Bill Belew has raised 2 bi-cultural kids, now 34 and 30. And he and his wife are now parenting a 3rd, Mia, who is 8.

10 Best School Supply Options for Elementary- and Kindergarten-Aged Girls

Going back to school is exciting and a little scary. Having the best supplies that are trending this year can make the transition to t a new grade a little easier! Here are some of the top pick for elementary school students heading back to the classroom!

Cutting Supplies:

1. Cut in style with Westcott School left and right handed scissors. These scissors are offered for left and right handed students and the perfect size for little hands. The best part is that these can be bought in several different colors, making cutting a bit more fun!
2. Measure lines and other items in style with the Westcott Jeweltone Plastic Ruler. They are offered in an assortment of transparent color, which means you can pick your favorite!

Writing Supplies:

1. Staying organized just got easier with the Blue Q Flower Field Pencil Case. Keep your pencils, pens and markers where you can find them with this pretty pencil case, (it’s also eco-friendly!)
2. Mistakes happen! Be prepared with the Charles Lenorad Inc. box of assorted eraser caps. With 144 total erasers chances are you’ll have enough for the entire year!
3. Make learning your ABCs and 123s fun with Zebra Cadoozles Mechanical pencils. Who said that school was boring?

Coloring Supplies:

1. Get creative in class, and at home, with Crayola 12ct washable markers. These are a must have for making school work fun! The best part is that they will wash out of clothes, skin and table tops with just a little soap and water.
2. Everyone has a favorite color, some even have two! Good news, you can purchase a set of Bulk plastic pencil sharpeners and use a different color each day of the week!

Backpacks:

1. Make carrying your school supplies a little more fun with the JanSport Superbreak Backpack. The fun colors and style make going to school more fun!
   

All-in-one:

1. Get all the school supplies you need in one package with the Hello Kitty School Supply 11 piece set. Cute and functional – what could be better?
   
2. Math made fun with a Texas Instruments Pink Calculator – yes please! Calculate in style with this device all year long.

Each item that is sold will go toward my college education – plus with all the fun items here, you can ensure that your school year is the best ever!

Talk to Bill and others about their experiences raising bi-cultural Japanese-American kids.