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Our Blog: July 10, 2016

Back to School Shopping Checklist

Does your child have everything he or she needs to go back to school? Not sure what you need to buy? We’ve listed some basics here to help you get organized. Be sure to check with your child’s teacher or school for additional must-have items.

Preschool (Infants & Toddlers)	Preschool & Kindergarten	Grades 1-3	Grades 4-6	Middle School
Supplies	Supplies	Supplies	Supplies	Supplies
Sleep sack Receiving Blankets Crib sheets Diapers Wipes Ointments	Backpack Lunch bag or box Freezer packs for lunch box Packaged hand wipes Plastic box for crafts Plastic box for art supplies 1 box crayons 1 pack washable markers 1 bottle of glue 2 glue sticks Blunt-ended scissors Art smock 1 box of tissues 1 container disinfecting wipes for surfaces	Backpack Lunch bag or box Freezer packs for lunch box Packaged hand wipes Plastic box for crafts Plastic box for art supplies 1 box of crayons 1 pack washable markers Watercolor paints Construction paper 1 bottle of glue 2 glue sticks Blunt-ended scissors Art smock Small box #2 pencils Small pencil sharpener large pink eraser small umbrella lined (looseleaf) paper 2-3 notebooks box of pens 1 roll of clear tape 1 ruler 1 box of tissues 1 small bottle of hand sanitizer 1 container disinfecting wipes for surfaces	Backpack Lunch bag or box Freezer packs for lunch box Packaged hand wipes Plastic box for crafts Plastic box for art supplies 1 box of crayons 1 pack of markers 1 bottle of glue 2 glue sticks Small scissors Small box #2 pencils Small pencil sharpener large pink eraser small umbrella lined (looseleaf) paper 2-3 notebooks Box of pens 2-3 binders with dividers 1 roll of clear tape 1 calculator 1 ruler 2 highlighters Stapler 1 box of tissues 1 small bottle of hand sanitizer 1 container disinfecting wipes for surfaces	Backpack Lunch bag or box Freezer packs for lunch box Packaged hand wipes Small box #2 pencils Small pencil sharpener large pink eraser small umbrella lined (looseleaf) paper 2-3 notebooks Box of pens 1 3-ring binder per subject 1 roll of clear tape 1 calculator 1 ruler Calendar 2 highlighters Stapler scissors 2-3 Folders Pack of index cards 1 box of tissues Combination lock for locker 1 small bottle of hand sanitizer 1 container disinfecting wipes for surfaces Memory stick/flash drive
Clothing	Clothing	Clothing	Clothing	Clothing
Closed-toe shoes – 2 pairs Socks – 5 pairs Underwear – 5+ 1 lightweight jacket 1 rain jacket Sweaters – 2-3 Pants – 2-3 Long-sleeve shirt – 3-4 T-shirt or short-sleeve shirt – 5+ Leggings/track pants – 2-3 Skirt/dress – 2-3 Tights – 2-3 Onesies – 3-4	Closed-toe shoes – 2 pairs Gym shoes Socks – 5 pairs Underwear – 5+ 1 lightweight jacket 1 rain jacket Sweaters/ Sweatshirts – 2-3 Pants – 2-3 Jeans – 2-3 Long-sleeve shirt – 3 Leggings/track pants – 2-3 Skirt/dress – 2-3 Tights – 2-3	Closed-toe shoes – 2 pairs Gym shoes with non-marking soles Socks – 5 pairs Underwear – 5+ 1 lightweight jacket 1 rain jacket Sweaters / Sweatshirts – 2-3 Pants – 2-3 Jeans – 2-3 Long-sleeve shirt – 3 Leggings/track pants – 2-3 Skirt/dress – 2-3 Tights – 2-3	Closed-toe shoes – 2 pairs Gym shoes with non-marking soles Socks – 5 pairs Underwear – 5+ 1 lightweight jacket 1 rain jacket Sweaters / Sweatshirts – 2-3 Pants – 2-3 Jeans – 2-3 Long-sleeve shirt – 3 Leggings/track pants – 2-3 Skirt/dress – 2-3 Tights – 2-3	Closed-toe shoes – 2 pairs Gym shoes with non-marking soles Socks – 5 pairs Underwear – 5+ 1 lightweight jacket 1 rain jacket Sweaters / Sweatshirts – 2-3 Pants – 2-3 Jeans – 2-3 Long-sleeve shirt – 3 Leggings/track pants – 2-3 Skirt/dress – 2-3 Tights – 2-3