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Here are 50 essential back-to-school items for 2023. Are you getting ready to go back to school?
Today’s post is much different than what I normally write. However, considering that all my friends and family are getting ready to send their kids back to school, I thought I would make a list (not exhaustive) of essential back-to-school items.
Is there anything I missed on the list? What else would you have added?
- School supplies
- Backpack or book bag
- Uniform or appropriate clothing
- Lunch box or reusable containers
- Water bottle
- School books and textbooks
- Notebooks and paper
- Pens, pencils, and erasers
- Calculator
- USB flash drive
- Laptop or tablet
- Stationery items (ruler, scissors, glue)
- Agenda or planner
- School ID or student card
- School-specific requirements (e.g., gym clothes, art supplies)
- Personal hygiene products (hand sanitizer, tissues)
- Face masks (if required)
- School-approved electronic devices (if allowed)
- Extra set of clothes (for emergencies)
- Transportation arrangements (bus pass, bike, carpool details)
- Locker accessories (shelves, organizers)
- Combination lock
- Umbrella or raincoat
- Sports equipment (if needed for physical education)
- Lunch money or prepaid lunch card
- Snacks or lunch items
- Handheld pencil sharpener
- Highlighters
- Colored pencils or markers
- Gift for Teacher (if desired)
- Protractor and compass (if needed for math or geometry)
- Headphones or earbuds
- Index cards
- Sticky notes
- Whiteboard markers and eraser
- Pocket dictionary or thesaurus
- Wall calendar or desk calendar
- Wall clock or alarm clock
- School bus schedule or route information
- Library card (if applicable)
- School spirit items (t-shirts, hats, etc.)
- First aid kit (for personal use)
- School locker mirror
- Combination padlock for gym locker
- Handheld or pocket-sized mirror
- Reusable face mask pouch or container
- Sunglasses
- Electronic chargers (for devices)
- Portable phone charger or power bank
- Positive attitude and readiness to learn
Do you have everything? How many essential back to school items are still on your shopping list?