School Supplies Buying Guide
Forgetting school supplies on the first day can be embarrassing and will not reflect well on your child, so go through this school supplies essentials list and make sure your child is packed and ready to learn!
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The core staple to any decent pencil case. Comes in 5mm (extra fine), 7mm (fine/medium) and even 9mm. |
For maths, stick to pencils so mistakes can easily be corrected. |
Active reading includes taking notes and highlighting important passages. |
Make corrections on your test with these colourful pens. |
Sharpening pencils can be a loud hassle, so try these mechanical pencils. |
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Pencil erasers do nothing but spread the graphite around, so use these professional erasers for a clear correction. |
Loud, obnoxious, and absolutely fun. |
Keep all of your writing equipment organized in these cute pencil cases. |
Don't let mechanical pencils run out during a test. Always have a pack of refills handy and don't forget to check the size before buying. |
Correction FluidCorrection Tape One version of the correction fluid was invented by the mother of former Monkees member Michael Nesbit. |
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Have one for every subject to keep your notes organized. |
Never forget an assignment by writing them all down in an assignment pad. |
Those who prefer binders to notebooks will need looseleaf and maybe graph paper for maths and science. |
Making flash cards is a great to learn facts and memorize words. |
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Protect your pricey textbook with book cover. |
Don't let young kids handle staplers--those tiny fingers can get hurt. |
Binders Stay organized with dividers for your binders and a hole puncher to punch holes in hand-outs. |
Leave little Post-Its as reminders for yourself or your child for assignments or doctor appointments. |
Keep your locker tidy so you can find your textbook and notebook in a hurry and not be late to class. |
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Scientific CalculatorGraphing Calculator Depending on what class you're in you might find either of these helpful. Calculus students will especially appreciate the graphing calculator. |
Keep your things safe and secure with a lock for your locker. Make sure to write down the combination and keep it at home in case you forget. |
Make Geometry a snap with a compass and a protractor. |
Dictionary Every student should have one of each of these at home. |
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Create South Park-esque characters with construction paper. |
Every mum's dream: washable markers for the youngsters. |
Most come as 12 packs but 36 and even 72 are available for the mini Leonardo da Vincis out there. |
Make sure to lay out plenty of newspapers before beginning craft projects to cut down on the mess and clean up. |
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Every child's first colouring tool. Keep a box handy for nostalgia's sake after you graduate first year. |
Minimize classroom accidents with these safety scissors. |
Create beautiful collages from glue and lots of photographs or magazine cut-outs. |
Mini ones are available to fit in pencil cases for use during class. Some also come with holes so they fit in your binder. |
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Ribbon Arts and crafts fun! |
Make your paper look as good and professional as possible. Remember, presentation is a big part of the grade. |
Always have a black cartridge on hand so you don't end up turning in the ten page essay in fuschia ink. |
Keep your desk and homework area clean and decluttered for maximum efficiency. |
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Help your kids learn the basics of maths and English in a fun way with these learning laptops. They'll feel like real grownups! |
Convert your notes into word documents. |
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop End the hassle of cords and wires and enter the world of bluetooth and wireless. |
Childrens Educational Software Encourage your kids to reach their potential in fun ways. |
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Old school lunch boxes will never go out of style. |
Alleviate back pressure with cute rolling backpacks. |
Fit everything you need for a day of learning and more in these laptop backpacks. |
A more professional option for carrying your textbooks. |