5 EasyTips on Back to School Shopping for Kindergarten- Grade 2

Did you notice that kids are getting restless and bored? This time of year they may be missing school, teachers and their friends. They are ready to start a new chapter in their life. They want everything to be new. New book bags, new clothes, new shoes, and even new pen and pencils. What are the things attracting their attention? Ads and signs announcing sales for back-to-school supplies and clothes? Yes, it's time to start thinking about shopping for school.

According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, this depressing economy is changing spending habits of many families.This year 85% of shoppers are expected to reduce their spending. People are focusing on deep discounts and strong deals.

Here are some ideas to minimize the spending:

1.Create a list with your children:

Decide what you are going to buy. Explain them to start picking with the basic items. You're the decider on your budget so don't include irrelevant items, suggested by children.

School Supplies for Kindergarten- Grade 2

Pencil case

Pencil sharpener

Two large pink erasers.

Child-safe scissors

Crayons

Glue stick

Pocket folders

A wide-ruled, hardback black and white composition notebook

Or loose-leaf paper

A ruler

Lunch-box

Backpack

Supplies for the Classroom: Here are some common things to for the classroom donation

Tissue boxes

Paper towel Rolls

Crayons, markers, colored pencils, and scissors

Thick poster paper

Paper cups

Dry Erase Markers

Sanitizer

Construction paper

Copier paper

Scotch tape

2. Right time to teach them smart money management.: Give your child the responsibility for purchasing one item of their choice.

3. Only buy what is needed: Check off the items that you already have (rulers, calculators).If the last year's things are still in good shape, don't hesitate to reuse them.

4. Check out the coupons and discounts available at thrift and discount stores: Many thrift shops offer new items for sale at deeply discounted prices. Explore the many possibilities available for savings. Watch the weekly sales in the papers, and sign up for e-mail from your favorite online discount sites. Take your children to dollar stores to buy their desired things at reasonable prices.

5. Simple living, high thinking: you can still find good deals and fashion at rock-bottom prices, if you are willing to do the research! So start your supply hunt with these tips.

Happy Shopping;)