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School Supplies – Vocabulary
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Table des matières
- Haut de page
- In Your Pencil Case
- Paper & Books
- Organization & Storage
- Tech Tools
- Art Supplies
- School Supplies at a Glance
- School Supplies Vocabulary Exercise
- Advanced School Supplies Vocabulary
- In your Pencil Case Advanced Vocabulary
- Paper & Books Advanced Vocabulary
- Organization & Storage Advanced Vocabulary
- Tech Tools Advanced Vocabulary
- Art Supplies Advanced Vocabulary
- Exercise – Advanced School Subjects Vocabulary
- See Also
Tech Tools
For more vocabulary on the topic, visit the pages Science & Technology (coming soon) and Online & Digital (coming soon).
Art Supplies
*The word crayons only refers to pencils made of coloured wax.
For more on art supplies, visit the Visual Arts vocabulary page. (Coming soon)
School Supplies Vocabulary Exercise
Advanced School Supplies Vocabulary
In your Pencil Case Advanced Vocabulary
ballpoint pen
Pen with a tiny ball at the tip that allows the ink to flow when writing.gel pen
Type of ballpoint pen that uses thicker gel-based ink.dry erase marker
Marker using ink that can easily be wiped away with a dry cloth or an eraser.mechanical pencil
Pencil with a mechanical system that makes the lead come out.white-out
Thick, opaque white fluid used to cover up mistakes made with a pen on paper. Also called “correction liquid” or “correction fluid.”correction liquid
Thick, opaque white fluid used to cover up mistakes made with a pen on paper. Also called “white-out” or “correction fluid.”correction fluid
Thick, opaque white fluid used to cover up mistakes made with a pen on paper. Also called “correction liquid” or “white-out.”correction tape
Dry, white, ribbon-like tape used to cover up mistakes written in pen.compass
Tool used to draw perfect circles or arcs.protractor
Flat, semicircular tool used to measure and draw angles.hole puncher
Tool used to make small, round holes in paper to allow it to fit into binder rings.stapler
Tool used to fasten together sheets of paper by driving a thin piece of metal through the papers.staple(s)
Small, thin pieces of metal wire bent into a U-shape used in a stapler to fasten sheets of paper together.staple remover
Small, handheld tool used to remove staples from paper.
Paper & Books Advanced Vocabulary
loose paper
Refers to single sheets of paper that are not attached to a notebook or pad. It often has three holes punched in the side so you can put the sheets in a binder.a sheet of paper*
A single (1), loose piece of paper.a piece of paper*
A single (1), loose sheet of paper.graph-paper
Paper that has a grid of small, light lines printed on it. Also known as “grid paper” or “squared paper.”poster board
A type of thick, stiff paper or cardboard used for creating school projects, presentations or signs.flashcard(s)
Small cards with information on them used to help study and memorize information.index card(s)
Small, stiff piece of paper, typically white and rectangular. Often used to make flashcards.thesaurus
Reference book for word synonyms.encyclopedia
Book or set of books (or a website) that contains information on a very wide range of subjects. The information is usually arranged in alphabetical order.novel
A long, fictional story in the form of a book.booklet
A small, thin book that is usually stapled together at the centre. It has fewer pages, a soft cover, and isn’t as thick as a regular book.
A sheet of paper vs a piece of paper vs a paper
The word paper, as the material isn't countable. The use of a sheet/piece allows the quantity of paper to be counted.
A sheet of paper and a piece of paper are synonym expressions. They both refer to a whole sheet of paper.
The expression a paper refers to a document a student writes as a class assignment, like a report or an essay.
Organization & Storage Advanced Vocabulary
binder clip
Small metal clips with two handles used to hold paper together. Sometimes called “paper clamp,”clipboard
Board with a clip at the top, used to hold paper.sticky tack
Reusable, putty-like adhesive used to temporarily stick things to walls. Also called “fun-tack,” “poster putty” or “tacky putty.”thumbtack
A small, short pin with a flat head to fasten paper to a wall. Also called a “pushpin.”pushpin
A small, short pin with a flat head to fasten paper to a wall. Also called a “thumbtack.”bookend(s)
A pair of objects, often heavy and L-shaped, used to hold up a row of books.portfolio
Collection of a student's work showcasing skills, progress and achievements.bin(s)
Containers used to store and organize various school supplies.
Tech Tools Advanced Vocabulary
laptop
Portable computer.earbuds
Small, portable listening devices that fit inside your ears.USB drive
Small, portable device used to store digital files. Also known as a “flash drive,” a “thumb drive”or a “memory stick.”flash drive
Small, portable device used to store digital files. Also known as a “USB drive,” a “thumb drive” or a “memory stick.”cloud storage
Digital file saving system that uses remote servers to store data.stylus
Pen-like tool used with touchscreen devices.digital book
An electronic book.e-book
Short for electronic book. A book in digital format.e-reader
Device made to read digital books.power supply
Device that provides electrical power to electronic devices, such as computers.
Art Supplies Advanced Vocabulary
watercolour
Paint that is mixed with water to create colours.tempera
Fast-drying non-permanent paint. Popular in classrooms because it is inexpensive.acrylic
Fast-drying permanent paint with a similar brilliance and density as oil paint.finger paint
Paint made for use with hands instead of paintbrushes.felt-tip marker
Marker with a point made of felt or fibre that contains ink.permanent marker
Marker using long-lasting ink that doesn’t wash off easily.sketchbook
Book with blank pages made for drawing.sketchpad
Pad with blank pages, made for drawing. Sometimes called a “drawing pad.”scrapbook
Book with blank pages made to paste or attach things, like photos, drawings, notes, and other mementos.glue gun
Handheld tool that uses a heated element to melt solid sticks of glue.pipe cleaner(s)
Flexible wire covered in soft, fuzzy material that can be easily bent, twisted and cut into different shapes.paper brad
Two-pronged metal fastener used to join several sheets of paper together. Also called a “brass fastener.”