School and Study Items in English, with Pictures
This page teaches common classroom objects and supplies you need for your studies. Try labeling items around your workspace in English to practice every day.
/ˈpɛn.səl/
A thin wooden stick with a graphite center for writing or drawing.
“She wrote her answers with a pencil.”
/pɛn/
An instrument filled with ink for writing or signing papers.
“Can I borrow your blue pen for a minute?”
/ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/
A collection of bound paper sheets used to write notes.
“I take my notebook to every class.”
ruler
/ˈruːlər/
A straight strip of plastic or wood used to measure things.
“Use a ruler to draw a straight line.”
eraser
/ɪˈreɪzər/
A small rubber item used to remove pencil marks.
“He made a mistake and used an eraser.”
sharpener
/ˈʃɑːrpənər/
A small tool that makes a pencil point sharp again.
“My pencil is dull, so I need a sharpener.”
calculator
/ˈkælkjuˌleɪtər/
A small electronic device that solves math problems quickly.
“You can use a calculator on the math test.”
/ˈbækˌpæk/
A bag with straps that you carry on your shoulders.
“His backpack is full of heavy books.”
folder
/ˈfoʊldər/
A folded cover made of paper or plastic to keep papers in.
“Keep all your handouts inside this folder.”
binder
/ˈbaɪndər/
A firm cover with metal rings to hold punched pages.
“She organized her science notes in a binder.”
/ˈmɑːrkər/
A thick pen with felt tip used for drawing large lines.
“Write your name on the board with a marker.”
highlighter
/ˈhaɪˌlaɪtər/
A bright pen used to make important words stand out.
“I used a yellow highlighter on key facts.”
crayon
/ˈkreɪ.ɒn/
A stick of colored wax used by children for coloring.
“The children drew pictures with every crayon.”
glue
/ɡluː/
A sticky liquid or paste used to join things together.
“Put some glue on the paper before sticking it.”
scissors
/ˈsɪzərz/
A cutting tool with two sharp blades joined in the middle.
“Be careful when cutting cardboard with sharp scissors.”
stapler
/ˈsteɪplər/
A device that presses small metal clips through pages.
“Use the stapler to connect the reports together.”
paperclip
/ˈpeɪ.pə.klɪp/
A bent wire loop used to hold sheets temporarily.
“She attached the receipt with a small paperclip.”
whiteboard
/ˈwaɪt.bɔːrd/
A shiny light surface that you write on and wipe clean.
“The teacher wrote today's date on the whiteboard.”
chalkboard
/ˈtʃɔːk.bɔːrd/
A dark board used in classrooms for writing with soft sticks.
“He cleaned the chalkboard after the lesson ended.”
/dɛsk/
A piece of furniture with a flat top for working.
“Please sit at your desk and open your book.”
locker
/ˈlɑːkər/
A metal cupboard with a key or code for personal items.
“Leave your coat inside your locker before class.”
worksheet
/ˈwɜːrkˌʃiːt/
A printed page with questions or tasks for students.
“Please complete this grammar worksheet for homework.”
/ɪɡˈzæm/
An important test that checks what you have learned.
“I must study hard for the final exam.”
diploma
/dɪˈploʊmə/
An official paper showing that you finished your education.
“She proudly hung her college diploma on the wall.”
laboratory
/ˈlæbrətɔːri/
A special room where scientific tests and experiments are done.
“Students wear safety glasses inside the science laboratory.”
microscope
/ˈmaɪkrəˌskoʊp/
An optical tool that makes tiny objects appear much larger.
“Look through the microscope to see the cells.”
