and when i was in 7th i basically bought the basics pencils, colored pencils, pens and loose paper, but i didn’t get any note book and binders until after i started school because some of my teachers wanted things to be certain colors (i learned that the hard way in 6th grade when i bought everything ahead of time and it was all the wrong colors!!!)

so i would do the same for the 5th grader

and with the pre schooler – just get him/her some pencils crayons and like a couple folders then see if the teacher says there is anything else you need

good luck with the school shopping!!!

“Are your kids sleeping in a little longer than usual or not at all, acting crankier, breaking into a cold sweat? They could be reacting to the inevitable and imminent summer’s end, when thoughts turn to homework and tests, and sizing up new classmates and teachers as friends or foe. Even the kids that enjoy school often need a little time to adjust.”

All they really need is a little bookbag along with maybe their lunch.

I find it very useful.