The essential school supply list for grades K-12

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Just like that, another summer is coming to an end and back-to-school prep is in full effect. It’s been more years than I’d like to admit since I was in school or went school supply shopping. However, the memories and feelings of preparing for the first day of a new school year become so vivid during this time of year. 

School supply shopping is usually fun — who doesn’t love a fresh set of supplies paired with a self-promise of keeping things neat? What isn’t as fun is narrowing down what supplies are actually needed. In some cases, schools or teachers will provide a list of supplies, but here is a summary of back-to-school essentials, according to grade.

Crayons Markers Glue Glue sticks Tissue box Scissors Pencils Pencil grips Pencil box

Crayons Markers Glue Glue sticks Tissue box Scissors Pencils Pencil box Coloured pencils Exercise books Sharpener Eraser

Crayons Markers Glue Glue sticks Tissue box Scissors Pencils Pencil box Coloured pencils Exercise books Sharpener Eraser Ruler Folders Pens Highlighters

Markers Glue sticks Scissors Pencils Pencil box Coloured pencils Calculator Pens Glue Highlighters Sharpener Binder and or notebooks Dividers Ruled paper Eraser Folders Ruler

Glue Sticks Scissors Pencils Binder and or notebooks Ruled paper Pens Coloured pencils Index cards Highlighters Math set Sharpener Scientific calculator Ruler Graph paper Pencil case Folders Eraser Dividers Combination lock

Scissors Pencils Sharpener Ruled paper Mechanical pencils Pens Combination lock Index cards Math set Binder and or notebooks Highlighters Graph paper Dividers Pencil case Folders Scientific calculator Eraser Post-its

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