Comprehensive Back-to-School Shopping List

Back-to-school excitement has caught not only children and youth but also parents with the arrival of September. Wondering what to buy for school shopping? Don't worry. 

In order to ensure that students of all age groups can study and do homework comfortably and focused at home, while also avoiding unnecessary expenses by creating an organized needs list, Doğtaş, the address for comfortable and modern designed furniture, has prepared a comprehensive school shopping list to make your job much easier!

1. Stationery Shopping List for Back to School

The most important school necessities are, of course, stationery items. For back-to-school stationery shopping, you can refer to our list below and add or remove items based on your needs.

• Graph, lined notebooks
• Notepads, music notebooks, drawing notebooks
• Pencils, mechanical pencils, highlighters, markers, colored pens
• Eraser
• Files
• Watercolor, dry paint, and other painting materials along with brushes
• A4 paper
• Glue
• Labels
• Ruler set
• Sharpener
• Stapler
• Labels
• Notebook wrapping paper
• Post-it notes
• Scissors
• Flute or melodica, etc.
• Playdough
• Desktop calendar

2. Complete Set for Back to School: Essential School Items

You can take advantage of our list below for school items that are absolutely necessary for returning to school.

• Water bottle
• Art bag
• Lunch box
• Lunch bag
• Backpack
• Lunch mat
• Pencil case

3. Don't Forget the Measures: Pay Attention to Hygiene

Given the heightened importance of hygiene these days, returning to school should definitely be done while taking necessary precautions. Therefore, it is beneficial to add hygiene items to the school shopping list.

• Cologne
• Hand sanitizer
• Mask
• Wet and dry wipes

4. Clothing Shopping List

• School uniform
• Tracksuit
• Daily shoes
• Sports shoes
• Spare cardigan/jacket
• Hair accessories for female students

5. Supplementary Materials for Classes

• Turkish and English dictionaries
• Dictionary of idioms and proverbs
• Geographical atlas
• Reading books
• Textbooks with topic explanations
• Test books

6. Computer for Remote Education and Research

The importance of owning a computer has become even more apparent during times when back-to-school has not yet been held face-to-face. So what should you pay attention to when buying a computer?

Think Long-Term When Choosing a Computer

• When buying a computer, it is most sensible to first determine your need and then make your choice accordingly, as different needs prioritize different features.
• You should consider how much RAM the computer has when buying. Make sure your computer has at least 8 GB of memory for performing basic tasks.
• Another point you need to pay attention to is the computer's storage space, i.e., the hard drive. Sufficient hard drive is on average 250 GB.
• To enable the computer to handle multiple programs simultaneously, you should choose a processor (CPU) that is powerful.

7. Make Study Fun: Study Desk

Even if the back-to-school shopping list is completed, the opening of schools brings additional excitement for parents. For those wondering, "How can my child study more eagerly?" We have a suggestion. Parents can renew their children's study desk to make studying and doing homework fun. 

Things to Consider When Choosing a Study Desk

• Before purchasing any study desk, you should primarily consider the desk size. Do you have enough space for the study desk you selected?
• Another feature to consider when selecting a study desk is the strength of the product. If you're looking for a long-lasting study desk, make sure to check the durability of the material it is made of.
• If the study desk is made of wood, knowing what type of wood was used can give you an idea of its durability. Likewise, if you're buying a metal study desk, checking the metal type would be beneficial for you.
• Besides the durability and size of the product, its color and design should be considered for compatibility with the room where it will be placed, ensuring many years of enjoyable use.

8. Bookshelves for an Organized Study Environment

Back to school brings a load of books with it. These books, each more precious and full of information than the other, being scattered around would make it difficult to find what you're looking for later and create an untidy appearance in the room.

To help children and teenagers become more organized and make their study environments more efficient, you can add a bookshelf to the back-to-school shopping list items. 

What Should Be Considered When Buying a Bookshelf?

• Bookshelf models vary in many ways, such as size, color, and material. You should first consider the size when choosing a bookshelf. For example, a very small bookshelf might not be sufficient for you. In this case, choosing a bookshelf with larger measurements would be more practical.
• Another feature to consider is whether the bookshelf is modular. Modular bookshelves have adjustable shelves. Since every book or notebook won't be the same size, you can adjust the shelf spacing to suit your needs with a modular bookshelf.
• When buying a bookshelf, its color is also important in terms of personal preferences and compatibility with the room where it will be used.
• The material of the bookshelf is a factor determining its durability and certainly a feature that should be considered.

To organize bookshelves, an important part of work environments, you can check out our article titled “Bookshelf Organization Tips for Bookworms”.

We hope that the back-to-school shopping list and the room set and study environment suggestions for children and teenagers have been helpful. We wish all students success in the new academic year!