School Supplies for Grade Five

Make back-to-school shopping easy with this handy checklist.

Shopping early for back-to-school supplies gives you a head start and a chance to look for bargains. If you don't already have a list from your child's school our list will get you started.

Keep in mind that notebooks, binders and other specialty items are not included on this list as requirements vary for each grade, school, and teacher.


  • Pencils - students may go through 3+ per month
  • Geometry set
  • Scissors
  • Erasers (pink rubber or white vinyl)
  • Glue sticks
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Metric ruler
  • 1 coloured pen for marking
  • Pre-sharpened pencil crayons
  • Pencil case or pencil box
  • Markers
  • Backpack - large enough to hold homework and lunch
  • Lunch bag
  • Two pocket folder - to transport paper neatly from school to home
  • Earphones - to use with the classroom computer
  • Bottle of hand sanitizer
  • Permanent marker - to label supplies


Courtesy of Staples Business Depot

Comments

  • rayray | August 31, 2008 at 3:39 pm - §

    This was really helpful! I didn't know what to get for school for my child going into Gr.6! She needed all of these things even though she's going into Gr.6 not 5! Thank you very much!

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