For schoolchildren, you will need basic school supplies that will make the start of the next school term easier. Here is a detailed list of what your child will need:
1. School backpack
Ergonomic and lightweight, ideally with padded straps and plenty of room for textbooks, a snack, and other supplies.
2. Pencil case
It should include:
- Pencils (ideally HB or No. 2 hardness)
- Pen (ergonomic at first, for early writing)
- Eraser
- Sharpener
- Colored pencils (at least 12 colors)
- Markers (optional)
- Ruler (15 cm to fit in the case)
3. Notebooks
You will usually need:
- A5 notebooks with lines (e.g., 512) and without lines
- A4 notebooks (e.g., for art class)
- Handwriting practice notebook (special notebooks that may be prescribed by the school)
4. Covers for notebooks and textbooks
To protect notebooks and textbooks.
5. Lunch box
A practical, easy-to-open box for daily snacks.
6. Water bottle
Ideally leakproof and easy to clean.
7. Art supplies
- Watercolors and brushes (various sizes)
- Colored papers
- Glue (preferably stick glue)
- Scissors (with rounded tips for safety)
- Crayons and chalk (as per school guidelines)
- Portfolio for drawings (A3 or A4, per school requirements)
8. Indoor shoes and sports gear
- Indoor shoes – Comfortable and sturdy, fitting the child well.
- Bag for indoor shoes – For storing them at school.
- Sports clothing and shoes – Comfortable clothes and athletic shoes for PE. Include a PE kit bag.
Other essentials
- Fabric bag or drawstring bag for PE – For storing sports clothes and shoes.
- 30 cm ruler – For geometry or math.
- Tissues – A pack of paper tissues.
- Bag for wet clothes – For trips or PE days.
- Apron or an old T-shirt for art activities – To keep clothes clean.
This list covers the essentials. Some schools may have specific requirements, so it's always a good idea to check if they have their own supply list that includes additional items.