Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why shop Canadian Tire for Back-to-School?
For parents building an elementary school supplies checklist, Canadian Tire offers everyday back-to-school essentials for younger students in one place, including pencils, pencil cases, markers, crayons, notebooks, folders, glue sticks, scissors, rulers, backpacks, lunch bags and reusable water bottles. It’s a practical stop for families looking for school supplies in Canada, whether they’re preparing for the first day of school, restocking classroom basics or organizing a backpack for busy elementary routines.
This guide highlights what elementary students may need for classwork, art projects, lunches and daily learning, from writing tools like pencils and erasers to colouring supplies like washable markers and crayons, plus lunch containers, insulated bottles, labels, headphones and simple organization items that help kids stay ready for the school day.
0:00 The Ultimate Back to Class Checklist for Elementary School
0:45 Elementary School Supply Checklist
4:07 Lunch Packing Essentials
5:55 Tech for Elementary Students
7:54 Health & Safety Backpack Kit
Frequently Asked Questions
What school supplies should parents buy for elementary students?
For an elementary school supplies checklist, parents can start with pencils, erasers, pencil cases, crayons, washable markers, notebooks, folders, glue sticks, child-safe scissors, rulers and a durable backpack. Many schools also provide grade-specific supply lists, so check your child's classroom list before shopping for back-to-school supplies in Canada.
What is the best way to pack school lunches?
For elementary school lunches, use reusable leak-proof containers, an insulated lunch bag, a refillable water bottle, a thermos or insulated food jar, and an ice pack to help keep snacks and meals organized throughout the school day.
What technology do elementary school students need?
Student tech needs vary by grade level, but common essentials include headphones, tablets or laptops, charging cables, power banks and organizational accessories to support learning both at school and at home.
Shop Back-to-School Essentials
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Elementary Back to school essentials
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Elementary school must-haves
Outbound Navy Backpack, 20L
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Bluehive Bluepods+ Wireless Charging Earbuds with 27.5 Hour Battery Life & USB-C Charge Port, White
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VIDA By Paderno Small Lunch Bag, Grey
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Owala FreeSip® Stainless Steel Insulated Portable Reusable Water Bottle, 24-oz, Various Colours, with Built-in Straw
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Lenovo Tab One Tablet with Folio Case, 8.7" HD, MediaTek Helio G85 Octa-core, 64GB, Android 14, Luna Grey
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VIDA by Paderno Insulated kids Food Jar, 17oz, Coral
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Apple Airtag IP67 Ultra Wideband Bluetooth Item Finder
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Hilroy Notebook 3 Subject, 300 Pages
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Crayola 24 Coloured Pencils
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Crayola Broad Line Original Marker, 10 Pieces, Multicolour
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Crayola Super Tips Washable Watercolour Paints 24 Count
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Shop all Back to Class essentials online or in-store at Canadian Tire.
Why shop Canadian Tire for Back-to-School?
For parents building an elementary school supplies checklist, Canadian Tire offers everyday back-to-school essentials for younger students in one place, including pencils, pencil cases, markers, crayons, notebooks, folders, glue sticks, scissors, rulers, backpacks, lunch bags and reusable water bottles. It’s a practical stop for families looking for school supplies in Canada, whether they’re preparing for the first day of school, restocking classroom basics or organizing a backpack for busy elementary routines.
This guide highlights what elementary students may need for classwork, art projects, lunches and daily learning, from writing tools like pencils and erasers to colouring supplies like washable markers and crayons, plus lunch containers, insulated bottles, labels, headphones and simple organization items that help kids stay ready for the school day.
0:00 The Ultimate Back to Class Checklist for Elementary School
0:45 Elementary School Supply Checklist
4:07 Lunch Packing Essentials
5:55 Tech for Elementary Students
7:54 Health & Safety Backpack Kit
Frequently Asked Questions
What school supplies should parents buy for elementary students?
For an elementary school supplies checklist, parents can start with pencils, erasers, pencil cases, crayons, washable markers, notebooks, folders, glue sticks, child-safe scissors, rulers and a durable backpack. Many schools also provide grade-specific supply lists, so check your child's classroom list before shopping for back-to-school supplies in Canada.
What is the best way to pack school lunches?
For elementary school lunches, use reusable leak-proof containers, an insulated lunch bag, a refillable water bottle, a thermos or insulated food jar, and an ice pack to help keep snacks and meals organized throughout the school day.
What technology do elementary school students need?
Student tech needs vary by grade level, but common essentials include headphones, tablets or laptops, charging cables, power banks and organizational accessories to support learning both at school and at home.
Shop Back-to-School Essentials
📚 Back-to-School Shop: canadiantire.ca/en/events/back-to-school.html?rq=back+to+class
Elementary Back to school essentials
canadiantire.ca/en/events/back-to-school/elementary.html
Elementary school must-haves
Outbound Navy Backpack, 20L
canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/outbound-navy-backpack-20l-0761362p.html
Bluehive Bluepods+ Wireless Charging Earbuds with 27.5 Hour Battery Life & USB-C Charge Port, White
canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/bluehive-bluepods-wireless-charging-earbuds-with-27-5-hour-battery-life-usb-c-charge-port-white-0358073p.html
VIDA By Paderno Small Lunch Bag, Grey
canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/vida-by-paderno-small-lunch-bag-grey-2426754p.html
Owala FreeSip® Stainless Steel Insulated Portable Reusable Water Bottle, 24-oz, Various Colours, with Built-in Straw
canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/owala-freesip-stainless-steel-insulated-portable-reusable-water-bottle-24-oz-various-colours-with-built-in-straw-2420884p.2426836.html
Lenovo Tab One Tablet with Folio Case, 8.7" HD, MediaTek Helio G85 Octa-core, 64GB, Android 14, Luna Grey
canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/lenovo-tab-one-tablet-with-folio-case-8-7-hd-mediatek-helio-g85-octa-core-64gb-android-14-luna-grey-4994274p.html
VIDA by Paderno Insulated kids Food Jar, 17oz, Coral
canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/vida-by-paderno-insulated-kids-food-jar-17oz-coral-2426737p.html
Apple Airtag IP67 Ultra Wideband Bluetooth Item Finder
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Hilroy Notebook 3 Subject, 300 Pages
canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/hilroy-notebook-3-subject-lined-paper-300-pages-1424155p.html
Crayola 24 Coloured Pencils
canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/crayola-coloured-drawing-pencils-multi-coloured-24-pk-for-arts-crafts-8450702p.html
Crayola Broad Line Original Marker, 10 Pieces, Multicolour
canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/crayola-broad-line-original-marker-10-pieces-multicolour-2425836p.html
Crayola Super Tips Washable Watercolour Paints 24 Count
canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/crayola-super-tips-washable-watercoulour-paints-24-pieces-multicolour-2425838p.html
⭐ Earn rewards on eligible purchases with Triangle Rewards.
triangle.canadiantire.ca
Shop all Back to Class essentials online or in-store at Canadian Tire.
