What are the things that you need to keep in mind when preparing for Back to School? It actually starts when school finishes.
- When School finishes, what has been returned which is still in good condition, and any supplies that have not been used. Take note of them and make sure to use for the upcoming scholastic year;
- The majority of schools give the stationery and books list a few weeks after school finishes. I always like to start my back to school shopping from the books – that way if anything should be out of stock there would be ample time for me to source from somewhere else;
- Next I think about the stationery – and this is where you can source any unused supplies and avoid buying extras;
- Last but not least I buy shoes and uniforms (if applicable). Kids grow up so fast, so don’t wish to risk them outgrowing shoes and clothes before school starts.
On my YouTube channel I am sharing with you the Stationery and Books bought for my two children. The books cost Eur138, whilst stationery for two children cost Eur143.
I am also listing the stationery required for my daughter, who is going into Grade 5 (Church School) and for my son who is starting Kinder 1 (Government School).
Grade 5 Stationery List
- For Mathematics
- 9 lined copybooks (48 pages)
- 2 squared copybooks (48 pages)
- 1 A4 Blue flat file with empty plastic folders
- 1 transparent ruler
- For English
- 3 wide lined copybooks (64 pages)
- 1 A4 Project book
- 1 A4 Display file (60 pockets)
- For Maltese
- 1 Display file (30 pockets)
- 1 A4 project book
- 2 wide lined copybooks (64 pages)
- For Religion
- Display file
- Scrap Book
- Other
- 1 pack A4 File Paper (foolscaps)
- 1 set of coloured pencils
- 1 safety scissors
- School Diary (this is bought from the School)
- A4 folder with sections for different subjects
- 2 toilet rolls
- 1 box of tissues
- 1 pump handwash bottle (still need to be bought)
- In Pencil Case
- 2 Fine blue Biros
- 1 Red Biro
- 1 Green Biro
- 2 Pencils
- Good rubber
- Sharpner
- Pencil colours
- Long transparent ruler
- Small Stapler
- Stapels
- Pair of Round edged scissors
- Glue stick
Kinder 1 Stationery List
- 1 passport size photo
- 5 colour cardboard
- 5 white cardboard
- 1 packet large paper plates
- 1 packet small paper plates
- A4 plain drawing book (without lines)
- A4 plastic button folder blue (already have at home)
- A5 plastic button folder transparent
- Apron with long sleeves (already have at home)
- Box of tissues (pop up)
- Packet of cotton woorl
- 1 packet of large google eyes
- 1 antibacterial handwash large
- Kids scissors (rounded edges)
- Large packet of wet wipes
- Large packet of coloured popsicle sticks
- Notebook with lines
- Pipe cleaners
- Pompoms
- 1 thick paint brush
- UHU glue large (twist and glue)
- UHU Stick large
- PVA Glue large
- Polyfoam (from toyshop) – (already had)
- 4 different colours of Playdough tubs
- 1 Shaving foam
Check out the YouTube video to see all the items purchased, including Grade 5 school books.
Make sure to Subscribe to my channel as in the upcoming weeks will be uploading more organizing videos for Back to School.
Love
Strugglingmum xxx