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✏️ STATIONERY & CLASSROOM ESSENTIALS
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The little school things that somehow make a BIG difference. ✏️📚 From good pencils and crayons to markers, notebooks and everyday classroom must-haves, these are the supplies I’d actually pick for my kids—pr...
One of my favorites for beginners. The thicker shape is much easier for little hands that are still figuring out pencil grip and letter formation.
Ticonderoga 4ct My First Pencil
Pre-sharpened. That’s it. That’s the recommendation. 😂 Anything that removes one tiny job from the night-before-school routine gets my approval.
Ticonderoga 10ct Pencil Presharp Striped: Presharpened School Supplies for Kids, Back to School Essentials
I’ve learned there are some things where the original really is better. Crayola colors beautifully and this size gives kids plenty of choices without sending 96 crayons rolling across the classroom floor. 🖍️
Crayola 24ct Crayons, Elementary School Supplies for Kids, Art Classroom Must Haves for Teachers, Coloring Gift Ages 3+
Perfect once they want more control than crayons give them. I’d keep one pack at school and another at home because somehow the favorite colors always disappear first. 🖍️🫧
Crayola 10ct Ultra Clean Washable Broad Line Markers, School Supplies for Kids, Art Classroom Must Haves, Coloring Gift, Ages 3+
Okay, these are partly practical and partly because pretty stationery makes studying approximately 37% more enjoyable. 😂 The soft pastel colors are so satisfying for notes.
Mr. Pen Candy Color Highlighters, 8 Pack
For older kids, I’d rather buy notebooks that can actually survive being opened, shoved into a backpack and reopened a hundred times.
Five Star 8.5"x11" 1 Subject College Ruled Notebook Sky Blue 100 Pages
I love the purple ones for younger children because they can actually SEE where they’ve put the glue. Much easier than discovering half the page never got glued at all. 💜
Elmer's 2pk Washable School Glue Sticks - Disappearing Purple
Small hands need small scissors. These are exactly the type I’d put in a pencil case for craft days and classroom activities. ✂️
Fiskars Kid's Blunt Tip Scissors 5" - Blue: School Supplies, Right-Handed, Lifetime Warranty, Steel & Plastic
Because apparently putting the pencil BACK inside the pencil case is much harder than taking it out. 😂 At least a roomy case gives everything a fighting chance of coming home.
Yoobi Triple Zip Pencil Pouch - Lavender/Yellow Stripe, School Supplies
One of those supplies that suddenly appears on every school list. I’d buy the multipack and keep a couple at home too for practicing letters, spelling and maths. ✍️
Expo 8pk Dry Erase Markers Ultra Fine Tip Multicolored: Whiteboard & Thin Markers, Low-Odor, Quick Drying, Ages 6+
For older kids, these are SO handy. Mark the important page, color-code subjects and avoid the classic “I know it was somewhere around page 70” situation.💌
Post-it® Flags, Assorted Bright Colors, .5 in. Wide, 100 Flags/On-the-Go Dispenser: Multicolor Removable File Tabs
Please label the expensive water bottle. PLEASE. 😂 I’d put these on bottles, lunch boxes, pencil cases and anything else that could mysteriously become someone else’s property by 2 PM.
Custom Waterproof Name Labels: School, Daycare, Camp
I love these because they make an ordinary backpack feel special without having their name printed huge across the front. Cute little school detail and useful too. 🏷️
Personalized Pastel Name Bead Keychain, Paracord Backpack Tag Charm, Custom Bag Accessory
If headphones are on the school list, I’d specifically look for a child-friendly volume limit—not just buy the cutest pair. Practical beats adorable when it comes to their ears. 🎧
FosPower Kids Headphones Wireless, Kids Bluetooth ...
For nursery and preschool kids, THIS is one of those things you don’t think about until the school asks for it. I love the all-in-one style because you’re not carrying a separate blanket and pillow every day. ✨
Wildkin Preschool Nap Mat with Pillow & Blanket
My solution for permission slips, homework sheets and those mysterious pieces of paper that normally get crushed at the bottom of the backpack.👝
Umriox 36 Pack A4 Mesh Zipper Pouches, 12 Colors
I’d keep a few of these just for snacks. They’re especially useful on the days when you’re packing five tiny things because your child has suddenly decided sandwiches are unacceptable. 😂
Canfanni 5 Pack Bento Snack Containers, 4 Compartment BPA-free
These make even ordinary school notes look cute. I love how smooth they write, and the different colors are perfect for headings, little reminders and color-coding without making the page look messy.
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium, 12ct
For the kids who suddenly become more interested in writing when the pen is pretty 😂. These glide so nicely and are perfect for notes, journaling and making schoolwork a little more enjoyable.
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, Assorted, 14ct