For elementary school students, basic school supplies are needed to complete in-school and out of school assignments.
Parents may find it beneficial to keep a stock of supplies for homework use, as things like pencils, crayons and scissors are needed on a daily basis. Make sure to pay attention to papers sent home during the first week of school, as some teachers may require specific supplies for their classrooms.
Supplies:
Backpack
No. 2 pencils (wooden, mechanical or both)
Glue sticks
Erasers (large pink or pencil cap)
Washable markers
Crayons (make sure it contains at least the eight basic colors)
Colored pencils
Pencil Box
Two or three folders to store worksheets and homework assignments
One pair of student scissors
Ruler with English and metric measurements
Notebooks (oftentimes elementary teacher provide notebooks, so check before purchasing)
Loose-leaf notebook paper (some teachers may require this instead of notebook paper)
Construction paper
Scotch tape
Hand sanitizer
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