https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:23:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600578 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 13:45:45 +0000 Littlebit7 2600578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I'm putting together some backpacks to donate to the elementary school next door. I was sort of guessing on the supply lists but I bought a ton of stuff from amazon basics. The quality looks good. I even bought the amazon basics backpacks and they look good! I did buy some name brand stuff (ticonderoga pencils) but anything I could buy from Basics I did. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600564 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 13:21:11 +0000 looch 2600564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: that would drive me insane, having to go to multiple places!</p> <p>This year I happened to be at Walmart and got some of the stuff, and I'll complete it via another trip to Walmart for the household supplies. Or amazon, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600553 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 13:04:14 +0000 yoursilverlining 2600553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our Kinder (public school) list requires we bring NOTHING. They have a very short list of classroom optional donations (wipes, stickey notes and 3 other things I can't remember right now). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600505 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 12:05:01 +0000 lamariniere 2600505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't added it all up and we don't have everything yet, but we have to buy all pens, pencils, markers, rulers, glue, backpack and pencil case, all pretty basic stuff and I think that will be between €30-40. The school buys all the paper goods so that all the kids have the same thing and then they bill us. The cost for that is supposed to be €50 or less for the whole year. I think it's reasonable. Our kids don't pool supplies as we are supposed to put their name on every item and one of the goals is that the kids are responsible for and keep track of their own stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600491 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:51:21 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2600491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone tried the Amazon Basic brand for supplies? I ordered the dry erase markers from there because they didn't specify brand and I figured they would probably be ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600490 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:48:39 +0000 T-Mom 2600490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: yes apparently so...<br /> @Mamaof2: yup that was me 2 years ago. Never again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600486 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:42:47 +0000 Mamaof2 2600486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: after this year I would much prefer to just have the school charge me a flat fee - I went to 3 stores trying to find the things on my K and 2nd graders list :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600479 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:36:17 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2600479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: Wow, apparently the school has something against Kleenex brand huh? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600477 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:35:43 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2600477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: @looch: Wow! Ive never even heard of jumbo ones. Kinda frustrating because the standard size ones are SO cheap. And since kids leave the caps off, its nice to just use it a few times and then toss it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600446 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:54:30 +0000 T-Mom 2600446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>3rdGrade Supplies<br /> 1-4 pack Marker, Dry Erase, Chisel Tip, Low Odor, Asst.<br /> 1-Binder, 3 Ring, Heavy Duty, View, 1", White 1-Pk Pencils, #2, Unsharpened, All Wood, Dz. 1-Set Crayola Markers, Washable, Classic Colors, Wide Tip, 8/Set<br /> 1-Box Crayola Crayons, Crayola, Tuck Box, 24/Box 1-Set Art Pencils, Colored, 7", Sharpened, 12/Set 1-Fiskars Scissors, 'For Kids', 5", Pointed Tip, Latex Free.<br /> 2-Elmer's Glue Stick, Wash, All Purp, Acid Free, White, .21oz.<br /> 1-Eraser, Pink, Large, Latex Free<br /> 1-Pencil Box, Plastic, 8.25" x 5.25" x 2" 5-Composition Book, Marble Cover, WR, 100 Sheets, Black<br /> 1 2 Pocket Poly Folder, w/Prong, Blue<br /> 1 2 Pocket Poly Folder, w/Prong, Yellow<br /> 1 2 Pocket Poly Folder, w/Prong, Green<br /> 1 2 Pocket Poly Folder, w/Prong, Black<br /> 1 2 Pocket Poly Folder, w/Prong, Purple<br /> 1 Box Scotties Facial Tissue, 'Scotties', Hypo- Allergenic, 200 Ct.<br /> 1-Bx Storage Bags, Economy Zip, Gallon, 15 Ct.</p> <p>I ordered the "kit" from the school supply company the school uses at the end of last year. The cost was $29.50. Seems reasonable to me, since I have been through the hassle of going place to place to find the right item! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600432 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:42:50 +0000 looch 2600432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: They're the elmers extra large ones...I was surprised how pricy they were, I could have bought 30 of the regular sized ones for $10 via amazon.