Back To School

As we gear up for Back to School, there are a few things to remember as you check supply lists and restock.

The first thing you should do is check your child's grade level or even classroom teacher supply list.  Sometimes stores like Wal-Mart, Staples, Office Depot, and Target have these lists available.  They are also posted to the front of the school buildings your child attends or even the website.  It's always best to stick to the list and not get a whole bunch of extras.  If you are like me, I love office supplies and back to school supplies especially the arts and crafts stuff!  Here are some great things to have on hand at your house as you are doing your shopping.  Scissors, Elmer's glue, wide ruled and college ruled paper.  Also if you have little ones in grades K-2, you want to keep a primary handwriting tablet on hand.  It's really important for them to practice their handwriting and other basics.  Also, pick up some construction paper and poster board.  These are great for classroom and individual projects.  I like going to Dollar General for a lot of it. They usually have a great selection and very reasonable prices.  Other handy things are twine and crayons/colored pencils/markers.