This content was last updated on 23 July 2025.
This blog is presented by Twin Science, a global education technology company empowering educators with AI-powered learning solutions.
Why Is Back-to-School Shopping Important?
As the new school year approaches, the preparation period is both exciting and demanding—for students and teachers alike. A well-thought-out shopping list helps you manage time and budget more effectively. With the growing emphasis on AI and STEM skills in education, classroom materials are evolving. Tools that support hands-on learning are helping students develop the future-ready skills they need.
By equipping your classroom with up-to-date, practical materials, you can introduce your students to technology in meaningful ways, starting with AI literacy. Explore Twin’s innovative education solutions today to bring this transformation into your classroom.
A Comprehensive Back-to-School Shopping List
When preparing your list, it’s important to include both the basics and materials that support STEM and AI-based learning. To help your students stay engaged and productive throughout the school year, consider the suggestions below:
1) Stationery Essentials
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Pencils, mechanical pencils, colored pencils, felt-tip pens, highlighters
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Erasers
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Large/small ruled and grid notebooks
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Notepads
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Large/small sketchbooks
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Folders
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A4 paper
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Paints
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Play dough
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Desk calendar
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Sticky notes
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Glue
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Ruler set (including compass, protractor, ruler)
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Book and notebook covers
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Name labels
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Scissors
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Stapler
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Paper clips
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Pencil sharpener
2) School Supplies
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School backpack
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Lunchbox
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Food container
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Lunch mat
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Art supply bag
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Pencil case
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Water bottle
3) Clothing & Apparel
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School uniform
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School shoes
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Hair accessories for girls (bands, clips)
4) Hygiene Items
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Wet and dry wipes
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Hand sanitizer
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Cologne or refreshing spray
5) Supplementary Learning Materials
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Subject review and test prep books
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Storybooks or readers
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English–Turkish / Turkish–English dictionaries
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Idiom and proverb dictionaries
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TDK Turkish dictionary
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Geography and history atlases
PS: What About AI Literacy Materials?
AI literacy empowers children to become more informed decision-makers in both digital and real-world settings. As AI becomes more integrated into students’ everyday lives, now is the time to prepare your classroom with forward-thinking edtech tools that build AI understanding in age-appropriate and engaging ways.
Final Thoughts & Recommendations
Back-to-school shopping isn’t just about ticking items off a list—it’s a fresh start that connects students with the world of science and technology. If you want your students to build STEM and AI literacy through meaningful, hands-on learning, Twin Science offers classroom-ready tools that can help you lead the way.
