The Ultimate Back to School Shopping List 2022
Like all good things, summer is coming to an end. But with this ending, sparks another adventure – a new school year! Making new memories, forging new friendships, and learning new concepts- there’s nothing quite like the feeling of being back at school on that very first day. But how students feel about the upcoming school year can be dependent on how prepared they are beforehand. With August rushing by, we’re only weeks away from the new school year! Meaning it’s time to hit the stores and start your back-to-school shopping- if you haven’t already!
School supply shopping should be a fun and an interactive experience. There are some classic essential supplies that are needed at almost every grade level, such as a fresh set of #2 pencils, a new bag or backpack, and stacks of lined and unlined paper. However, there are many unconventional items that are not featured on your typical list, but are extremely beneficial for your student to have. Below we’ve provided you with a unique list of eccentric materials for your back to school shopping. While not all are needed in the classroom, they are great for getting your learner ready, familiar with, and prepared for the school year ahead. Separated by grade level, the list below is sure to help your student feel prepared and excited, and have a school year that’s one for the books!
Pre K – Kindergarten Supplies
- Over-the-Ear Headphones
- Velcro Sneakers
- Water Bottle
- Raz-Kids Membership
- Epic Membership
- Stuffed Animal or Rest Buddy
- Lunchbox
- Playdough
- Unifix Cubes
- Magnify Glass
- Puzzles!
- Washable Markers
- Watercolor Paints
- Smock and/or Apron
- Extra Hair Ties
- Blank Canvas
- Hand Sanitizer
- Box of Tissues
Elementary School Supplies: Grades 1-5
- Erasable Ballpoint Pens
- Kindle/ eBook Tablet
- Audible.com Membership
- Over-the-Ear Headphones
- Private Tutor with Novel Education Group
- iPad or Tablet
- Amazon “Prime Reading” Account
- Grades 1-3: Over-the-Ear Headphones
- Grades 4-5: In-the-Ear Headphones
- Disposable Camera
- Decorating Stickers for Lockers, Folders, Notebooks
- Enrichment Program with Novel Education Group
- Canteen Bottle
- Reading Light
- Tissues
- Chapstick
- Hand Sanitizer
Middle School & High School Supplies
- Blue Light Blocking Glasses
- Personal Calendar
- Graphing Calculator
- Locker Accessories
- Laptop
- Computer Mouse
- Library Card
- Quizlet Account
- Wireless Headphones
- White Noise Machine
- Desk Chair
- Portable Charger
- Reading Light
- Travel Mug
- Canteen Bottle
- “Book of the Month” Subscription Box
- Emergency Cash
Our pro tip to you from us at Novel Education Group is to keep your student involved in the entire shopping process. For example, take your student with you to the store or let them browse the web with you for any online purchases. Whether you go in store or search the web, be sure to have your shopping list with you. In fact, your student can practice being responsible by checking off any items they’ve ordered, and it will also exercise their discipline as they must stick to purchasing items on their list. We believe that when students shop for themselves and have the entire “back to school shopping experience,” the more excited they will be about the new school year.
Though the end of summer can be somber, we are here to remind you that the start of school can be extremely exciting! Try taking a picture of your student on their first day, let them pick out their own outfit to help pump them up. Though we can’t make summer last longer, we can give you tips on how to help your student feel excited and prepared for the upcoming school year.
