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Back to School Essentials
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Fate Winczuk
Back-to-school shopping falls apart in the same place every year: you buy the backpack in July, then spend all of August realizing you still need a lunch box that does not leak, a water bottle that survives the bus, and headphones the school actually...
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Backpacks
 
Supplies
 
Teacher Must-Haves
 
Toddler Naptime
 
Lunch Boxes
 
Water Bottles

Backpacks

 
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JanSport SuperBreak — the OG school backpack. Indestructible & under $35!
JanSport SuperBreak Black Backpack
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the Simple Modern backpack that survives K-through-whenever
Simple Modern Pixar Toddler Backpack - Blue
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PAW Patrol pack for the littles who need their faves on their back
Melissa & Doug PAW Patrol Pup Pack Backpack
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Bentgo Kids = the leakproof bento that ended my lunch-packing chaos
Bentgo Kids Leak-Proof 5-Compartment Lunch Box (Fairies)
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OmieBox keeps hot food hot till lunch — the only one that actually does
Omie OmieBox UP Kids Bento Box Insulated
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the Simple Modern straw bottle that matches the backpack (obviously)
Simple Modern Kids 14oz Insulated Water Bottle
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Thermos Funtainer — the indestructible classic that keeps ice till 3pm
THERMOS FUNTAINER 12oz Kids Water Bottle
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kid headphones with a mic + volume limit for screen-time AND class
iClever Kids Headphones Safe Volume 85dBA
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the foldable noot headphones teachers actually request on the supply list
noot Kids Headphones K11 Foldable Wired Pink
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Crayola Super Tips 100-pack = the supply-list MVP every single year
Crayola Super Tips Marker Set, 100ct, Washable
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Supplies

 
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Crayola 140-piece art case — every supply a kid needs in one organized bin!
Crayola Inspiration Art Case - 140 Pc Set
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Teacher Must-Haves

 
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Pastel highlighters — 12-pack of dual-tip favorites for color-coded notes!
Mr. Pen Highlighters Assorted Colors 12pk
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Toddler Naptime

 
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Wildkin nap mat — daycare/preschool nap essential. Built-in pillow + blanket = no extra packing!
Wildkin Daycare Nap Mat - Blue Ocean Waves
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Lunch Boxes

 
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Bentgo Kids leak-proof bento — 5 compartments for balanced lunches without baggies!
Bentgo Kids Lunch Box - Leak-Proof & Easy Clean
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Water Bottles

 
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Owala FreeSip — the viral water bottle every kid is asking for. Sip + chug spout!
Owala FreeSip Insulated Steel Tumbler - Tropical
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