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Parents should start planning now on when and where to buy back-to-school supplies. They should take advantage of early sales and ensure their children are well-equipped before school starts. Children who are stocked with the essential back-to-school supplies also makes it easier for teachers to start the school year off as smoothly as possible.
Essential school supplies include learning materials and items for homework and tests. Students should keep pens, pencils, and highlighters on hand, along with notebooks, loose-leaf paper, and three-ring binders to organize their work. Folders with side pockets and color-coded dividers help keep things tidy, while erasers and whiteouts are great for fixing mistakes. Index cards and sticky notes are perfect for quick reminders and memorization. Math classes may require calculators, rulers, and compasses, while art projects often need glue sticks, construction paper, sketch pads, and markers.
Non-academic essentials include combination locks for lockers, backpacks with side pockets, tissues, and hand sanitizer. Lunchboxes or lunch bags are still a must-have for carrying meals and drinks, such as the Thermos lunch bag and water bottle bundle.
Technology products in schools grew in popularity in recent years. Some schools might require older students to bring tablets for doing assignments or watching videos in class. Instead of regular textbooks, students could use ereaders for their lessons. If a student doesn't have a computer/laptop at home, they can connect a wireless keyboard and mouse set to their mobile device. A smartwatch should help students keep track of time and give alerts on upcoming tests or when assignments are due. Mobile devices and smartwatches need to be charged regularly, so people will buy chargers, power banks or surge protectors to ensure a complete charge.
Students need a designated spot at home for studying and doing homework with minimal distractions. Headphones can help block out background noise, while a desk calendar or daily planner can keep track of project deadlines. A dry-erase whiteboard is handy for memorization, and a printer should be useful for reports and assignments.
For those heading to college, stocking up on plastic storage bins and small closet shelves can help keep things organized. An alarm clock is essential for those early classes, and adding a desk lamp and a bookshelf, including this one from DormCo, can make any dorm desk more functional and appealing.
If you have any questions about essential back-to-school supplies, please reach out to one of our representatives.