Start the School Year Calm and Prepared – Here's What You Need ✏️

The new school year is just around the corner – and whether it’s the very first day of school ever, or simply another season of lunch boxes and pencil cases, it always feels a bit like a new beginning: new habits, fresh pencils, and clean pages in the calendar.

Here at Kartotek Copenhagen, we love that feeling of a fresh start – especially when it comes with new inspiring notebooks and fresh pens and colouring tools that make everyday life a little more fun.

We’ve put together a practical and easy-to-follow checklist with all the essential stationery items you, your child, friend, or study buddy need to be fully ready for back to school – without the stress or missing erasers.

The ultimate (and manageable) back-to-school checklist 📚

Make it easy to start the new school year on the right foot with this simple list of school supplies worth having ready:

• Notebooks – for everything from math notes to everyday ideas.

• Planner or calendar – to keep track of homework, activities, and birthdays.

• Pencil case – that can fit all your favorite pens.

• Pencils & pens – in different colors to make note-taking a bit more fun.

• Highlighters – because color-coding makes everything clearer.

• Ruler - measure with precision.

• Eraser - for the little mistakes.

• Pencil sharpener – to reset your favorite pencil.

• Folders & document holders – so papers don’t end up crumpled at the bottom of the bag.

• Sticky notes & page markers – perfect for reminders and spontaneous thoughts.

Getting ready for school isn’t just about what’s in the bag – it’s also about feeling prepared. A few simple habits can help make the transition back to everyday routines a little calmer. Maybe it’s creating a consistent morning routine, packing the school bag the night before, or picking out clothes together in advance. These small rituals offer comfort – for both kids and adults.

If you have a child starting school, it can also be helpful to talk about what to expect and what a typical school day looks like. Together, you can pack the pencil case, write names in notebooks, and talk about the things they’re excited for – and the things they might feel a little unsure about.

Are you looking for even more inspiration? Check out our Back to School category here.