I just received the long awaited supply list from Sahara’s school for Kindergarten… and it made me cry!! Not only is my baby going to kindergarten, but it was 3x longer than any I had previously with her neuro-typical sister. And then seeing the personal care section… hit me like a ton of bricks.
Today, I feel overwhelmed with the concept of my daughter not entering a general education classroom. This week, I feel annoyed that I am already advocating for her rights and the school isn't even in session. Recently, I have been wondering how it would be like to just focus on purchasing back to school supplies and clothing like a ‘typical’ family. Right now, I feel sad!
This will all come to pass... and in the mean time I have a lot of shopping to do for just one child.
1. 1 box of colored pencils
2. 1 box of 24 count Crayola crayons
3. 4 bottles of Elmer’s white glue
4. 6 white or clear drying Elmer’s glue sticks (Please not blue)
5. 1 box / roll of industrial strength Velcro ( not the smaller button sized pieces please)
6. 1 pack of 4 count AA batteries
7. 1 pack of D batteries
8. 3 rolls of clear packing tape
9. 1 box of 8 count large washable Crayola markers
10. 3 bottles of hand sanitizer
11. 1 pack of colored bold tipped dry-erase markers
12. 6 boxes of tissue
13. 1 large bag of either of the following: Skittles, Gummy bears, M&M’s or Jelly Beans.
14. 1 of your child’s’ favorite CD’s or DVD’s
15. 1 snack pack size of Zip Lock bags
16. 5 no.2 pencils
17. 3 pink erasers
18. 2 water Crayola color tray sets
19. 1 pair of pointed scissors
20. 1 clipboard
21. 1 pack of 4x6in ruled index cards
22. 2 bottles of Lysol Kitchen Spray
Personal care items (please label)
1. 1 toothbrush
2. 1 nailbrush
3. 1 tube of toothpaste
4. 1 hairbrush
5. 5 plastic grocery bags (for soiled clothing)
6. 2 tubes of Chap Stick
7. 1 bottle of lotion
8. 1 bottle/tube of tear free sunscreen
9. 1 container of deodorant
10. 3 wash clothes
11. 1 bottle of tear-free body wash
12. I blanket labeled with your child’s name
Additional Requested Items
Clorox wipes - we use tons of theses
Large bag of various size and color buttons
Paper plates
Various colored Pom-Pom craft balls
Pipe cleaners
Play- doh, any color will do
Cotton Balls
Magnetic tape or strips
Craft “google eyes”
Any fun and easy board game or puzzle
Clear Self Adhesive Laminate (contact paper)
Yarn –any color
Fabric paint – any color
Bubble mixture and bubble toys
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WOW! NO WONDER YOU ARE IN TEARS! That is a HUGE list to be given all at once! And just how are you to cart this all in the first day? That's insane.
ReplyDeleteOur list is a bit like this, but given to me in smaller amounts throughout the year each month. We certainly could not afford this all at once, and be expected to bring it all at once either.
Yea, the first year (Kindergarten) with a child having autism (even the 2nd year) was hard as it was dealing with "functional" teaching. I think our one twin son has finally passed that and now entering 2nd grade under "academic". But still has a very long ways to go.
When I compare our twin's school lists (one does not have autism), they are both long, somewhat similar but at least manageable.
Hang in there!
Holy. crap. I'm speechless from that list.
ReplyDeleteIt is a long list and some families might not be able to cover the cost all at once. Hope your kids have teachers with lots of patience and comptible personalities to make your children's school year a pleasant experience. Lorna d'Entremont
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