The Complete Back-to-School Shopping Lists for School
It's nearly time for kids to go back to school! We know how chaotic this can be - and with COVID-19 to consider this year, it's bound to feel stressful. To help you de-stress, we’ve put together a complete checklist of items that you will need for back-to-school:
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Stationery
Here at Dotty about Paper, we are obsessed with all things stationery! Here are the main things that you will need.- Pencils
- Pens
- Sharpie pens
- Highlighters
- Erasers
- Pencil sharpener
- Colouring pencils
- Glue stick
- Notebooks
- Calculator
- Protractor (optional)
- Tip-ex (optional)
- Post-it Notes
- Pencil case
- Stickers (optional)
- Homework planners (optional)
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Hygiene
Next, think about hygiene. With COVID-19 still going on, you'll need to make sure your child has that little bit of extra protection, and is keeping hygienic at school.- Hand sanitiser
- Name labels
- Face Masks (optional)
Lunch
When it comes to lunch, keep things very simple. All you need is:- Lunch box
- Snack box
- Water bottle
- Name labels
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Uniform
With a new year, you may find that your child has slightly grown out of their uniform. Make sure they're looking smart with some fresh new uniform. You will need:- Polo shirts
- Jumper / Cardigan
- Trousers
- Skirt
- Socks
- Waterproof Coat
- Hat, scarf, and gloves (depending on the weather!)
- A change of clothing for younger children
- Iron-on Name Labels
- Gym Bag
- Gym Shoes/Plimsolls
- T-shirt
- Shorts
- Socks
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