[ral8r7]

My DS will be going to Kindergarten this fall.
I want to start getting things he may need on the school supply list.
Anyone know what supplies he may need other then the obvious
I heard and sanitizer, kleenex..........
I need to find some deals on this stuff

[CM_ANGEL]

At my son's school, he needs:

3 boxes of tissues
2 boxes of wipes
1 gallon size Ziploc
1 small size Ziploc
2 dozen glue sticks

Go on your school's website, they probably have a list.

[ral8r7]

Originally Posted by CM_ANGEL

At my son's school, he needs:

3 boxes of tissues
2 boxes of wipes
1 gallon size Ziploc
1 small size Ziploc
2 dozen glue sticks

Go on your school's website, they probably have a list.

Oh yes Ziplock- I heard that

[scrollic]

You may want to call the school directly for a list. I've done that with mine. Many schools also post their supply lists on the school's website.

HTH,
Stacey

[mndsilvers7]

I found my first graders supply list last night - get this - he has to take 36 - yes 36 sharpened pencils in - that is 1 pencil a week - what happened to taking 3 or 4 and then bringing more from home as you need them - it's like they don't want to teach them the responsibility of keeping track of their pencils - SHEESH - AND he has to take in 10 - yes 10 glue sticks - good think pencils and glue sticks are cheap - I just think it's ridiculous.

I'm with whoever said to call the school or you could wait until your *orientation day* But if you are like me I like to have everything EARLY so I don't have to run out the night before. Good Luck!

[_rori]

wow. my ds school provides everything .. all we have to buy is stuff for him to do his homework .. and a backpack, of course.

[cry24]

you may need a little fold out mat (found at walmart) these sell out really quick!!! Or a towel depending on the teacher for him to take naps on. Hth

[mykidzx5]

my 2nd and 3rd graders need 10 packs of post its. target has them 2 for 5 this week. whats a better deal on this? or whats the best deal on post its?

[mykidzx5]

sorry for hijackig your post , my daughter is also going to kindergarten and her teacher has asked for expo markers, no glue sticks but regular glue in a bottle. i will get her list and post more

[lwilsonide]

Originally Posted by CM_ANGEL

At my son's school, he needs:

3 boxes of tissues
2 boxes of wipes
1 gallon size Ziploc
1 small size Ziploc
2 dozen glue sticks

Go on your school's website, they probably have a list.

This seems like a lot of non-school supplies.

We needed markers, crayons, a white board a pencil bag, 1 dozen pencils....stuff liek that. We start Aug 20th & the list was sent out just this week. Every school & most likely every grade has different needs so I would check with your school before buying anyhting.

[bette]

I'd say all of above, a mat or towel (our schools will not allow the mat) for naptime, Clorox wipes, change of clothes in a bag, blunt tip scissors. And you'll be ok! I've gone through it twice already and it's hard but you can do it!

[bette]

Originally Posted by lwilsonide

This seems like a lot of non-school supplies.

We needed markers, crayons, a white board a pencil bag, 1 dozen pencils....stuff liek that. We start Aug 20th & the list was sent out just this week. Every school & most likely every grade has different needs so I would check with your school before buying anyhting.

OMG! I wish that was all we had to buy here! Our list is about 40-50 items every year. The parents completely fund the school even though it's public. We have to send in reams of paper, band-aids, sanitizer, and more plus all the normal stuff!

[tammiw516]

I have noticed that over the years we are slowly buying items that the school used to provide, like the dry erase markers, red pens, sandwich bags, polaroid film, and hand sanitizer. It really makes the younger kids school supplies cost go way up.

Also, when they are asking for 36 pencils at a time and all those glue sticks, you are sending them for other kids who don't bring any supplies. My daughters list specifally says NOT to put her name on any of it!! And when she gets to school, they will take her supplies and put them in the storage cabinet. Last year, her list required 6 large boxes of kleenex. My family of 4 only uses about 2 or 3 in a year. Not sure what the schools are doing with our tax money they get, but I don't think they are using it on things they should be.

[TigerGirl1226]

I talked to my aunt today and she was telling me about the list for my cousin who starts kindergarten in a few weeks. He has to bring the 8 ounce bottles of hand sanitizer! That's a ton once you multiply it times the 20 kids in his class!

[strauberin]

Walmart usually has the local school's supply lists in a display near the door closest school supplies!! My son is also starting K and has to have (2) 24 ct. crayons and (1) 8 ct. crayon, 16 glue sticks, 1 glue bottle,Washable markers,Water paint set, paint shirt, clipboard,3 blue dry erase markers,Kleenex,1 dozen pencils, gym shoes, and that's all I can think of without the list....Hope this helps!! Walmart has some really cheap deals on a lot of stuff and I price matched the other stuff.

[ral8r7]

[quote=lwilsonide;647827]This seems like a lot of non-school supplies.QUOTE]

That is what I was thinking!!!

[lwilsonide]

Originally Posted by bette

OMG! I wish that was all we had to buy here! Our list is about 40-50 items every year. The parents completely fund the school even though it's public. We have to send in reams of paper, band-aids, sanitizer, and more plus all the normal stuff!

I found ym exact list & this is private school. We were also lucky as we were able to order it from a school supply company (except those in red) & it will eb waiting for DS on the first day of school. I think it was $37.

