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Back to School at Every Stage: Preschool, Elementary, High School, College & Adults Going Back to School
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items School supplies and study help for every stage of life in one place: preschool and kindergarten basics, elementary lunch and supply list must-haves, the graphing calculator and backpack teens actually need, college study gear, and tools for adults go...
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Preschool & Kindergarten
Elementary School
Middle & High School
College
Adults Going Back to School
Preschool & Kindergarten
A little-kid backpack, washable markers and a sight word game to get tiny learners ready.
First day of preschool? This small 12-inch toddler backpack fits little shoulders and holds a folder, snack and spare clothes. Tip: write your child's name inside, not outside.
Toddler Backpack for Boys Girls 2-4, 12" H
Marker stains on clothes and tables? Crayola Washable Broad Line Markers wash out of most fabrics and skin. Tip: they're on most preschool and kindergarten supply lists.
Crayola Broad Line Markers, 12 Count, Washable
Kindergartner struggling with sight words? Sight Word Swat by Learning Resources turns reading practice into a fast swatting game. Tip: play 10 minutes after school.
Learning Resources Sight Word Swat! Game
Elementary School
Leak-proof lunch box, kids water bottle, real #2 pencils and free Khan Academy for homework help.
Lunches coming home soggy or spilled? The Bentgo Kids leak-proof 5-compartment lunch box keeps foods separate and easy for small hands. Tip: pack it the night before.
Bentgo Kids Prints Leak-Proof 5-Compartment Lunch Box
Water bottles always leaking in the backpack? The Simple Modern 14 oz kids bottle is insulated and leak-proof with a straw lid. Tip: add a name sticker so it comes home.
Simple Modern Kids Water Bottle & Toddler Cup 14oz
Cheap pencils that keep breaking? Ticonderoga #2 pencils sharpen cleanly and erase without smudging, a teacher favorite. Tip: the 72-pack lasts all year and covers class donations.
Ticonderoga #2 HB Wood-Cased Pencils, 72 Ct
Child behind in math or reading? Khan Academy is free with lessons and practice from pre-K to college, plus SAT prep. Tip: let kids do the free daily practice for 15 minutes.
Khan Academy
Middle & High School
The graphing calculator teachers ask for, a sturdy backpack and notebooks for every class.
Teacher says your teen needs a graphing calculator? The TI-84 Plus CE is the one most algebra, SAT and AP classes use, with a rechargeable battery. Tip: it lasts through college.
TI-84 Plus CE Color Graphing Calculator
Backpacks ripping by spring? The JanSport SuperBreak is light, durable and backed by a lifetime warranty. Tip: register it so a broken zipper gets fixed or replaced free.
JanSport SuperBreak One Backpack - Black
Notebooks falling apart mid-semester? Five Star spiral notebooks have tough covers and pages that don't tear out easily. Tip: use one color per subject so homework is easy to find.
Five Star Spiral Notebook 6 Pack, 1 Subject
College
Dorm and lecture must-haves plus free FAFSA help and Purdue OWL for writing papers.
Losing handwritten notes? The Rocketbook Core reusable notebook scans pages to Google Drive or email, then wipes clean. Tip: great for college students who like writing by hand.
Rocketbook Core Reusable Smart Notebook 8.5x11
Phone dying between classes? This Anker 10,000mAh power bank charges a phone about twice and fits in a pocket. Tip: charge it overnight and keep it in your backpack.
Anker 10,000mAh 30W USB-C Power Bank
Can't focus in a loud dorm or library? Sony WH-CH720N noise cancelling headphones block chatter so you can study, with long battery life. Tip: use focus playlists with no lyrics.
Sony WH-CH720N Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Need a calculator allowed on exams? The Casio fx-991ES Plus 2 scientific calculator handles chemistry, stats and engineering classes. Tip: check your syllabus; many tests ban graphing ones.
Casio fx-991ES Plus 2 Scientific Calculator
Worried about paying for college? StudentAid.gov is the official free site to file the FAFSA for grants, work-study and loans. Tip: file as soon as it opens; some aid runs out.
Federal Student Aid
Stuck on an essay or citations? Purdue OWL is a free writing lab with guides for APA, MLA, grammar and essay structure. Tip: use its sample papers to format yours correctly.
Purdue OWL
Adults Going Back to School
A comfy study setup plus free GED info and Coursera classes for adults going back to school.
Going back to school as an adult and typing on a cramped laptop? The Logitech MK270 wireless keyboard and mouse make long assignments easier. Tip: pair with a laptop stand.
Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse
Neck sore from studying on a laptop? The Nulaxy adjustable laptop stand raises the screen to eye level and folds flat. Tip: use it with an external keyboard for the best posture.
Nulaxy Adjustable Laptop Stand, Foldable Riser
Studying late after work and the kids are asleep? The Honeywell full-spectrum LED desk lamp gives bright, even light with a USB charging port. Tip: angle it to avoid screen glare.
Honeywell HWT-H2 LED Desk Lamp, Eye-Caring
Never finished high school? GED.com shows how to study, take free practice tests and schedule the GED exam online or nearby. Tip: take the GED Ready practice test before the real one.
GED
Want new job skills without going back full time? Coursera offers courses from top universities, and many can be audited free. Tip: look for the Audit option or ask about financial aid.
Coursera