Grade 2, 3 and 4 Supply List Ontario (2026-2027)

Grade 2, 3, and 4 supply lists in Ontario get longer every year. By Grade 3, teachers expect students to arrive organized and ready to work — and that starts with the right supplies. Here's what Ontario elementary schools commonly ask for at this level, and how to get it done without ten separate orders.

What's on the Grade 2–4 Supply List in Ontario?

These items appear consistently across Ontario school boards for Grades 2, 3, and 4:

• HB pencils (12-pack, pre-sharpened)
• Coloured pencils (24 colours, pre-sharpened)
• Washable markers (broad tip, 20-count)
• Gel pens (fine point, 10-pack)
• Highlighters (5-pack, assorted colours)
• White erasers (2-pack)
• Safety scissors
• Glue sticks (3-pack)
• 30cm clear ruler
• Composition notebooks (2-pack, wide ruled)
• 2-pocket folders / duo-tangs
• Backpack (17-inch, water resistant)

How Much Does It Cost to Buy Separately?

Buying the Grade 2–4 list item by item typically costs between $150 and $170 CAD. Most parents make at least two or three store trips and still forget something.

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What to Know About Grade 2–4 Supply Shopping in Ontario

• Crayons vs. coloured pencils. Grade 2 classes often still use crayons. Grade 3 and 4 shift to coloured pencils for more detailed work. If you're in Grade 2, consider adding a box of crayons.
• Duo-tangs and folders. Ontario teachers at this level use them heavily for organizing take-home work. Check your school's list for specific colour requirements.
• Label the backpack. Lost property bins at Ontario elementary schools are full of unlabelled bags. A waterproof name label on the inside and outside takes 30 seconds.
• Buy the 12-pack of pencils. They go through them. One pencil at the start of the year won't last the month.