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Back-to-school season has always been a mixed bag of emotions. It's a time of new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and, of course, the thrill of choosing the perfect school supplies. But what if we could step into two different worlds and relive those moments as both an elementary school kid and a college student? Join us on this nostalgic journey as we explore the enchanting realm of school supplies through the eyes of us as elementary school students and of us as college students.
But first, enjoy these pictures of Shawn and I in elementary school next to pictures of us graduating from college! 😊
I love seeing these collages of Shawn and I as little kids vs. the two of us as college graduates, it makes my heart very happy! 😊❤️
But anyways... now onto the fun part of picking out our school supplies! 🥳
Here are the two lists of items that Shawn and I had to pick out for our hypothetical back to school shopping:
Elementary school items:
- Backpack
- Lunch Box
- Water Bottle
- Folders
- Notebooks
- Pencil Case
- Pencils
- Pencil Sharpener
- Erasers
- Crayons
- Markers
- Colored Pencils
- Scissors
- Ruler
College items:
- Backpack
- Water Bottle
- Personal Organizer / Calendar
- Folders
- Notebooks
- Pencil Pouch
- Mechanical Pencils
- Erasers
- Blue or Black Ink Pens
- Wite-Out
- Highlighters
- Index Cards
- Post-It Notes
- Stapler
- Calculator
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Part 1: The Elementary Excitement
In the land of elementary school, the world is filled with wonder and imagination. The school supply list feels like a treasure map, guiding us to the most magical items!
I'll go first! 🥳
Here are the items that I picked out for my hypothetical back to elementary school shopping:
I was definitely a girly girl back in elementary school and I love animals so there are going to be a lot of pink and purple items here and there's a good chance there will also be an animal or two on them as well! 😜💗💜
(Click on each individual picture for more information about that item)
And now for Shawn's back to school picks! 🥳
Here are the items that Shawn picked out for his hypothetical back to elementary school shopping:
He was into things like Pokemon and Jurassic Park when he was little.
(Click on each individual picture for more information about that item)
Part 2: The College Comeback
Fast forward to college life, and the world of school supplies takes on a new dimension. It's a mix of practicality and personal style!
Here are the back to college items that I picked:
I still love purple and pink so those are a continued theme for my college school supplies and apparently I'm also really digging pastels right now! 😂🌺
(Click on each individual picture for more information about that item)
And here are Shawn's college picks:
(Click on each individual picture for more information about that item)
And there you have it! 😄 Shawn and I both enjoyed getting to think like elementary age kids again and feeling the excitement of getting to pick out the school supplies that we thought were the coolest and that best represented us! ✨😁✨
In conclusion, back-to-school shopping is a tradition that transcends age, bringing back memories of childhood wonder and introducing new challenges as we enter higher education. Whether you're picking out a glittery backpack for elementary school or investing in a durable backpack for college, the joy of school supply shopping never truly fades. It's a reminder that with each new academic year, we embark on a fresh adventure filled with knowledge and growth. So, whether you're an elementary explorer or a college connoisseur, embrace the excitement of choosing your school supplies—it's a timeless journey through the world of learning! 📚🎒📝
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Awesome job! Great items listed here!