Are you ready to give your child the best start in their educational journey? As the first day of school nears, it’s important to ensure your preschooler has all the essential supplies for success. 

With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start but don’t worry. This guide provides the ultimate back-to-school supplies list for preschoolers to make your shopping easy. 

Discover the must-have items that will set your child up for success and make their preschool experience unforgettable. Get ready for an exciting adventure filled with creativity, learning, and endless possibilities! 

What Are the Must-Have Items on a Preschool Supply List?

It’s important to ensure kids have all the necessary personal items for a successful preschool experience. When shopping for your preschooler, there are a few things that you will want to have on hand at home and some things that you will send with them to school each day. You also will need items if your child has homework or at-home activities. We have divided the list accordingly. 

Items you will need at home

• 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
• 1 box of wipes
• 1 box of gallon-sized bags
• 1 box of quart-sized bags
• 1 box of sandwich-sized bags

Items to send with your preschoolers

• Backpack
• 1 change of clothes (including socks)
• Raincoat and rain boots (if a rainy day)
• Small pillow and stuffed animal (if needed)
• 1 blanket for nap time
• 1 nap mat
• 1 small water bottle
• 1 two-pocket folder with prongs
• 1 two-pocket folder without prongs

Items for at homework

• 1 box of chalk
• 1 pack of three dry-erase markers
• 1 box of glue sticks (at least 3 sticks)
• 1 box of crayons
• 1 pair of safety scissors
• 1 box of markers

Remember to ask your preschooler teacher for other specific requirements they suggest. The curriculum may vary depending on the preschool program.

How to Prepare for Preschool Back-to-School Shopping

Navigating back-to-school shopping can be overwhelming. To simplify, we put together a few helpful tips to complete your back-to-school shopping and keep everything organized. 

Tips for Back-to-School Shopping for Preschoolers

Start Early

Avoid last-minute stress. By starting earlier you can avoid crowds, out-of-stock items, and expensive prices. Shopping earlier lets you get the best item for the best price. 

Take Advantage of Sales

Look for promotions during the back-to-school season. There are often sales and coupons. This can save you tons in the long run. But often this comes from starting early! 

Compare Prices

Check different stores and online retailers. Get the best price by looking through all the options. Buying the first option you see often leads to spending more.

Invest in Quality

Choose durable items that will last the school year. Again, this will actually help you save money. However, when it comes to clothing or something your child will quickly out-grow, don’t worry about buying high quality. Go for efficient and cost-effective in that case.

Buy in Bulk

Especially when you have younger children who will be needing the same items next year, buying bulk crayons, paper, etc could be beneficial. But make sure you look at a variety of stores to find the best bulk price.

Start Preschool with Lighthouse School

Starting school for the first time can be frightening and overwhelming for both child and parent. But it doesn’t have to be! At our preschool in Willis, TX, we seek to make this transition as easy as possible and desire to help you at every step.

If you are interested in taking a tour of our school or talking with a teacher, contact us or enroll today!