BACK-TO-SCHOOL BUDGET
A grade-friendly supply checklist plus a back-to-school budget tracker
School Year
Check the school's list against what you already have at home first — half the battle is not re-buying. 1-Page Planner
✓ CLASSROOM SUPPLIES
Backpack & lunchbox
Pencils, pens & erasers
Notebooks & folders
Binders & loose-leaf paper
Crayons, markers & colored pencils
Glue, scissors & tape
Ruler & calculator
Water bottle
✓ CLOTHES & SHOES
Tops & bottoms
Sneakers & everyday shoes
Jacket / coat
Socks & underwear
Uniform / gym clothes
✓ TECH & EXTRAS
Laptop / tablet / headphones
Chargers & USB drive
Planner / agenda
Hand sanitizer & tissues
BUDGET TRACKER
CategoryBudgetedSpent
Classroom Supplies
$
$
Clothes & Shoes
$
$
Tech & Electronics
$
$
School Fees & Activities
$
$
Lunch / Meal Plan
$
$
Other
$
$
▶ Total
$
$
BUDGET PER CHILD
Child
Spent
$
Child
Spent
$
Child
Spent
$
🏷️ Tax-Free Weekend & Deals to Remember
Total Budgeted
$
Total Spent
$
Left in Budget ✓
$
"A little planning now means a calm, ready first day — for them and for you." 🌿