Back to School 101
Written by Carrefour Charlesbourg | August 3, 2026
Discover our essentials to start the year off right: school supplies, bags, lunch boxes, clothing, accessories, and little daily must-haves.
Everything to start the year off right
Back-to-school season comes with its famous checklist: school supplies, clothing, backpack, lunch box, shoes, practical items… in short, everything you need to get back into the swing of things on the right foot.
To make things easier, we’ve gathered a selection of useful items for families in one place. Whether you’re completing the school supply list, refreshing the wardrobe or preparing lunches for the week, discover what to keep on hand for a well-organized start.
Classroom must-haves
Pencils, notebooks, binders, pencil cases, highlighters, agendas… the classics on the school supply list are often the first items to check off.
The perfect bag to carry it all
A good backpack is the foundation. It should be practical, comfortable and spacious enough to keep up with busy school days.
Back-to-school looks
The return to class is also a great time to refresh a few key pieces. Think comfortable clothing that’s easy to mix and match, and suited for both school days and after-class activities.
A well-equipped lunch box
Lunches are back in the daily routine, so it’s worth choosing items that make prep easier. Containers, snacks, reusable bottles and practical accessories can make a real difference during the week.
Everything to start the year off right
With the right essentials on hand, heading back to school becomes much easier. School supplies, clothing, a backpack and lunch essentials: all that’s left is to check off the list and start the year on the right foot.
