School opening is still three months away and I’m already excited for my daughter who’s going to be in Grade 1. It’s always best to shop early for back-to-school supplies in order to avoid the rush and buy only what you need.
I’m glad that The Metro Department Store at the Ayala Malls Capitol Centralis now open because they are very accessible from my office. I visited when they opened last April 9, 2019 and was glad to find most of what I need for my schoolgirl. Below is my essential back-to-school shopping list.
Back-to-School Essentials
Bags
Gradeschoolers nowadays have so many subjects to study so their bags should be large enough to carry all their books and notebooks. It should also be made of durable materials so it can withstand rough handling by kids. A trolley would be ideal since it will make it easier to bring around. For bags, I would go for quality even if they tend to be a little expensive. If your child has a favorite character, buy that one so she will be inspired in using the bag.
Shoes
School shoes will be one of the most abused things by kids so they should be made of durable material such as leather. Most kids will select shoes based on style and kids these days already know what they want. So be very firm when shopping for school shoes with your kids. Parents often look for durability, comfort, and offers the best value for money. School shoes should at least last for a year with normal use. It’s okay to buy a new school shoes if your kids feet outgrow them quickly. What’s annoying is if the soles fell off or develop cracks. What’s even more annoying for your kids is if you buy much bigger size. You’ve been there, don’t let your kids experience how embarrassing it was to wear really big shoes.
Writing
My daughter is fond of writing and drawing so I expect to buy more pens now that she will be a gradeschooler. I personally prefer Pilot pens and Mongol pencils for these brands prove to be high quality.
Papers and Notebooks
These are one of the supplies schoolchildren will be needing more of so expect to regularly buy them. I will probably buy more notebooks for my daughter’s writing and drawing but I really don’t mind because she gets to develop her writing skills by practicing.
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts will be an essential part of your kid’s development so be prepared to buy crayons, watercolors, colored papers, illustration boards, among other supplies. My daughter is fond of drawing so I buy her crayons and watercolors even for her needs at home.
School Essentials
Other essential back-to-school supplies include scissors, rulers, glues, sharpener, and ruler. For the best price, buy the ones sold bundled together because they tend to be cheaper.
I already started buying school supplies and I find it easy to shop at The Metro Store since it’s very accessible. The displays are arranged well so that it’s easier to find what you’re looking for. The display areas spacious so it’s very comfortable to move around. Watch out for their promos and discounts so you can buy school supplies at discounted price.
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