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600431 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:42:15 +0000 Mamaof2 2600431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: they have to be Elmers and the jumbo size - checked 3 stores and all were pricey! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600429 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:40:04 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2600429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: @Mamaof2: Are these some kind of special magic glue sticks? Maybe I bought the wrong kind? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600422 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:28:46 +0000 MamaG 2600422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just found our Kinder list...</p> <p>REQUIRED SUPPLIES<br /> Binder (3-ring, 1½" spine, flexible or hardback)<br /> Composition Notebook<br /> Construction Paper (Assorted colors, 9" x 12" (Boys bring) Manila, 12" x 18" (Girls bring))<br /> Crayons (Two Boxes 24 count (Crayola))<br /> Facial Tissues (Two Boxes)<br /> Glue (One Bottle)<br /> Glue Sticks (Six)<br /> Markers (One Box Washable, 8 count, classic colors Crayola)<br /> Pencils (Six)<br /> Scissors (Metal, blunt tip)<br /> Spiral Notebooks (Four 70 count, wide-ruled, 8"x 10½" Solid Color)<br /> Ziploc Bags (One Box Gallon (Boys bring) or Quart size (girls bring)) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600419 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:24:05 +0000 MamaG 2600419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't even get the list for Kindergarten, I just gladly handed money over to the PTA. I think it was $35. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600415 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:21:39 +0000 Mamaof2 2600415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is in 2nd grade and his list is MUCH longer - too much for me to add up but I purposely chose some more expensive items - for example - last year he had a flimsy plastic folder that managed to get ripped so this year instead of paying 60 cents each I bought the heavy duty ones for $2.50 each.</p> <p>I also buy erasers and pencils in bulk -ha! So I had lots left over from last year and didn't have to buy those this year for him</p> <p>It can vary so much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600413 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:18:01 +0000 looch 2600413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kindergarten, public school:</p> <p>2 boxes 8 count crayola crayons: 87 cents each<br /> 1 box of markers: 10 count 1.97<br /> 1 package expo black dry erase markers: 4 count 4.97<br /> 1 box colored pencils: 8 count, around $2<br /> 4 primary beginner pencils with eraser: 3.49<br /> 1 pink block eraser: 3 pack, 3.97<br /> 1 book bag: not counting<br /> 1 bottle Elmers glue: 1.97<br /> 4 large glue sticks: 3 pack, 4.97<br /> 1 plastic supply box: 7<br /> 1 roll paper towels: will send from a family pack, $1<br /> 1 bottle hand sanitizer: $3<br /> 2 containers clorox wipes: $7...price changed here, i thought they were cheaper, lol<br /> 2 packages baby wipes: 3.00<br /> 1 box tissues: 1.00</p> <p>I hadn't totalled it before, but it comes to over $40. I suppose I could shop around a little more, i think i overspent on the pencil box.</p> <p>My issue is sending my son to school with 4 glue sticks when they're supposed to last the whole year. I will send one at a time, because my son will open them all and they'll all be garbage by November. Besides, if each kid brings 4 glue sticks, that's 80. As far as I know, they're not pooled as we also need to label each item. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600407 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:12:02 +0000 Mamaof2 2600407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>kindergarten:<br /> 1 large traditional backpack - wont include this cost since it varies so much!</p> <p>1 pack of 24 Crayola crayons - .50 cents<br /> 4 jumbo-sized Elmer’s glue sticks $6<br /> Headphones 14.99<br /> 1 White 3-ring binder (1”) 2.50<br /> Students M-Z (last name): Clorox wipes 3.00</p> <p>total $26.99 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600404 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:08:06 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2600404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kindergarten - Public School </p> <p>2 boxes of 24 count crayons (Crayola) - $1<br /> 1 box of broad tip markers (Crayola) - $1<br /> 1 box of dry erase markers - $5<br /> 2 4 oz. bottles of Elmer's school glue $1<br /> 4 Elmer’s school glue sticks $1<br /> 10-12 sharpened #2 yellow pencils - $1<br /> 1 pair of Fiskars blunt tip scissors - $3<br /> 1 folder with pockets, no plastic folders - $1<br /> 1 package of multi-colored construction paper - $5<br /> 1 Container of Clorox disinfecting wipes - $3 </p> <p>So total = about $25? I guess when we get our teacher assignment we may need a few more things? I dont count backpack/lunchbox as school supplies. They just asked for a beach towel as a rest mat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cost-of-school-supplies#post-2600401 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:02:03 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2600401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone care to share your supply list, grade and what your estimated cost will be? </p> <p>I have been seeing tons of blog posts lately about either parents that are outraged by the extreme cost of supplies (that all get dumped into a community pot for the class) or teachers expressing the extreme cost of supplies they purchase. </p>