waterproof Zipper Pouches
• Cocoon CPG8BK GRID-IT!® Accessory Organizer – Medium 10.5″ x 7.5″ (Black)

Desk Organizers

A clutter-free desk can enhance productivity:

• Backerysupply Interlocking Desk Drawer Organizer Separators
• Amazon Basics Desk Drawer Organizer for Office and Home, Metal Mesh, 6 Compartments, Black
• BINO | 4-Piece Drawer Organizer Bin Set Small
• BINO | 3-Piece Drawer Organizer Bin Set – Grey, Large

Locker Organizers

Help your child keep their locker organized with these solutions:

• LockerMate 7-Piece Locker Organizer Kit, includes Locker Shelf, Mirror, Whiteboard, Storage Cup & Dry Erase Marker
• LOVIMAG 12Pcs Black Fridge Magnets, Small and Strong 
• DALTACK Magnetic Organizers Pencil Holder 2 Pcs 
• ABRA® 3 Shelf Hanging Locker Organizer for School
• Deluxe School Locker Organizer with 3 Adjustable Shelves

Hygiene and Safety

Hand Sanitizer and Sanitizing wipes

Keep germs at bay with these options:

• PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Naturals with Plant Based Alcohol, Citrus Scent, 8 fl oz
• Germ-x Advanced Hand Sanitizer, Pump Bottle, 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 6)
• Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Naturals Foam with Plant-Based Ethanol, 10 fl oz 
• Purell Hand Sanitizing Wipes, Alcohol Formula, Fragrance Free, 300 Count Individually Wrapped
• Purell Hand Sanitizing Wipes, Clean Scent, 20 Wipes Per Flow Pack, Case Of 12 Flow Packs
• Lysol Disinfecting Wipes to-Go Pack, Lemon Scent, 15 ct (Pack of 2)
• Lysol Disinfectant Wipes Pack of 4 (large containers)
• Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Bleach Free, Fresh Scent, Moisture Seal Lid, 75 Wipes, Pack of 3 
• She’s Birdie Personal Safety Alarm

Other Hygiene

Here are some other hygiene items; most can fit discretely in your backpack:

• Body Wipes – Individually Wrapped | Showerless Body Wipes for Women & Men 
• ChapStick Moisturizer Original Lip Balm Tubes, SPF 15 and Skin Protectant, 3 Count
• Kleenex 3-Ply Pocket Packs Facial Tissues, 8 Count
• Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 3 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box, (360 Total Tissues) (large box)
• Welly Travel First Aid Kit

Nap Essentials

Nap Essentials for Pre-school & Kindergarten:

Discover the must-have items to create a cozy and restful naptime experience for your little ones.

• ECR4Kids Everyday Folding Rest Mat, 4-Section, 1in, Sleeping Pad, Blue/Grey (Budget-friendly)
• ECR4Kids Premium Folding Rest Mat, 3-Section, 2in, Sleeping Pad, Blue/Red
• Urban Infant Tot Cot Kids Nap Mat – Toddler Preschool Daycare Bedding Cover with Blanket and Pillow
• EVERYDAY KIDS Toddler Nap Mat with Removable Pillow (Budget-friendly; multiple pattern options)

Other Miscellaneous

These are some other items that might be requested that don’t fit into any of the categories above:

• SIEPASA Windproof Travel Compact Umbrella-Automatic Umbrellas (multiple color options)
• Ziploc Quart Food Storage Slider Bags, Power Shield Technology for More Durability, 42 Count
• Hefty Slider Storage Bags, Gallon Size, 66 Count
• 2 Pack Rain Ponchos for Kids, Reusable Kids Rain Jacket with Hood Waterproof for Boys and Girls
• Deli Plastic Clipboard, Clipboards with Low Profile Clip (multiple color options)

Final Thoughts

I hope this list helps make your back-to-school shopping a good experience. Your child will be well-prepared for a successful school year with these supplies. The best part? They will be delivered right to your door! No fighting crowded stores with limited stocked options.

Happy shopping!

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