The Only Back to School Supply Cheat Sheet You Need in 2020

Back to school (or college!) is only a few days away, and it's time to gear up for fresh new year of learning. While we are still figuring out what the new year is going to look like, it's still esencial to be well equipped to ace the school year. So whether you are homeschooling, leaving off to college or finally coming back to the class room, we made the ultimate school supply list for you, so you only need to check it twice!

And while you are at it, have you checked out our back to school guide? Find our back-to-school organization tips, the best 2020 laptops for school, and the hottest backpacks of the year.

 

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Kindergarten

• Pencil bag (Shop at Staples)
• Crayons (Shop at Staples)
• Colored pencils (Shop at Staples)
• Washable markers (Shop at Staples)
• No. 2 pencils (Shop at Staples)
• Pencil grips (Shop at Staples)
• Pencil sharpener (Shop at Staples)
• Glue sticks (Shop at Staples)
• Erasers (Shop at Staples)
• Blunt-tipped scissors (Shop at Staples)
• Plastic folders (Shop at Staples)
• Wide-ruled notebook or pad (Shop at Staples)
• Backpack (Shop at Macys for USA, Indigo for Canada)
• Lunchbox or bag (Shop at Under Armour)

Elementary School

• Pencil case (Shop at Staples)
• Crayons (Shop at Staples)
• Colored pencils (Shop at Staples)
• Washable markers (Shop at Staples)
• No. 2 pencils (Shop at Staples)
• Highlighters (Shop at Staples)
• Pencil sharpener (Shop at Staples)
• Glue sticks (Shop at Staples)
• Erasers (Shop at Staples)
• Blunt-tipped scissors (Shop at Staples)
• Plastic folders (Shop at Staples)
• Plastic folders (Shop at Staples)
• Blue or black pens (Shop at Staples)
• Wide-ruled notebook or pad (Shop at Staples)
• Ruler (Shop at Staples)
• Calculator (Shop at Staples)
• Personal organizer/ planner (Shop at Staples)
• Three-ring binder (Shop at Staples)
• spiral notebooks (Shop at Staples)
• Backpack (Shop at Macys for USA, Indigo for Canada)
• Lunchbox or bag (Shop at Under Armour)

Middle School & High School

• Pencil pouch (Shop at Staples)
• Blue or black ballpoint pens (Shop at Staples)
• No. 2 pencils (Shop at Staples)
• Pencil sharpener (Shop at Staples)
• Highlighters (Shop at Staples)
• Permanent markers (Shop at Staples)
• Personal organizer/ planner (Shop at Staples)
• Erasers (Shop at Staples)
• Three-ring binder (Shop at Staples)
• Three-hole-punch (Shop at Staples)
• Loose-leaf paper or spiral notebooks (Shop at Staples)
• Graph paper (Shop at Staples)
• White-Out (Shop at Staples)
• Ruler (Shop at Staples)
• Scissors (Shop at Staples)
• Graphing calculator (Shop at Staples)
• Book covers (Shop at Staples)
• Backpack (Shop at Under Armour)
• Lunchbox or bag (Shop at Under Armour)
• Plastic folders (Shop at Staples)
• Glue (Shop at Staples)
• Post-it Notes (Shop at Staples)
• Subject dividers (Shop at Staples)
• Index cards (Shop at Staples)

College

Academic Supplies

• Three-ring binder (Shop at Staples)
• Three-hole-punch (Shop at Staples)
• Loose-leaf paper or spiral notebooks  (Shop at Staples)
• Graph paper (Shop at Staples)
• Subject dividers (Shop at Staples)
• Index cards  (Shop at Staples)
• Plastic folders (Shop at Staples)
• Blue or black ballpoint pens (Shop at Staples)
• Mechanical pencils (Shop at Staples)
• Permanent markers (Shop at Staples)
• Highlighters (Shop at Staples)
• Erasers (Shop at Staples)
• Pencil pouch (Shop at Staples)
• Scissors (Shop at Staples)
• Stapler and staples (Shop at Staples)
• Tape (Shop at Staples)
• Post-it Notes (Shop at Staples)
• White-Out  (Shop at Staples)
• Personal organizer/ planner  (Shop at Staples)
• Graphing calculator (Shop at Staples)
• Backpack (Shop at Staples)
• Laptop (Shop at HP)
• Wireless printer  (Shop at Staples)
• Computer paper (Shop at Staples)
• Ink cartridges  (Shop at Staples)

Dorm Essentials

• Mattress cover (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Mattress pad (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Pillow (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Twin XL sheet set (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Twin XL comforter set (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Bed risers (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Storage bins (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Shelving (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Closet organizer/shoe rack (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Trash can (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Desk and floor lamp (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Fan (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Space heater (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Extension cords (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Alarm clock (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Towels (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Shower caddy (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Hangers (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Adhesive hooks (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Batteries (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Mini fridge(Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Coffeemaker (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)
• Travel mug (Shop at Bed Bath & Beyond)