Fourth Grade School Supplies List

School supply lists vary based upon curriculum, supplies offered by the school and teacher preferences. However, most fourth graders require certain items for completing classwork and staying organized. School budget cuts also mean that parents are purchasing more items for students to share in the classroom. Always check with your teacher's specific list before purchasing items for your student.

  1. Supplies for Completing Assignments

    • The fourth grade school supply list will include #2 pencils and erasers. Pens in different colors, usually blue, black or red may also be requested. Yellow highlighters and correction fluid may also be on your list. Loose leaf paper and spiral notebooks will be listed; the type you choose will depend on your teacher's recommendations, as some teachers prefer wide ruled, while others ask that you purchase college ruled paper and notebooks for your child. A composition notebook for writing and journaling may also be required.

    Supplies for Organization

    • Students need a way to organize upcoming assignments, completed work and correspondence home to parents. A three-ring binder is often required as way to keep all papers organized and tidy. Your child's teacher may ask for a specific size or type of binder; binders come in a variety of sizes and colors. Folders are also needed for organization or turning in assignments; folders have pockets, and some have three holes so that they can be placed into a binder easily. Tabs and dividers may also be listed. A book bag or back pack may not be listed on the supply list, but is necessary if your child does not have one. Many teachers also require that students purchase book covers to cover books and keep them in good shape for future use. A pencil box or pouch will help your child keep pencils, pens, markers and other personal items secure.

    Supplies for Artwork and Projects

    • Crayons, washable markers and glue sticks are items commonly found on a fourth grade school supply list. Colored pencils and scissors may also be requested. Construction paper, poster board and pipe cleaners may also be listed. Your child's teacher may also ask that additional items be purchased or donated throughout the year as the need arises.

    Supplies for the Classroom

    • Schools often have limited money available for teachers to purchase necessary classroom items. Consequently, many teachers request that parents purchase items for all students in the class to share. Common items requested include boxes of tissues and hand sanitizer. Depending on the curriculum, teachers may also ask parents to provide items for projects, including empty boxes or food containers, egg cartons and old magazines. Your teacher may also ask for additional pens and pencils for students to share, and for printer paper to help with printing worksheets and other handouts for students.

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