Preparing for kindergarten is exciting! Here’s a list of essential supplies:
- Backpack: Large enough to fit folders and lunch box
- Pencils: #2 pencils, preferably pre-sharpened
- Crayons: Box of 24 standard colors
- Markers: Washable, broad-line set
- Glue Sticks: Several for the year
- Safety Scissors: Blunt-tip, child-sized
- Folders: Plastic, two-pocket folders in different colors
- Pencil Box: To organize small supplies
- Erasers: Large pink erasers and pencil-top erasers
- Composition Notebook: Wide-ruled for writing practice
- Whiteboard: Small, individual-sized with dry-erase markers
- Change of Clothes: In case of spills or accidents
- Water Bottle: Spill-proof, labeled with child’s name
- Tissues: Box for classroom use
- Hand Sanitizer: Travel-sized bottle
Always check with your child’s school for specific requirements, as lists may vary.