If you want to send your kids back to school (or off to college!) with the right stuff, just print out these convenient shopping lists or order it all online. Either way, everything here is broken down by grade for quick reference. Just remember to check with teachers and the school for any special requests or restrictions.
Kindergarten
- Pencil box ($6, amazon.com)
- Crayons ($6, amazon.com)
- Colored pencils ($5, amazon.com)
- Washable markers ($6, amazon.com)
- No. 2 pencils ($7, amazon.com)
- Pencil sharpener ($5, amazon.com)
- Erasers ($8, amazon.com)
- Glue sticks ($2, amazon.com)
- Blunt-tipped scissors ($5, amazon.com)
- Plastic folders ($14 for six, amazon.com)
- Assorted construction paper ($3, amazon.com)
- Wide-ruled notebook or pad ($4, amazon.com)
- Tissues ($5 for three, amazon.com)
- Backpack ($39, amazon.com)
- Lunchbox or bag ($22, amazon.com)
Elementary School: Grades 1-3
- Pencil box ($6, amazon.com)
- Crayons ($6, amazon.com)
- Colored pencils ($5, amazon.com)
- Washable markers ($6, amazon.com)
- No. 2 pencils ($7, amazon.com)
- Ballpoint pens ($6, amazon.com)
- Pencil sharpener ($5, amazon.com)
- Erasers ($8, amazon.com)
- Glue sticks ($2, amazon.com)
- Ruler ($4, amazon.com)
- Blunt-tipped scissors ($5, amazon.com)
- Plastic folders ($14 for six, amazon.com)
- Assorted construction paper ($3, amazon.com)
- Wide-ruled notebook or pad ($4, amazon.com)
- Index cards ($5, amazon.com)
- Tissues ($5 for three, amazon.com)
- Backpack ($39, amazon.com)
- Lunchbox or bag ($22, amazon.com)
Elementary School: Grades 4-5
- Pencil pouch ($10 for four, amazon.com)
- Blue or black ballpoint pens ($9, amazon.com)
- No. 2 pencils ($7, amazon.com)
- Pencil sharpener ($5, amazon.com)
- Highlighters ($8, amazon.com)
- Washable markers ($6, amazon.com)
- Erasers ($8, amazon.com)
- Three-ring binder ($4, amazon.com)
- Three-hole-punch ($8, amazon.com)
- Loose-leaf paper or spiral notebooks ($11 for six, amazon.com)
- Subject dividers ($9, amazon.com)
- Index cards ($5, amazon.com)
- Plastic folders ($14 for six, amazon.com)
- Glue ($2, amazon.com)
- Ruler ($4, amazon.com)
- Blunt-tipped scissors ($5, amazon.com)
- Calculator ($8, amazon.com)
- Personal organizer/calendar ($3, amazon.com)
- Book socks ($15 for five, amazon.com)
- Backpack ($39, amazon.com)
- Lunchbox or bag ($22, amazon.com)
Middle School & High School
- Pencil pouch ($10 for four, amazon.com)
- Blue or black ballpoint pens ($9, amazon.com)
- No. 2 pencils ($7, amazon.com)
- Pencil sharpener ($5, amazon.com)
- Highlighters ($8, amazon.com)
- Permanent markers ($6, amazon.com)
- Erasers ($8, amazon.com)
- Three-ring binder ($4, amazon.com)
- Three-hole-punch ($8, amazon.com)
- Loose-leaf paper or spiral notebooks ($11 for six, amazon.com)
- Graph paper ($3, amazon.com)
- Subject dividers ($9, amazon.com)
- Index cards ($5, amazon.com)
- Plastic folders ($14 for six, amazon.com)
- Glue ($2, amazon.com)
- Post-Its ($6, amazon.com)
- White-Out ($3, amazon.com)
- Protractor ($5, amazon.com)
- Ruler ($4, amazon.com)
- Scissors ($5, amazon.com)
- Graphing calculator ($93, amazon.com)
- Combination lock ($9, amazon.com)
- Personal organizer/calendar ($3, amazon.com)
- Book socks ($15 for five, amazon.com)
- Backpack ($39, amazon.com)
- Lunchbox or bag ($22, amazon.com)
College
Academic Supplies
- Three-ring binder ($4, amazon.com)
- Three-hole-punch ($8, amazon.com)
- Loose-leaf paper or spiral notebooks ($11 for six, amazon.com)
- Subject dividers ($9, amazon.com)
- Index cards ($5, amazon.com)
- Plastic folders ($14 for six, amazon.com)
- Blue or black ballpoint pens ($9, amazon.com)
- Mechanical pencils ($4, amazon.com)
- Permanent markers ($6, amazon.com)
- Highlighters ($8, amazon.com)
- Erasers ($8, amazon.com)
- Pencil pouch ($10 for four, amazon.com)
- Scissors ($5, amazon.com)
- Stapler and staples ($10, amazon.com)
- Tape ($6 for two, amazon.com)
- Post-Its ($4, amazon.com)
- White-Out ($3, amazon.com)
- Personal organizer/calendar ($3, amazon.com)
- Graphing calculator ($93, amazon.com)
- Backpack ($39, amazon.com)
- Laptop ($1,150, amazon.com)
- Printer ($65, amazon.com)
- Computer paper ($6, amazon.com)
- Ink cartridges ($28, amazon.com)
Cleaning Supplies
- Swiffer ($11, amazon.com)
- Trash bags ($13, amazon.com)
- Air freshener ($8, amazon.com)
- Clorox disinfectant wipes ($10 for three, amazon.com)
- Collapsible laundry basket or bag ($5, amazon.com)
- Detergent ($11, amazon.com)
- Fabric softener ($8, amazon.com)
- Stain remover ($8, amazon.com)
- Quarters for laundry
Dorm Furnishings
- Mattress cover ($21, amazon.com)
- Mattress pad ($35, amazon.com)
- Pillow ($13, amazon.com)
- Pillowcases and twin extra-long sheets
- Twin extra-long blanket and comforter
- Bed risers ($17, amazon.com)
- Full-length mirror ($59, amazon.com)
- Plastic storage bins ($25, amazon.com)
- Buildable racks and shelving ($70, amazon.com)
- Closet organizer/shoe rack ($16, amazon.com)
- Trash can ($10, amazon.com)
- Desk and floor lamp ($42, amazon.com)
- Fan ($10, amazon.com)
- Extension cords ($5, amazon.com)
- Alarm clock ($20, amazon.com)
Dorm Supplies
- Towels ($35, amazon.com)
- Shower caddy ($10, amazon.com)
- Flip-flops or shower shoes ($13, amazon.com)
- Toiletries
- Hangers ($10, amazon.com)
- Duct tape ($9, amazon.com)
- Adhesive hooks ($7, amazon.com)
- Batteries ($14, amazon.com)
- Mini fridge (if allowed)
- Microwave (if allowed)
- Coffeemaker (if allowed)
- Utensils
- Reusable water bottle ($15, amazon.com)
- Travel mug ($13, amazon.com)
- Resealable plastic bags ($10, amazon.com)
- Headphones
- Earplugs ($9, amazon.com)
- Eye mask ($10, amazon.com)