12 sharpened penicls (not mechanical)
24 box crayons
1 lg glue stick or 2 small
1 pair of scissors
1 soft penicl bag (money bag type)
1 box colored penicls
1 box erasers
Germ X or Purell
1 hand held pencil sharperner
1 lg easer
2 lg boxes tissues
1 box washable markers
girls: box of ziploca bags (qt size)
Boys: lg box of baby wipes
white board
writing tablets (1 book, 1 rip out)

[suzyqwerty1234]

i teach pre school at a private school I ask for:
3 boxes of kleenex
2 boxes of wipes - we use these for art clean-up and we share with the toddlers(they use so many)
clear plastic jars with screw on lid
film or camera ( this is optional in my rm. due to price)
hand sanitzier
hth

[triscut]

Wow- some of you need a lot of stuff! DD is starting kindergarten this year also- the only things that are not school related that she needs is kleenex and 1 box of crackers per month.

[lhart24]

All our stores are starting to put out the local lists... may want to check there...

Also if you know of anyone who has a child slightly older than yours.. call them and ask what they had to bring..

It seems to be a wide array of needs.. One class I volunteer in has to have the following (there may be more.. this is just what I remember)
~Hand santizer
~ziplock baggies
~tissues
~dry erase markers
~sharpies
~pencils
~8 ct crayon - they are specific on the brand and it isnt crayola
~pink eraser
~glue sticks
~those markers for writing on the overhead projector films.. for the life of me I cant think of the name
~bookbag
~mat for naptime
~pencil box
~red pens

The other class is somewhat different
~pencil box
~ziplock baggies
~tissues
~24 ct crayola
~8 ct markers
~white glue
~art smock thingie
~mat for napping
~bookbag
~pencils
~pink eraser
~index cards (they make flash cards out of these)
~folders (I think 3)

That is all I can remember right now

[MSO]

In defense of the teachers, they pay for these things out of their pocket when the kids don't bring them. Schools across the nation have cut teacher supplies to a bare minimum. We have been buying this week, 22 sets of glue and crayons, pencils, folders, etc. because some families in our district just can't supply those things for as many children as they have. This way the kids have new supplies and feel as good as the next child. I do this because I love the children in my room and know that they aren't at fault for bad choices their parents make or for things even out of their parents' control. I know that when supplies are taken up it seems that you are supplying for someone else's child, but I take up supplies because the children don't have a place to store them (but I mark everything except pencils). I understand where you are coming from with those thoughts, but please know that the teachers are using their own money for those children who can't supply these things. Okay...off my chest. :>)

[threelittlecupcakes]

Here is the supply list for Kindergarten from our school

(label these with your child's name)
2 pocket folders
large backpack or school bag
tennis shoes with non marking soles
small resting mat or blanket

(do not label with name)
ten bucks snack money
1 box 5 oz dixie cups
2 pks of 8 count original colors crayola crayons
4 large or 6 small glue sticks
8 or more #2 pencils
1 8pk original color crayola washable markers
1 box tissue

[SHERY123]

ours is
boxes of crayons 24 ct
1pack pencils
pencil box
scissors
glue 8 oz
washable markers
dry erase markers
any notebook
gallon baggies
reg baggies
hand sanitizer
paper towels 2 rolls
tissues
dixie cups
disinfecting wipes
towel or nap mat
back pack

i buy stuff when it hit the clearance rake and put it back for up coming years i got nice stuff from cvs last year 90% off
dry erase boards with markers ( now none of the kids need them )
markers , etc

[Mom2ThreeLovesCVS]

I haven't received a list for my daughter yet, she starts kindergarten this year too. I remember from my son that he specifically needed the big, fat pencils (easier for them to hold) and the big, fat crayons too. Try to find them now, while the big sales are going. They never go as cheap as the other school items, so right now is the lowest you'll find them.

I also grabbed some erasers, glue sticks & colored pencils for her too.

Does anyone ever send in extra supplies for the teachers? I was thinking of sending some extra folders and notebooks, I figure the teacher would appreciate them, right?

[tammiw516]

Originally Posted by MSO

In defense of the teachers, they pay for these things out of their pocket when the kids don't bring them. Schools across the nation have cut teacher supplies to a bare minimum. We have been buying this week, 22 sets of glue and crayons, pencils, folders, etc. because some families in our district just can't supply those things for as many children as they have. This way the kids have new supplies and feel as good as the next child. I do this because I love the children in my room and know that they aren't at fault for bad choices their parents make or for things even out of their parents' control. I know that when supplies are taken up it seems that you are supplying for someone else's child, but I take up supplies because the children don't have a place to store them (but I mark everything except pencils). I understand where you are coming from with those thoughts, but please know that the teachers are using their own money for those children who can't supply these things. Okay...off my chest. :>)

My mom is a teacher too and I'm not sure how the less fortunate kids get their supplies, but I do know she spends a ton of money on the bulletin board and classroom supplies. There is never enough money for that so she does buy it herself.

Our Church missions board gives $25 per child to help families with the cost of supplies and there may be some other programs out there too.

I think the school could help us out a little by having the kids clean up the old fashioned way.........good ole soap and water. I do not like the hand sanitizers being used in place of soap and water. Washing up in the bathroom with soap and water would save us a lot of money on hand sanitizers and baby wipes. Those items are expensive and are not teaching kids to wash their hands. Not sure the kindergarteners need to be licking the alcohol off their hands all day long. When I subbed in the Kindergarten class, that was one thing I really had a hard time with. Hand sanitizer should be strickly for the WalMart shopping cart handle, LOL.