Eating with Nasty Hands: The Importance of Supplying the Supplies on the Supply list

Now that school is in session, I am sure that many people have received their specific itemized supply lists for their child's class.  It is extremely important that parents get everything on the supply list.  Although some things may seem trivial or unimportant, it is important that you supply everything on the list in the specified quantity.  The items listed are needed in order for your child to be considered properly prepared for the class.  Three common items that parents often skip or skimp on many supply lists are paper towels, liquid soap, and hand sanitizer.  If you would just take the time to think of everything your child touches throughout the day.  Take the time to imagine what they touch when they are on the playground and when they go to the bathroom.  Now think about them sitting down for their morning snack of grapes and crackers.  Grapes are wet so everything that is on their hands from digging up the nose or touching the bottom of their shoe, (that is what kids do) is going to rub off on their food and end up in their mouth. GROSS!!  All because mommy or daddy did not include hand sanitizer, soap, and paper towels from the supply list.  You can believe that if you do not supply the hand sanitizer, soap, and paper towels, your child will be eating with nasty hands.  If you provide less than the amount specified on the list, your child will be eating with nasty hands once your limited supply has been used.  More than likely, the teacher will be too busy during the school year to remind you to bring your child's missing supplies so he or she with just go without them.  I am making lite of the situation by using this example.  However, lack of proper supplies can truly cause problems and lead to children falling behind academically.  It can be quite frustrating for the teachers and students when all supplies from the list are not present.  So please make sure that you provide everything on the school supply list.


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