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1st Grade School Supply List
The supplies first graders usually need, with the quantities that differ from school to school.
A real, editable checklist below — tick, tap a line to rewrite, drag to reorder.
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Use this list when shopping for a first grader. It draws on three lists: a TeacherLists quick-start list, Elm Tree Elementary's list and the Oregon School District's list. All three name glue sticks, scissors, folders and headphones; crayons and pencils appear on each as well. Quantities differ: TeacherLists asks for six glue sticks, Oregon four and Elm Tree two packs of large ones. Treat this as a baseline, then check the list your school or teacher has posted. It leaves out grade-specific art or gym kit unless a source named it.
Why these items are on the list
- Check your school's own list. TeacherLists has a zip-code lookup for posted school lists. Its own list is a generic quick start.
- Backpack, sturdy and rainproof. Large enough to hold folders and materials.
- Pencil box with snap lid. Oregon: 5x8 plastic box with snap lid to prevent spills, fitting crayons, markers, scissors, glue and pencils.
- #2 pencils, sharpened. Oregon lists one 24-count box, TeacherLists two boxes, Elm Tree two packs. Oregon prefers sharpened; Elm Tree requires it.
- Pink erasers, 1 to 2. Oregon asks for one and TeacherLists for two. Check your own list.
- Crayons, 1 to 2 boxes. Oregon and TeacherLists ask for two boxes of 24. Elm Tree asks for one box, count not given.
- Washable markers, 1 to 2 boxes. Counts differ: one box on one list, two boxes of 8 to 10 classic colors on another.
- Glue sticks, quantity varies. Oregon asks for four sticks, TeacherLists six, and Elm Tree two packs of large ones.
- Child-size scissors, pointed. One district specifies pointed and child-size.
- Dry erase markers, 3 to 8. One list wants 8 low-odor markers, not yellow. Another asks for 3 EXPO.
- Folders, 2 to 5. Assigned colors differ by school, so confirm them before buying.
- Notebooks, type varies by list. Oregon: one wide-ruled spiral. Elm Tree: two marble primary or composition. TeacherLists: three wide-ruled composition.
- Wired headphones. Wired on two lists. Over-the-ear is preferred on one.
- Tissues, 1 to 2 boxes. A classroom share item: one box on one list, two on another.
- Disinfecting wipes, 2. Two canisters or packs on the lists that include them.
- Baby wipes, 2 packs. Both lists that include them ask for two packs.
- Gallon zip bags. Gallon size on two lists. TeacherLists also adds a quart-size box.
- Paper towels, 2 rolls. Two of the three lists ask for two rolls.
- Hand sanitizer, 1 bottle. Listed on two of the three lists.
- Sticky notes, 3 by 3 inch. One pad, on the district list.
- Colored pencils and highlighters. The district list asks for one pack of colored pencils and two yellow highlighters.
- Oversized t-shirt art smock. Oregon School District asks for it in a labeled zip bag, except at Prairie View.
- Water bottle. On the TeacherLists quick-start list, not on the other two.
- Label supplies with a name. Elm Tree wants all supplies and extra clothes labeled; Oregon asks for names on folders.
- Deliver supplies in first two days. Elm Tree asks for delivery to the teacher within two days of school starting.
- Optional: gym tennis shoes. Labeled with the child's name. Optional on the district list.
- Order a supply box 10 days ahead. Oregon School District points to SchoolToolBox for pre-packed boxes. Order at least 10 days before supplies are needed.
Tick items off as you buy them, in store or online, and use the notes to see where your school's list differs from this one.
When to use it
Use it before the school year starts; one district asks for box orders at least 10 days before supplies are needed.