Important Back-to-school Supplies For Grades K-8 – A Guide To All Parents

 
When it comes to back-to-school needs for grade one to eight kids, here are some important items to consider: 
1. School supplies: This includes essentials like
pencils,
pens,
erasers,
rulers,
scissors,
glue sticks,
colored pencils,
markers,
highlighters,
notebooks, 
folders,
and Binders,
Sports outfits
Check with your child’s school for a specific supply list.
2. Backpack: A sturdy backpack with enough room to hold books, notebooks, and other supplies is essential. Look for one with adjustable straps and pockets for better organization.
3. Lunchbox: If your child brings lunch from home, a durable lunchbox or lunch bag is important to keep their food fresh and organized.
4. Water bottle: Encourage your child to stay hydrated throughout the day by providing them with a reusable water bottle that they can easily refill.
5. Clothing and shoes: Depending on your child’s school dress code, make sure they have appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes for daily wear.
6. Personal hygiene items: Pack travel-sized toiletries such as hand sanitizer, tissues, and wet wipes to promote good hygiene habits.
7. Technology tools: If required by the school, consider providing your child with a tablet, laptop, or other necessary technology tools for remote learning or assignments.
8. Organization tools: Help your child stay organized with items like a planner, calendar, or whiteboard to keep track of assignments, due dates, and extracurricular activities.
9. Art supplies: If your child enjoys art, consider providing them with additional art supplies like –
paints,
brushes,
Paint and brushes
sketchbooks,
and clay.
10. Face masks: Given that some kids, especially those in the semi-urban and suburbs go to school in dusty areas, and some kids do various art works in school, it’s important to have a supply of comfortable and well-fitting face masks for your child to wear at school.
11. Other accessories