I require my students each have a folder, a notebook, pencils, erasers, blue or black ink pens, and an additional notebook or composition book for journaling. I refuse to require Kleenex, paper towels, hand sanitizers, etc. I just think it’s wrong. Many of my students don’t bring the requirements (it’s an urban school and they can’t afford pencils after they buy their new iPhones and Air Jordans), but I refuse to give them anything. My supply list is less than $5.00 at Walmart.
“Ink pens?”