During the back-to-school season in the United States, students and parents need to buy a series of items to prepare for the new school year. These items cover aspects of study, life and personal equipment to ensure that students can start their school life smoothly. The following is a detailed shopping list covering the basic items that students of different ages may need:
School supplies
Stationery:
Pencils, mechanical pencils and their refills
Erasers
Ballpoint pens, signature pens (blue, black)
Highlighters
Markers (multiple colors)
Notebooks, loose-leaf paper
Folders, information books
Rulers, compasses
Glue, solid glue sticks
Stick-on notes
Staplers and staplers
Paper clips, thumb tacks
Books and teaching materials:
Textbooks (new, second-hand or electronic versions)
Reference books, dictionaries
Workbooks, exercise books
Technology products:
Calculators (especially for math and science students)
Laptops, tablets
USB flash drives or external hard drives
Printers and ink cartridges (for home use)
Personal equipment
Backpacks: durable and with enough space to store all items Backpack
Lunch box/insulated bag: if you bring your own lunch
Water bottle: keep hydrated, environmentally friendly materials are preferred
Personal hygiene products: hand sanitizer, tissues, small packages of wet wipes
Clothing and shoes
School uniforms: if the school requires uniform dress
Daily casual clothes: T-shirts, jeans, casual pants, skirts, etc.
Sports equipment: sportswear and sneakers for physical education classes
Shoes: comfortable daily shoes, formal shoes, sneakers
Others
Daily planning tools: calendars, planners, time management apps
Dormitory supplies (for college students): sheets, pillows, quilts, laundry baskets, storage boxes, etc.
Protective supplies: masks, personal protective equipment (depending on the situation)
When shopping, you can pay attention to the back-to-school promotions of major retailers, plan your budget reasonably, and consider whether it is necessary to buy sustainable or environmentally friendly products. By comparing prices and using coupons, you can save a certain amount of money while meeting your needs.
