No matter how peaceful and organized I try to make mornings, there's a scenario that unfolds about once a week in my home during the school year. My fourth grader will realize — usually moments before the bus comes — that she's lost some critical school supplies like a pencil, notebook, or folder. I go to retrieve the needed item, only to find that my kindergartener has used up every last pencil, folder, or piece of paper in the house. Cue frustration and tears — theirs and mine.
Here are the items that I'll be buying in bulk to save money, time, and a bit of sanity this school year. When I was growing up, my dad always bemoaned the fact that there was never a writing utensil available when he needed one. Now that I'm the parent, I understand his frustration!, then tuck the rest away safely for when you need them.
, another for storing art, and another for school notifications. I'll often grab a folder or two to organize work projects. These small items are constantly being lost. My child loves to delay homework to search for a sharpener, so having extra supplies on hand will keep everyone on track. Even as the pandemic wanes, we're all a bit more germ-conscious these days. I've attached hand sanitizer to my daughter's backpacks.