Supplies, clothes, tech, admin — covered.
Back-to-school shopping is a marathon. Supplies for each class, new clothes and shoes, tech for the year, and a pile of admin forms. The school sends a supply list, your kid has preferences, and you have a budget. It's easy to miss things when you're shopping across multiple stores.
doth.is has a back-to-school checklist with 5 categories: supplies, bags, clothes, tech, and admin. Start from the template and customize for your kid's specific needs. Share with your co-parent or family to divide and conquer the shopping.
5 groups: school supplies, bags & gear, clothes, tech, and admin tasks
30+ items covering notebooks, pens, backpacks, outfits, laptops, and forms
Share with family to split the shopping across multiple stores
Check off items as you buy to avoid duplicates and track progress
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Essential back-to-school items include: notebooks (one per class), pens and pencils, folders and binders, a backpack, lunch box, water bottle, 5+ outfits, comfortable shoes, and a jacket. Older kids may also need a laptop, calculator, and planner.
The average family spends $600-$900 on back-to-school shopping according to the National Retail Federation. This covers supplies ($100-150), clothes ($200-350), tech ($150-300), and shoes ($50-100). A checklist helps you budget and avoid impulse buys.
Start in July for the best selection on backpacks and tech. Buy supplies in early August when stores run sales. Clothes can wait until late August when you know dress code requirements. Admin tasks like forms and registration should be done 1-2 weeks before school starts.
Check your school's official supply list first. On doth.is, use the Back to School template and customize it with your school's requirements. Add specific items like scientific calculators or art supplies. Share the list with family to coordinate purchasing.
Last updated: April 2026