a back to school essentials list friendly towards all grades from kindergarten to college! Affordable, durable, and realistic necessities
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Writing Utensils
Tech
Bags and Other Supplies
Writing Utensils
useful writing utensils from pencils to coloring
The og! Long lasting and a great color selection
Crayola Markers | Washable & Non-Toxic School Supplies
the dream! gotta love a good gel pen, no smudging and great colors
Paper Mate : Gel Pens
another og! crayola last long and has great color options
Crayola : Colored Pencils
coolest. pencil. ever. these have colored lead which is also incredibly cool
Paper Mate 4ct Clearpoint Color Block
classic and reliable, they don’t break easy and the lead last a while
BIC 40pk Xtra Smooth 0.7mm Mechanical Pencils: Back to School Supplies
the OG!!
Ticonderoga 18ct Pencil Presharp Yellow: No. 2 Wood Cased, 1.0mm Point, Erasable, School Supplies for Kids, Ages 5+
idk about yall but pencil erasers aren’t enough for me
Smudge Free Erasers 2ct - up&up™: Multicolor Hard Rubber, Block Erasers for Pencils, Right- or Left-Handed Design
Tech
Useful tech for school
great for studying and locking in, especially with the noise canceling! If earbuds hurt these are a great option!
Apple AirPods Max
needed! you always forget about the scientific calculator til last minute
Texas Instruments TI-30XS Multiview Scientific Calculator: AP & SAT Approved
This is a cheaper alternative to a good laptop for school! Apple is known for productivity and this particular laptop was made with students in mind!
Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026) Laptop - 256GB, Blush
this is the pricier laptop alternative on this list but the investment is WORTH IT. It’s durable, long lasting, touch screen, and it folds to a tablet?? incredibly useful!
Microsoft Surface Pro Touchscreen Copilot+ Laptop
A power bank in this day in age is an absolute necessity. This one last long hours and doesn’t take long to charge
Anker 10000 mAh Power Delivery 22.5W built in C Cable
Bags and Other Supplies
Backpacks and other supplies found in a pouch!
useful for all ages of school. so much space and affordable!
cute and practical! pencil case with more than enough storage for your school day
Pencil Cases & Pouches
good for bathroom dorm travel! you’re gonna need a travel caddy
Mini Caddy for Students Blush Pink - up&up™
DONT FORGET GLUE. elmer’s is a classic and you’re gonna need a glue stick at some point
Elmer's 2pk Washable School Glue Sticks - Disappearing Purple
cute and incredibly durable, these scissors can last years if treated right
Fiskars 7-inch Student Scissor Ages 12-14, Black Glitter, 1 Count, Middle School and Craft Scissors
owala has great bottles, this one is a little more friendly towards carrying around school! It’s metal and incredibly durable, easy to clean and travel.
Owala 30 fl oz Stainless Steel FreeSip Sway Insulated Water Bottle - Read My Lips
the best tape out there, and you can write on it with pencil and see it
Scotch Magic Tape with Dispensers 3pk
5 subject notebooks are useful for literally anything. You always want atleast 2 for the older students
Five Star 8.5"x11" 1 Subject College Ruled Notebook Sky Blue 100 Pages
