Whether you’re a student, mother or teacher it’s that time of year when we’re thinking about back-to-school supplies. This year it’s all about getting everything in one stop. Here’s what you’ll be looking for.
STUDENTS
Calculators – Printing, non-printing, pocket-size, or scientific, calculators in every shape, size, and price, continue to be among the best-selling of all back-to-school supplies.
Pens, pencils, highlighters, markers – A necessity for every student, every school, everywhere.
Pocket calendar – One of the most underrated items, a pocket calendar helps with everything from dating an assignment to planning a research paper.
Cell phones – While talking during class isn’t allowed, it’s a family necessity for schedule coordination.
Ruled notebooks – Get a different color for each subject. This year consider going green by buying those made of recycled paper.
Binders and pocket folders – For organizing miscellaneous handouts and papers.
Backpack – Big enough to hold various shapes and sizes, but not too large for the child.
COLLEGE STUDENTS
In addition to the above, popular items for the college-bound include:
Planner – Electronic or paper, this must-have helps keep projects, papers, and assignments on track.
Sturdy backpack or messenger bag – While a shoulder-style messenger bag keeps things neatly arranged, a sturdy backpack (or one on wheels) easily accommodates the heaviest textbooks.
Laptop – An everyday essential for class work, research, and communications.
Flash drive – For those times when you can leave the laptop at the dorm, conveniently carry your work in your pocket.
TEACHERS
Markers – Including fine-point, thick-point, and plain (non-toxic).
Colored chalk – Livens up the lesson and helps make an important point.
Index cards – Great for customized flash cards, teacher’s notes, and general organization.
Post-it notes – Handy labelers and reminders.
Color folders – Keeps classes, subjects and lesson plans together.
Tape – Both transparent and masking for multiple uses.
Get the school year off to the right start with the right stuff.
