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School Supplies for Second-Graders

Find out what supplies your second-grader should take to school, and what she should leave at home.

School Supplies for Second-Graders

Here's a list of what your second-grader will need to start their year off right.

Most classroom teachers will require these supplies, and some teachers may ask you to provide additional items, as well:

   #2 pencils

   Black and white composition book

   Colored pencils

   Crayons

   Erasers

   Glue (bottle)

   Glue stick

   Handwriting paper

   Markers

   Pocket folders

   Ruler with centimeters and inches

   Safety scissors

   School supply box (plastic lasts longer)

   Tissues

   Wide-lined notebook paper

   "Ziploc" plastic bags

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