Back-to-school list — from notebooks to lunchboxes
The week before school starts, stores fill up, the list grows and things you already own get bought again. This list covers basic stationery through to the lunch bag, and shared through a room code with parents and grandparents, purchases get ticked off instantly. No sign-up needed.
In short
A back-to-school list should cover notebooks, pencils, pens, erasers, a sharpener, coloured pencils, a ruler, scissors and glue, plus a backpack, pencil case, lunchbox and water bottle. Smocks, school shoes, book covers and name labels round it out. Before the big shop, check last year's supplies and the teacher's list so you don't buy the same thing twice.
18 items go straight into your new room; delete what you don't need, add what's missing. No account needed.
What's on the list
- Notebooks
- Pencils
- Pens
- Erasers
- Pencil sharpener
- Coloured pencils
- Watercolours
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Backpack
- Pencil case
- Lunchbox
- Water bottle
- School smock
- School shoes
- Book covers
- Name labels
Tips
Check last year's notebooks, pencils and backpack first; a lot of it is usually still good.
Wait for the teacher's supply list before the big shop; requirements often differ from class to class.
Write the child's name on anything easy to lose, like pencils, erasers and the water bottle, or add a label.
Pick up one spare of consumables like notebooks and paint so you don't need another shopping trip mid-term.
How it works
1. Open your room
Tap the button and the items land in a fresh room. No account, no email, nothing to install.
2. Share the code
Send the room code or the link to the group; everyone's on the same list in seconds.
3. Finish it together
Who's buying what shows up instantly; bought items get ticked, so nobody buys the same thing twice.
Frequently asked questions
When should you start back-to-school shopping?
Start a few weeks before term, before the stores get crowded. Count what you already have first and wait for the teacher's supply list, then buy personal items such as shoes and the lunchbox.
How can you keep back-to-school costs down?
Reuse last year's notebooks, pencils and backpack, buy consumables in multipacks, and compare the same item across a few shops. Start-of-term offers at stationery stores can also help.
How do you stop children losing their school things?
Write the child's name or stick a label on pencils, erasers, the water bottle, the smock and the lunchbox. Keeping a short list of what belongs in the bag makes it easier to notice when something goes missing.
Can I change the list?
Of course. The ready-made list is just a starting point: delete, add, move items between categories.
Do I need an account?
No. A room code is all it takes — no email, password or signup.
How long is the list kept?
As long as you use it. A list is only deleted after a month without any activity; even opening the room resets the clock.
Can I install it on my phone?
Yes. With the room open, tap "Save Room" to add it to your home screen and open it with one tap.