Back to School Shopping List & Guide

Back to School Shopping List & Guide | City of Creative Dreams

It is back to school season and that means back to school shopping. I don’t know about you but I enjoy a good school supply run. Getting new clothes and backpacks to start a new year. Too bad all that stuff has to go with physically going back to school. Don’t freight about shopping. I have this checklist just for you.

However, before you go find it. You may wonder, what should you put on your list? Here are a few back to school essentials.

Back to School Supplies for Kindergarten

Back to School Shopping List & Guide | City of Creative Dreams
  • Backpack
  • Lunch bag
  • Folder (some teacher supply this)
  • Packaged Snacks
  • Freezer Packs
  • Lunch Snack & Food Container
  • Water Bottle
  • Extra clothing in a bag (in case of accidents)
  • Tissue

 

Back to School Supplies for Elementary/Secondary (Grades 1- 3)

Back to School Shopping List & Guide | City of Creative Dreams

Essentials:

  • Lunch Bag
  • Packaged Snacks
  • Backpack
  • Freezer Packs
  • Lunch Snack & Food Container

Supplies:

  • Duotang or Pocket Folder
  • Loose Leaf Ruled Paper
  • Loose Leaf Blank Paper
  • Package of Pencils
  • Erasers
  • Ruler
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Crayons (optional)
  • Pencil Crayons
  • Washable Markers
  • Bottle of White Glue
  • Glue Sticks
  • Scissors (Safety)
  • Ruler
  • Hand Wipes or Hand Sanitizer


 

Back to School Supplies for Elementary/Secondary (Grades 4-6)

Back to School Shopping List & Guide | City of Creative Dreams

Essentials:

  • Lunch Bag
  • Packaged Snacks
  • Backpack
  • Freezer Packs
  • Lunch & Food Container
 

Supplies:

  • Duotang or Pocket Folder
  • Lined Paper
  • Blank Paper
  • Package of Pencils
  • Erasers
  • Ruler
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Crayons (optional)
  • Pencil Crayons
  • Washable Markers
  • Bottle of White Glue
  • Glue Sticks
  • Scissors (Safety)
  • Ruler
  • Calculator
  • Index Cards (optional)
  • Hand Wipes or Hand Sanitizer

Back to School Supplies for Middle & High School

Back to School Shopping List & Guide | City of Creative Dreams

Essentials:

  • Lunch Bag
  • Backpack
  • Lunch Snack & Food Container
  • Locker Storage Supplies

 

Supplies:

  • 3 Ring Binder Per Subject or Medium Sized Binders
  • Duotang or Pocket Folder
  • Binder Dividers
  • Post-It Notes
  • Agenda/Planner (some schools provide one)
  • USB Drive
  • Combination Lock
  • Pencil case or bag
  • Pencil crayons
  • Pencils
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Erasers
  • Markers
  • White Out
  • Protractor & Ruler
  • Black & Blue Pens /Fine Tip Pens
  • Highlighters
  • Lined Paper
  • Graph Paper
  • Mini Stapler (option)
  • Calculator

Back to School Supplies for College

I have so much to tell you about back to school supplies for college from supplies to the dorm room that I had to dedicate an entire post to it for your benefit. And you can bet there is a free printable there too. Check it out here.

Recommended Awesome Helpful Back to School Articles:

Since we are talking about getting ready for school, I thought I would share with you some great articles I have about Back to School Shopping. There are some fantastic ideas to help you survive it and some eco-friendly ideas you can do.

 

Final Thoughts

Back to School Shopping List & Guide | City of Creative Dreams

Don’t stress out for your next Back to School shopping day. Take my awesome checklist with you when you go to the store – right here or below. It not only saves you from the overwhelming moment of making sure you get everything but it is also handy if this is any last minute shopping trip. We have all had those days.

 

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