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Back to School!

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My picks for back-to-school items are thoughtfully curated from my experience as a former teacher, focusing on practicality, durability, and student success. From classroom essentials to organization tools, each item is chosen to support a smooth, pr...
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Back to School Essentials- Curated by a Former Teacher

My picks for back-to-school supply items are thoughtfully curated with a teacher’s insight, focusing on practicality, durability, and classroom readiness. From essential tools to helpful extras, each item is chosen to support a smooth and successful ...

 
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Thin crayons for older children. Would suggest buying multiple packs. Currently $0.50
Crayola 24ct Kids Crayons
 
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Best for Toddlers/Preschool aged children, Helps them with their grip. $2.49
Crayola 8ct Washable Large Crayons
 
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For this price?! I would buy as many packs at as I can! Currently on sale for $0.25!!!
24ct Crayons Classic Colors - Mondo Llama™: School Supplies for Kids, Low-Odor, Multicolor, Ages 3+
 
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Nice little extra supply you can donate to the teacher! $3.29
Crayola 24ct Pre-Sharpened Colored Pencils: Multicolor Wax & Wood, Non-Toxic, School Supplies for Kids, 3.3mm Point
 
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Buy as many as you can! The teachers/kids go through so many of these. $0.50
Elmer's 4oz Washable School Glue - White
 
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Purple is the best so they can see where they put the glue on their project. $4.49
Elmer's 12pk Washable School Glue Sticks - Disappearing Purple: Non-Toxic, Dries Clear, Large Glue Sticks 12 Pack
 
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Perfect for early learners! $1.59
2ct Kids' Scissors Blunt Tip Pink/Blue - up&up™
 
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The more pencils.. the better. $5.59
Ticonderoga 30ct Pencil Yellow: No. 2 Wood Cased Presharpened Pencils, 2.2mm Point, Stationery & Office Supplies
 
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When the pencil erasers are basically stubs.. these come in handy! $1.49
Paper Mate 3pk Pencil Erasers Pink Pearl
 
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Perfect for the older girlies. $6.49
40pk #2 Mechanical Pencils - BIC: 0.7mm Lead, Retractable, Pocket Clip, School & Office Supplies, Multicolored
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My absolute favorite pens! Black for the win. $0.99
BIC 10pk Xtra Life Ballpoint Pens Medium Tip Black ink: School Supplies, Stationery, 1.0mm Point, Office Essentials
 
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Definitely include these bold colors in your childs pencil box. So pretty $0.99
Crayola 10ct Kids Broadline Markers - Bold and Bright
 
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Essential! Buy more than one if you can. $2.99
Crayola 10ct Washable Broad Line Markers - Classic Colors: School Supplies for Kids, Classroom Must Haves, Coloring Markers
 
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Basic pencil box you can customize! $0.99
Sterilite Flat Top Pencil Box Clear
 
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Super Cute for boys. Only available online! $11.99
ZIPIT Camo Pencil Case, Pencil Box for Boys
 
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Can fit a ton of supplies in here! Great for organizing. $13.99
SPACEMATE Large Pencil Case Pouch Purple
 
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Who doesn't love dinosaurs?! Super Affordable. $19-$22
BrainyBees Kids 15" Dinosaur Backpack
 
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I even had a Jansport as a kid lol such a classic! $38
JanSport SuperBreak One Backpack - Black
 
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So many cute colors/ designs to choose from. $25-$30
BLUEFAIRY Kids Tie-dye Purple School Bag
 
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To help homework at home or for those long bus rides $24.99
Sony ZX Series Stereo Headphones (Rose)
 
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PLEASE label the water bottles! so many cute designs $21-$26
Simple Modern Kids Summit 18oz Straw Bottle
 
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Please label!!! So many kids will have almost the same water bottle. $16-$18
Bentgo Kids Water Bottle 15oz Leak-Proof Dino
 
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Great proportions for young kids! $32-$40
Bentgo Chill Kids Leak-Proof 4-Compartment Lunch Box
 
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Make sure to label because a lot of kids will have this! $29-$32
Bentgo Kids Prints Leak-Proof 5-Compartment Lunch Box (Space)
 
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For my eco-friendly parents! A bit pricey, but easy to clean. $55-$60
PlanetBox Rover Stainless Steel Bento Box for Kids
 
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such a classic! easy to clean as well. $21-$25
Simple Modern Kids Insulated Lunch Box Pink
 
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For the older kids! Definitely recommend to buy in bulk. $18-$22
Rosmonde 12 Pack College Ruled Spiral Notebook
 
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The clear view is soo helpful! $11-$13
Sharpie Clear View Highlighter Sticks, 8 Ct
 
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$0.50. Store a variety of documents neatly in one place with this 2-Pocket Plastic Folder from up&up™. This folder is designed with two pockets to help keep papers neatly stored and separated. Made of plastic, it also has three holes for easy att...
2 Pocket Plastic Folder Red - up&up™
 
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$2.39. The Five Star® Stay-Put Plastic Pocket and Prong Folder helps keep papers organized throughout the school year. The pockets and stay-put corner tabs hold 8 1/2" x 11" papers, while the prongs hold loose pages.
Five Star 2 Pocket Plastic Folder with Prongs Orange
 
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$2.99. This Five Star® 1 Subject Notebook is compatible with the Five Star Study App, so you can easily scan, study, and organize notes on your phone! Create instant flashcards and sync notes to Google Drive and access them anywhere.
Five Star 1 Subject 100pg Wide Ruled Spiral Notebook (Colors May Vary): Perforated, Bleed-Resistant, 3 Hole Punched
 
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$5.97. Instantly write or type your corrections with this white correction tape, which requires no dry time and won’t bleed or drip
BIC Wite-Out EZ Correct Tape, 19.8ft, 4-Pack
 
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$8.97. Chisel tip for broad, medium, or fine lines Low-odor ink formula erases cleanly and is ideal for classrooms, offices, and home offices For use on whiteboards and most non-porous surfaces Bold color is easy to erase and easy to see from a dista...
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor, 12 Ct
 
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$6.49. provides long-lasting organization with a tear-resistant DuraHinge spine and flexible, DuraEdge split-resistant edges
Avery Heavy-Duty 1" View 3 Ring Binder
 
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$7.98. its A4 and letter-size paper, standard documents and filing needs. Included sticker labels allow you to easily distinguish between different categories of files, maintaining neatness and enhancing productivity!
SKYDUE Expanding File Organizer 8 Pockets
 
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$14.99. Monthly layouts contain previous and next month reference calendars for long-term planning, and a notes section for important projects; Major holidays listed, elapsed, and remaining days noted
Blue Sky 2025-2026 Academic Planner 8.5x11
 
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$14.22. Proudly permanent ink marks on paper, plastic, metal, and most other surfaces. Intensely brilliant colors create eye-popping, vibrant impressions. Remarkably resilient ink dries quickly and resists fading and water; AP certified. Endlessly ve...
Sharpie Permanent Markers Fine Tip Black 36ct