After two years of experimenting with blended learning, schools are opening. We are sure parents are looking forward to the upcoming face-to-face class. Yes, we feel the same way. So it’s time to go to the supermarket and fill your children’s shopping carts with school supplies like notebooks, pencils, and other necessities. But how to prepare them? In this article, we’ll tell why you should prepare a back-to-school checklist and give some money-saving tips. We’ll also give a detailed list for your reference on preparing.
Why Is It Necessary to Prepare Your List?
A little forethought goes a long way. Aside from saving time by completing these requirements, you will also have peace of mind knowing your children have their school supplies when they arrive at school.
We all know how difficult it is to complete this list, especially when the start of the school year is coming and a swarm of parents is shopping.
If you already have supplies from the previous school year, you can always reuse them and supplement them with the necessary items. Everything planned out will make purchasing more accessible and faster, saving time and energy.
Suggestions for Saving Money on Your Purchases
No matter how excited we are to go shopping for supplies, there is always a factor to consider: how we can save money. Sure, some things can help you with your predicament. That is purchasing from a local market.
Mall prices for school supplies are technically high, and you probably know why. However, if you can shop at your local market, you will be surprised to find that you can get cheaper items there than in high-end stores. They also provide complete materials, so you won’t have to visit every shop you pass.
Back-to-school Checklist For Your Reference
If your classroom adviser has not yet sent you the requirements, you can refer to our list of the essential supplies your children will need to start the school year right.
Things Your Preschooler Needs
Let us begin with your preschool-aged children.
If you have children at this level, the following basic supplies are required:
- Crayons
- Pencils
- Sharpeners
- Erasers
- Ruler
- Composition Notebooks
- School Bag
- Paper Pads
- Construction Papers
- bond paper or a4 paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- White Envelope long and short
Kids will likely start tracing lines, doing colors, and practicing writing at this stage.
Things Your Elementary Kids Need
Let us proceed to the elementary stage of your child’s educational ladder. You can follow the same guidelines as your preschool supplies, but with different numbers.
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Sharpeners
- Ball pens
- Correction Tapes
- Ruler
- At least five composition notebooks
- At least five writing notebooks
- Construction and Art Papers
- Folders
- Intermediate Pad
- Pad papers (¼, ½ crosswise and lengthwise)
- Envelopes (brown)
- Pocket folders
- a4 paper or bond papers
- Glue
- Glue sticks
- Scissors
- School Bag
- Bag for Art Supplies
Things Your High School Kids Need
Now, tell us about the necessities that every high school student requires. This stage is more complicated than preschool and elementary school because there are specifications on the list that can be pretty costly.
- Ball pens
- Correction Tape
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Sharpeners
- Intermediate Pad
- Pad papers (¼, ½ crosswise and lengthwise)
- Binder notebooks or composition notebooks
- Graphing paper
- Graphing notebooks
- Spiral Notebooks
- a4 paper or bond papers
- Math kit (includes protractor and compass)
- Scientific Calculators
- Flash Drives
- Rulers
- School Bag
Extra Back-To-School Materials
You may want to go above and beyond for your children’s hygiene while at school. They also require the following essential items:
- Handkerchief or towels
- Masks
- Hand Sanitizers
- Packed Tissues
- Bandages
- Comb
- Hygiene kit (includes toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap)
So, Are You Prepared?
The parents, like the children, are eager to begin the new school year. Are you prepared to send your preschool-aged children to school without experiencing separation anxiety? It’s challenging to deal with the first-day jitters of grade school students, especially if they’re used to staying home. But don’t be concerned; students can adjust quickly and make new friends.
School is in, and you need to practice a good routine: wake up early in the morning and find your way to get home. Preparing for a new academic year is exciting, so brace yourself for most of it. Good luck, parents and students!