Everything that keeps the school year running smooth for my boy — from the backpack to the lunchbox and all the little things in between. These are the staples I swear by every school year!
A sturdy backpack is non-negotiable — this one's a classic for a reason and stands up to being tossed around all year.
JanSport Superbreak Backpack
Leak-proof compartments keep everything in its place — and it holds up to daily lunchroom chaos.
Bentgo Kids Snap & Go Lunch Box
Keeps drinks cold for hours and the straw lid means fewer spills in the backpack.
THERMOS FUNTAINER Water Bottle Straw 12oz Pink
The gold standard of school pencils — they sharpen evenly and the erasers actually work.
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils
You can never go wrong with the classic 24-count — the colors are bright and they last.
Crayola Crayons 24 Colors : Toys & Games
Washable is the only way to go — these come out of clothes and desks without a fight.
Crayola Ultra Clean Markers 12ct
A fresh box of colored pencils makes every worksheet a little more fun.
Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils for Kids (24pk)
The purple disappearing kind is genius — you can see where the glue goes and it dries clear.
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks
Blunt tips for safety, and Fiskars actually cut cleanly instead of chewing the paper.
Fiskars 5" Kids Blunt-Tip Scissors, Ages 4-7, Red
Wide-ruled and sturdy — the pages don't rip out the first week like the cheap ones.
Five Star Spiral Notebook + Study App, 5 Subject
The stay-put tabs are clutch — papers actually stay where they're supposed to.
Five Star 2-Pocket Folder, Stay-Put Folder
A hard pencil box keeps everything from getting crushed at the bottom of the backpack.
Amazon Basics 4-Pack Large Pencil Cases, Multi-Color
Big erasers for big mistakes — these clean up pencil marks without tearing the paper.
Paper Mate Erasers, Pink Pearl, 12 Count
A good sharpener with a shavings catcher means no mess all over the desk.
STAEDTLER Double-Hole Tub Pencil Sharpener: Dual
Clear rulers are the best — you can see exactly what you're measuring and underlining.
Westcott Acrylic Clear Ruler
Classrooms go through tissues fast — a big pack covers the whole cold season.
Kleenex Facial Tissue
A little bottle for the backpack plus backup at home — germs don't stand a chance.
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gel 1 Fl Oz
Teachers always ask for these — a variety pack keeps desks germ-free.
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Cleaning Variety Pack
Wired is the way to go for school — no charging, no pairing headaches, and they fold up small.
JLab JBuddies Gen 2 Folding Kids Wired Headphones
Label everything — these survive the wash so jackets and lunchboxes actually make it home.
