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Back to School: Kids' Backpacks & School Supplies
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items Back to school shopping is a big event in our house, and after several years I know which backpacks survive the whole year and which supplies teachers actually want. Getting organized early makes the first weeks of school so much smoother. These are ...
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Kids' Backpacks
School Supplies
Homework & Organization
Kids' Backpacks
Durable backpacks that last the whole school year.
The Herschel Classic backpack has a clean, simple look with a padded sleeve that keeps a laptop or tablet safe. I love its sturdy striped lining. My teenage daughter wanted something more grown up this year, and she tells me this one goes with every ...
Herschel Supply Co. Classic Backpack
The Fjällräven Kånken backpack is water resistant, durable, and comes in so many fun colors that kids love to choose from. I love its timeless boxy shape. My daughter has had hers for three school years now, and it still looks almost new, which makes...
Fjällräven Kånken Water Resistant Backpack
The Béis rolling backpack switches between wheels and straps, which saves young backs from heavy books on long walks. I love its sleek design and sturdy wheels. My son rolls it through the halls on heavy homework days, and I am relieved he no longer ...
BÉIS The Pro Rolling Backpack
The Under Armour Hustle backpack has a water resistant finish, a padded laptop sleeve, and side pockets for water bottles. I love how sturdy it feels. My nephew carries it to school and basketball practice, and he tells me his gear stays dry even on ...
Under Armour Hustle 5.0 Backpack
The adidas Defender backpack is roomy and tough, with a ventilated pocket that keeps sweaty gym clothes away from books. I love the simple, sporty design. My teenage son packs his practice gear and homework in it, and it has survived a full season of...
adidas Defender 5 Backpack
The JanSport Big Student backpack has two roomy compartments that swallow binders, a lunch, and gym clothes with space to spare. I love its classic, durable build. Our son switched to it for middle school, and he tells me it is the first bag that fit...
JanSport Big Student Backpack
School Supplies
Pencils, notebooks, and supplies teachers love.
Ticonderoga pastel pencils come pre sharpened and write smoothly, with fun colors that make homework feel a bit more cheerful. I love that the erasers actually work. I stock up every August, and my kids always grab these first instead of the cheap pe...
Ticonderoga Wooden Pastel Pencils Pre-Sharpened 150 Count
The Five Star notebook has sturdy covers and pages that do not tear out easily, so notes stay together all semester. I love the bright sky blue color. Our son uses one for every class, and I like that his notebooks survive the whole year without fall...
Five Star 1 Subject College Ruled Notebook
The MAISON de SABRÉ leather pencil case is a stylish, durable home for pens, pencils, and highlighters. I love its soft leather and sleek zipper. I gave one to my niece for her senior year, and she tells me it makes her feel so organized and grown up...
MAISON de SABRÉ Leather Pencil Case
Expo fine tip dry erase markers write crisp, dark lines and erase cleanly, which teachers and students both love. I love that they are low odor. My kids use them on our family whiteboard for homework practice, and I donate a pack to their classroom s...
Expo 4pk Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip
Elmer's disappearing purple glue sticks go on purple so kids can see where they glued, then dry clear. I love that they wash out of clothes easily. My kids use them for every poster and craft project, and I always grab a few packs for our school supp...
Elmer's 6pk Washable School Glue Sticks
Sharpie fine tip permanent markers label everything from lunch boxes to water bottles with bold, lasting ink. I love that the labels never wash off. I write our kids' names on all of their school supplies, and fewer of their things end up in the lost...
Sharpie 2pk Permanent Markers Fine Tip
The Texas Instruments graphing calculator is the standard for high school math and science classes, with a bright color screen and rechargeable battery. I love that it lasts for years. Our son used it from algebra through calculus, and it was worth e...
Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator
Crayola crayons are the classic school supply, with bright, smooth colors that kids have loved for generations. I love that they never break as easily as cheaper brands. I stock up every August for our kids' supply lists, and I always slip an extra b...
Crayola Crayons 24 Count
Pilot gel pens write smoothly with bold, vivid ink that does not skip or smear. I love the comfortable rubber grip. My teenage daughter uses them for all her color coded notes, and she tells me they are the only pens she will use for her school plann...
Pilot G2 Premium Gel Pens Fine Point 5 Count
Fiskars kids scissors are sized for small hands and cut cleanly through paper without frustration. I love the fun colors and non stick blades. Our youngest uses them for every school craft project, and I always buy an extra pair because they seem to ...
Fiskars 5" Pointed Kids Scissors
Homework & Organization
Lamps, planners, and organizers for homework time.
The Threshold over the keyboard organizer sits above a laptop and holds pens, sticky notes, and small supplies within easy reach. I love how much desk space it frees up. My daughter keeps her homework station so tidy now, and she finds everything she...
Threshold Over the Keyboard Desk Organizer
The Papier weekly desk planner lays out the whole week on one page, which makes tracking homework and activities so simple. I love its pretty checkerboard design. My teenage daughter plans her assignments in it every Sunday, and she tells me it keeps...
Papier Floral Checkerboard Weekly Desk Planner
The Hatch Restore helps kids keep a steady school schedule with a calming wind down routine and a gentle sunrise alarm. I love that it replaces a phone on the nightstand. Our son wakes up happier now, and our school mornings are far less rushed for m...
Hatch Restore 3 Smart Light, Sound Machine & Sunrise Alarm Clock
The Jonathan Y Koda elephant lamp gives a sweet, whimsical glow for reading and homework on a kid's desk. I love its playful design. Our youngest does her reading practice under it every evening, and she says the elephant keeps her company while she ...
JONATHAN Y Koda Elephant Kids Table Lamp
Post-it Super Sticky notes stay put on walls, monitors, and textbooks, so reminders never fall off. I love the bright, energizing colors. My son marks pages in his textbooks with them, and I leave little notes of encouragement in his lunch box on tes...
Post-it Super Sticky Notes 3pk
The Owala FreeSip bottle lets kids sip through the straw or tilt to swig, and it keeps water icy cold all day. I love the locking lid that prevents leaks in backpacks. Both of our kids carry one to school, and they tell me they drink so much more wat...
Owala FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle 24oz
The Rocketbook Core reusable notebook lets students scan notes to the cloud, then wipe the pages clean with a damp cloth. I love how much paper it saves. My niece uses it for college lectures, and she tells me she never loses her notes now that they ...
Rocketbook Core Reusable Spiral Notebook