With the list of school supplies complete, focus your attention on the materials you will need at home. An important part of succeeding in school is creating a study space at home that has everything you need for completing homework assignments and projects efficiently. Homework takes long enough to complete when all of the necessary supplies are present. The key to saving time and minimizing frustration at home is stocking the study space with a complete list of supplies before the school year begins.
Add the following items to “Supplies for Home” side of the paper.
- 2 packs of loose-leaf paper (a.k.a. binder paper, usually found in packs of 100 or more)
- 1 Box of pencils (24 pencils)
- 1 Box of pens (12-24 pens)
- 2 packs of Post-it notes (2-inch square notes)
- 1 Stapler (Buy the desktop size. The mini-size version holds about five staples.)
- 1 Box of staples
- 1 Box of paper clips (Look for the large size.)
- 3-hole punch (Buy the heavy version and it will last for years to come.)
- 1 File crate (The traditional egg crate variety will do the job.)
- 1 Box of hanging files (The hanging files fit neatly into the egg crate.)
- 1 Desktop calendar (Check the date on the calendar. Look for a calendar that begins in the summer months and continues through the new year.)
- 1 Pack of index cards (3x5 or 4x6)
- 1 Pencil sharpener (handheld or electric)
Post the supplies list next to your study space. Check the stock of supplies on a monthly basis. Ask Mom or Dad to take you on a supplies run when items begin to run low.
Expending a little extra effort organizing supplies, before the school year starts will pay off later, when teachers begin to heap on more assignments and tests. The time most people spend looking for materials will be the time you spend completing assignments. An organized study space can cut homework time in half for some students.
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