The full scoop on New York City’s school year is still underway. Therefore, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared when it comes to school supplies. We’ve organized back-to-school lists for students of all ages so that kids can make the most out of this academic year. Whether your kids are starting preschool or making their way to high school, we have you covered with the essentials and extra items to be prepared this school year.
If you do feel able to venture out, try shopping Dollar stores for some of the most basic supplies such as crayons, pencils, glue, and folders. This will help keep supply costs down especially when buying for multiple kids.
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Preschool Supplies
- Pencils ($4.47 Walmart)
- Colored Pencils ($3.29 Target)
- Crayons ($.50 Target)
- Markers ($3.99 Target)
- Pencil Box ($4.99 Target)
- Construction Paper ($3.75 Target)
- Liquid Glue ($1.79 Target)
- Glue Stick ($.50 Walmart)
- Drawing Pad ($2.75 Target)
- Folder ($.50 Target)
- Facial Tissue Pocket Pack ($2.89 Target)
- Backpack ($46 Dabbawalla)
- Lunchbox ($14.99 Target)
- Hand Sanitizer with Jelly Wrap ($2.59 Target)
Kindergarten School Supplies
- Pencils ($4.47 Walmart)
- Erasers ($1.50 Target)
- Pencil box ($1 Target)
- Pencil sharpener ($.55 Target)
- Crayons ($.50 Target)
- Colored pencils ($3.29 Target)
- Markers ($3.99 Target)
- Safety scissors ($1.49 Target)
- Notebook ($1 Target)
- Folder ($.50 Target)
- Construction paper ($5.89 Target)
- Glue sticks ($.50 Walmart)
- Facial Tissue Pocket Pack ($2.89 Target)
- Backpack ($27.99 Amazon)
- Lunchbox ($9.99 Amazon)
- Hand Sanitizer with Jelly Wrap ($2.59 Target)
Elementary School Supplies
- Pens ($1.29 Target)
- Pencils ($4.47 Walmart)
- Pencil Grips ($12.50 Amazon)
- Erasers ($1.50 Target)
- Colored Pencils ($3.29 Target)
- Crayons ($3.99 Target)
- Markers ($3.99 Target)
- Highlighters ($2.19 Target)
- Pencil Case ($.99 Target)
- 12-inch Ruler ($1.96 Walmart)
- Folders ($.50 Target)
- Wide Ruled Notebook ($2.99 Target)
- Loose Leaf Paper ($4.99 Target)
- Construction paper ($3.79 Target)
- Index Cards ($1.49 Target)
- Binder ($3.29 Target)
- Blunt Tip Scissors ($1.49 Target)
- Glue Sticks ($.50 Walmart)
- Poster Markers ($8.49 Staples)
- Hand Sanitizer ($2.19 Target)
- Facial Tissue Pocket Pack ($2.89 Target)
- Backpack ($27.99 Amazon)
- Lunchbox ($12 Target)
Middle School/High School Supplies
- Mechanical Pencils ($1.59 Target)
- Scientific Calculator ($9.79 Target)
- Graph Paper ($2.99 Target)
- Loose Leaf Paper ($4.99 Target)
- Erasers ($1.50 Target)
- Pens ($1.29 Target)
- Colored Pencils ($3.29 Target)
- Pen Case ($9.99 Muji)
- Highlighters ($2.49 Target)
- Permanent Markers ($8.99 Target)
- Index Cards ($1.49 Target)
- Glue Stick ($.50 Walmart)
- Multi Subject Notebooks ($4.79 Target)
- Protractor ($1.99 Target)
- 12-inch Ruler ($.55 Target)
- Planner ($12.99 Target)
- Three-ring Binder ($3.29 Target)
- Three-hole-punch ($15.99 Target)
- Sticky Notes ($3.19 Target)
- Page Markers ($6.49 Target)
- Combination Lock ($6.99 Target)
- Poster Markers ($8.49 Staples)
- Backpack ($59.99 Target)
- Lunchbox ($15 Target)
- Hand Sanitizer ($2.19 Target)
- Facial Tissue Pocket Pack ($2.89 Target)
Updated: 8/23/24
