Must-Have Supplies for the First Day of School

July 14, 2015
We asked Jan Harp Domene, national president of the PTA, to explain what stuff your little student really needs to bring on the first day of school.
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Art Supplies

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Ask the teacher for specifics. And remember: Those markers should be washable!

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Luggage Tag

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Attach it inside the backpack so no one can see your contact info.

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Two-Pocket Folder

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Keep permission slips, class announcements, and your kid's art in one place.

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Alcohol-Free Antibacterial Wipes

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Kids need these to clean their hands and desks so they won't swap germs.

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Tissues

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The teacher will be grateful -- he usually has to buy them for the classroom himself.

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Blanket for Reading and Naptime

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Don't buy a huge one: Your child needs it for comfort, not warmth.

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A Family Photo

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Just be sure it won't make your child more homesick.

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A Change of Clothes

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The teacher will need it on hand if your kid gets messy or has an accident.

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