Kindergarten School Supplies
Kindergarten is an exciting time to learn and engage in new activities for young children. Set your kindergartener up for success with the right school supplies. Staples has all the back-to-school supplies that your student will need for kindergarten through second grade. Learn more below!
What School Supplies Do I Need For Kindergarten?
When it comes to kindergarten school supplies, your child’s teacher or school will typically provide a list of items students will need. Common school supplies for kindergarten students include writing utensils, glue sticks, school glue, markers, tissues, crayons, colored pencils and possibly safety scissors. Pencil pouches are also helpful school supplies for kindergarten so that young students can easily keep up with all their writing tools. School backpacks are valuable as well to carry supplies home and to school each day. Since students in kindergarten typically eat lunch at school, they may need a lunch tote and water bottle to take with them. Teachers may also ask for class contributions, like tissues or paper.
What to Consider When Buying Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade School Supplies
If this is your first time buying school supplies for kindergarten, here are a few tips. These also apply to first grade school supplies and second grade school supplies.
- Choose safety scissors for kindergarten students. These scissors have a blunt tip and plastic blades for safer cutting.
- Opt for notebooks and writing pads that feature wide-ruled lines for kids learning to write.
- Use a label maker or tape to create adhesive name labels for their major supplies, like backpacks, lunch boxes and water bottles.
- Consider quick-drying pens and markers to prevent smudging and messes.
- Buy erasers in fun shapes and colors for children learning to write and draw.
- Look for pens and pencils that have rubber grips for easier holding. You can even buy a rubber grip separately.
- Buy in bulk to save money if you have more than one student in the family.
- Let your student help pick out their school supplies. Choose items that they enjoy, such as items that feature certain characters or colors, so they’ll be excited to use them and have positive associations for school.
Why Do Students Need Kindergarten School Supplies?
Though they’re young, kindergarteners still need school supplies to be successful during the school year. Having these supplies allows them to fully participate in activities and engage in learning. Having a variety of supplies on hand, such as markers and crayons, can help them learn to use different tools and express themselves creatively.