Every school and grade level has its own list of recommended supplies, but here are some common basics to get you started. This list is for intermediate school, but applies to most grades. Check your school web site for a more detailed list.
- Backpack
- #2 pencils or mechanical pencils
- Binder paper or spiral notebooks
- Binders
- Blue, black, and red pens (not felt tip style)
- Color pencils
- Glue sticks
- School organizer
- Highlighter
- Hand sanitizer
- Gym shoes
- Lead refills for mechanical pencils
- Index cards"
- Paper
- Dividers
- Three-ring pencil holder
- Folder (depending on grade level, the folder can feature a photo of a cute animal, pop idol, or athlete).
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