Backpack
Ruler (with both standard and metric units)
Protractor
Calculator (basic)
3-ring Binder (2” or larger)
Notebook paper (2 packs, standard-ruled)
Pencils:
 1 package of #2 standard pencils
 OR
 Mechanical pencils (at least 2, .05 or .07 lead size)
 And
 Lead (.05 or .07, corresponding to pencils)
Highlighter
Large eraser
1 composition book, wide-ruled if possible (lasts longer than spiral notebooks)
2 Sturdy folders with inside half-pockets labaled "home" and "work"
Pencil box
Colored pencils, crayons OR markers
Scissors
Glue stick

Optional: Flash drive (1GB or higher)

For the classroom:
Sticky notes (2 packs, standard size)
Baby wipes (One box)
Kleenex (one box)
2 reams of copy paper