School supplies list 2021

With back-to-school season right around the corner, its time to start preparing school supply lists with everything your kids will need. Whether theyre a new kindergartener, a first-time campus dweller or a keen homeschooler, we got you.

After poring over lists from school boards across Canada, weve collected the essentialsfrompens and pencils to notebooks and Post-itsthat youll need to get them well-stocked for the coming year. Our curated list of back-to-school supplies also includes the nice-to-haves that will ease your child into the school year with no missteps.

Jump to a School Level

• Kindergarten
• Elementary School: Grades 1 to 3
• Elementary School: Grades 4 to 5
• Middle School
• High School
• University/College

Its a bigand excitingmoment to have your little one start kindergarten. Theyre off to formally learn about the world through art, literacy, math and play. Help ease them into the fun world of school education with all the right supplies from washable markers and construction paper to easy-open lunch boxes andsighglue.

Must-Haves

• Backpack
• Lunch box
• Water bottle
• Washable markers
• Pencils
• Pencil grips
• Exercise notebooks
• Kids 5 scissors
• Glue sticks
• Coloured pencils
• Construction paper
• Tissue
• Indoor gym shoes
• Eraser
• Pencil case

Nice-to-Haves

• Hair ties
• Glitter glue
• Modeling clay
• Washable paint
• Hand sanitizer
• Art smock

You blinked and your babies have hit grade school. Before your little ones can shop for themselves, its important to keep them outfitted with every essential. From kids backpacks to folders to a new pair of gym shoes, check off all the items in this back-to-school shopping list for grades one through three.

Must-Haves

• Backpack
• Water bottle
• Lunch bag or box
• Exercise notebooks
• Pencil case
• Pencils
• Eraser
• Glue sticks
• Coloured pencils
• Washable markers
• Folders
• Gym shoes
• Kids 5 scissors
• Ruler
• Tape
• Sharpener

Nice-to-Haves

• Oil pastels
• Liquid paper
• Highlighter
• Post-it notes
• Snack storage containers
• Colourful erasers

While standard pencils are still a must, kids in higher primary grades start needing more advanced school supplies like permanent pens [yikes!], highlighters and even calculators. Think of buying a bigger backpack for these years as binders and folders need more space than that old stuffed animal your little one couldnt leave home without.

Must-Haves

• Backpack
• Water bottle
• Lunch bag
• Pencil case
• No. 2 pencils
• Mechanical pencils
• Blue, black or red pens
• Coloured pencils
• Tape
• Eraser
• Ruler
• White school glue
• Liquid paper
• Highlighter
• Calculator
• Subject divider notebooks
• Index cards
• Binders
• Report covers

Nice-to-Haves

• Sandwich container
• Rainbow coloured gel pens
• Oil pastels
• Charcoal/art pencils
• 3-hole puncher
• Paper reinforcements
• Fun erasers
• Post-it notes

Help your middle schooler make a seamless transition to their teen years with the right school supplies to keep them afloat in a sea of new academic and social demands. Usually around this age, kids start wanting a much more active role in choosing their backpacks, lunch bags and binders, so why not shop online together this year?

Must-Haves

• Backpack
• Lunch bag
• Pencil case
• No. 2 pencils
• Mechanical pencils
• Ballpoint pens
• Scientific calculator
• White school glue
• Liquid paper
• Highlighter
• Eraser
• Binders
• Subject divider notebooks
• Loose-leaf lined paper
• Reinforcements
• Index cards
• Graph paper
• Protractor
• Subject dividers
• Report covers
• Combination lock

Nice-to-Haves

• Post-it notes
• Weekly assignment planner
• Locker mirror
• USB flash drive
• Binder clips

With adulthood on the not-so-distant horizon, your high schoolers will need a strong academic foundation to cross that bridge and organization is key. With many subjects and multiple teachers, the high school supply list of essentials now includes subject dividers and the all-important assignment planner to keep them organized.

Must-Haves

• Backpack
• Pencil case
• Mechanical pencils
• No. 2 pencils
• Multicoloured ballpoint pens
• Sharpie permanent markers
• Highlighter
• Subject dividers
• Eraser
• Binders
• Binder pouches
• Subject divider notebooks
• Loose-leaf lined paper
• Weekly assignment planner
• Index cards
• Graph paper
• Printer paper
• Reinforcements
• 3-hole puncher
• Geometry set
• Report covers
• 8 scissors
• Scientific calculator
• Stapler
• Combination lock

Nice-to-Haves

• Post-it page markers
• USB flash drive
• Locker hooks
• Magnetic dry erase board
• Lip balm

The needs of college and university students extend far beyond those of the classroom, as the dorm room is where they will spend most of their time. Outfitting the dormitory space can be expensive, so finding all-in-one products like Bed in a Bag can be a great cost-saving solution. Oh, and buying a milk frother will definitely save them trips to the fancy coffee shop.

School Zone

Must-Haves

• Graphing calculator
• Laptop
• External hard drive
• USB key
• Laptop backpack
• Printer
• Wirebound notebooks
• Graph paper
• Printer paper
• Loose-leaf lined paper
• Reinforcements
• 3-hole puncher
• Combination lock
• Mechanical pencil
• Ballpoint pens

Nice-to-Haves

• Magnetic dry erase board
• Post-it page markers
• Lip balm
• Reusable face mask
• Snack storage containers

Dorm Zone

Must-Haves

• Coffee pod maker
• Kettle
• Blender
• Mini fridge
• Compact microwave
• Cutlery set
• Vacuum
• Trash can
• Space heater/fan
• Power strip
• Extension cord
• Picture hanging strips
• Cube organizer
• Drawer cart
• Shelving system
• Hooks
• Hangers
• Zippered mattress protector
• Bed sheets
• Shoe rack
• Full-length door mirror
• Shower caddy organizer

Nice-to-Haves

• Fun accent pillows
• Lava lamp
• Bean bag chair
• Milk frother
• Ear plugs
• Sleep mask

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