2026-27 Supply List
Forest Preschool and Forest Kindergarten
Ages 3-7
-Full-size Backpack (needs to fit many things throughout the year)
-Daily nut-free snack/lunch packed in a labeled container (lunch box is fine) (Many families like to pack a full lunch- this is up to you). We have a designated snack time each day around 10:30 am.
-Reusable labeled water bottle (at least 3. Unfortunately, these do get lost throughout the year, but we work very hard to keep all supplies with the child.
-1 change of clothing in a labeled ziplock bag that includes socks and underwear
-Weather-appropriate clothing and footwear for rain, snow, and wind (starting as early October)
-Rubber boots daily for fall and spring, insulated winter boots for winter
-Hand towel for drying hands (optional)
For Kindergarten Only:
Explorer Kit - fundraiser item purchased through WNS directly
includes: binoculars, compass, whistle, bug viewer, and magnifying glass
$30
Wilderness Explorers (not Makers Edition)
Ages 6-12
-BeaverCraft Whittling Knife for Kids $18.99
-Evridwear Cut Resistant Gloves for Kids 7-9 Years, Level 5 Protection $8.99 (We do have some for children to borrow on hand)
-SAKURA Koi Pocket Field Sketch Kit $14.50
- Hontry Binoculars for Adults and Kids, 10x25 Compact Binoculars for Bird Watching $24.95
- BeaverCraft Stropping Leather Strop for Knife Sharpening $8.99 (We will have some on hand for children to borrow) (but having their own is nice if they plan to whittle at home)
-TurnOnSport Orienteering Compass - Advanced Scout Compass for Hiking $9.98
-Watercolor Sketchbook/Journal 2 pack $5.99 (can choose a different watercolor paper journal if you don’t like this one. This one comes in a 2 -pack and we think both will be used as there are only 20 pages in each journal)
-5x7 minimum size durable pencil box $9.14 (this is the recommended item, but you can purchase any kind you want as long as it can fit the journal)
** If you are experiencing financial hardship please let us know and we’ll work with your family to get your student what they need to succeed!
Students will also need:
-Hand Towel (optional)
-Daily nut-free healthy snack
-Water bottle (pre-filled)
-Full-Size Backpack
-Weather-appropriate clothing and footwear for rain, snow, and wind
-Rain boots in Fall and Spring
-Insulated snow boots in Winter
Order boots and rain/snow gear through School Oaki Bulk Order Fundraiser for 30% off gear. Info coming soon!
School Supply Donations
Optional but so helpful (Thank you)
-White cardstock
-Cream of tartar (used to make nature dough)
-Markers (washable, sharpies, dry erase)
-Bandaids
-Individually packaged nut-free snacks for those who forget their snack
-BioColor Paint by Colorations
-7th Generation disinfectant spray
-Facial tissues
-Paper Towels
-Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Liquid Soap
-Eco by Naty Unscented Baby Wipes
-Lemyn Organics Hand Sanitizer or Babyganics Foaming Pump Hand Sanitizer