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Back To School Essentials For Kids
45 items
By
Katie Soens
Everything your kiddo needs for back to school, all in one place! There are sections for supplies, lunch and what to give teachers on the first day. I didn’t include back packs because we all know how much kids like to pick out their own! 😂
Sections
4
Supplies
To Get The Teachers
Lunch
Other
Supplies
The best markers
Crayola Markers
Everyone needs pencils!
Ticonderoga #2 HB Wood Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 30 Count
Kid scissors. Extras in case they lose a pair!
LIVINGO 5" Small School Student Blunt Scissors
Great headphones for kids! Good reviews and fold up for easy desk storage.
EarFun S1 Kids Foldable Wired Headphones
Pencil sharpeners for the desk
Bostitch Twist-N-Sharp Manual Pencil Sharpener
If your child prefers mechanical pencils- these are the best!
BIC Xtra-Smooth Pastel 0.7mm Mechanical Pencils, 24-Count
Nice heavy duty folders that won’t rip or break apart easily
Sooez 6Pack Pastel Heavy Duty 2-Pocket Folders
The best colored pencils!
Crayola Colored Pencils 36ct, Pre-Sharpened
Such a great pencil case! Lots of storage and it stands so you can easily find items!
Aesthetic Standing Pencil Case, Large Capacity
Another great pencil case AND it comes with a bunch of supplies!
Four Candies 36PCS Mechanical Pencil Set
The triangular shape is great for little hands just learning to write!
Paper Mate Triangular Mechanical Pencil Set 1.3mm, 8 Count
Really nice and sturdy college ruled notebooks
Five Star 5-Subject Spiral Notebook, 200 Sheets
Love the disappearing purple glue sticks!
Elmer's Disappearing Purple Glue Sticks 12ct
Great pack of college-rules notebooks if you have multiple children or your child needs multiple notebooks.
Mead Spiral Notebooks 6 Pack, College Ruled
Always good to have extra erasers on hand!
Mr. Pen Pencil Top Erasers, 120 Pack
Pencil grips to help with handwriting
JuneLsy Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting (6PCS)
To Get The Teachers
Teachers would be grateful for this large pack of glue sticks! They go through them so fast.
Elmer's All Purpose Clear Glue Sticks, 30 Ct
Bulk crayons for the teacher!
Crayola Crayons Bulk 24 Packs, School Supplies
Teachers love these expo markers!
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers 8 Count
What teacher doesn’t need sticky notes?
Sticky Notes 3x3, 8 Pack, 100 Sheets, Multicolor
All teachers need a nice felt tip pen!
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium, 24ct
Teachers also need some nice pens for grading!
Paper Mate Profile Bold 1.4mm Pens, 12ct
Cute sticky note pad holder for teachers!
GABITA Personalized Wooden Teacher Note Dispenser
Any teacher would appreciate this bulk crayon set!
Crayola Bulk Crayon Classpack 800ct 16 Colors
Every teacher appreciates tissues! Especially during cold season.
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 8 Boxes
Help keep the classroom clean and (relatively) germ free!
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Bundle, 80 Ct (4pk)
How great are these colors? And they’re lined!
16 Pack Lined 3x3 Sticky Notes Vintage
Help your teachers keep the classroom germ free!
Purell Hand Sanitizer - Gel, Foam, & More
Lunch
We love our bentgo boxes! Cuts down on the waste of plastic baggies and each compartment is leak proof so minimal to no mess!
Bentgo Pop Leak-Proof Lunch Box w/ Divider
Perfect size for lunches! Love how slim they are so they’ll fit in a bentgo box lunch bag.
Fit & Fresh Slim Ice Packs - Quick Freeze
More affordable bentgo box lunch bag option. Love that this one has the extra space on the top for utensils or snacks.
Genteen Insulated Kids Lunch Box Bag Blue
More affordable version of a bentgo box! Still leak proof. And these come with their own utensils!
Jelife Kids Bento Box - Leakproof, 4 Compartments, Green
Lunch bag for your kids bentgo boxes! Or just for a regular lunch bag. Insulated and cute patterns!
Bentgo Kids Lunch Bag - Insulated, Unicorn
Best water bottle to take to school!
Owala Water Bottle Kids
Cute and durable water bottles for school!
Zak Designs Kids 16oz Dinosaur Water Bottle
Great reusable bags for lunches!
Stasher Silicone Reusable Food Storage Bags, 5-Pack, Tie Dye
Affordable bentgo option
Deluxe Bento Box 4pc - Cat & Jack
How cute are these?? And fits a bentgo box
Classic Lunch Sack - Cat & Jack
So cute!! Perfect spot for all those extra croc charms you have laying around
Fit & Fresh Kids' Baylee Charm Lunch Box
Other
First day of school signs! Get one to remember just who your little person was at this time in their life and to see how far they go!
First Day of School Chalkboard, Reusable 14x11
Personalized labels to stick on all of your child’s belongings. I put them on water bottles and they last through multiple washes!
TeddyLabels Personalized Waterproof Name Labels - Dinosaurs (60)
These are great customizable labels as well
Bunny Badges Personalized Daycare Labels (130)
First AND Last day boards
Melisheer Personalized First & Last Day Chalkboard
Keep all your child’s snacks in one place in their backpack so they are easy to find!
Burskit Chenille Letter Clear Zipper Pouch
Cute shirts for the first day back!
First Day of School Shirts for Kids Tee
