Tried-and-true school lunch products, backpacks, and clothing recommendation (for younger kids and teens). *Affiliate Disclaimer: I may earn a small commission from Amazon purchases made through my links. This helps support my recommendations. Thank ...
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Lunches
Clothes
Backpacks
Supplies
Lunches
Lunch and lunchbox favorites
Lots of colors to choose from! I like this so there’s no rubber pieces and easy to clean. I recommend this more for a younger child (preschool/early elementary) due to the portion sizes. Fits a sandwich in the bigger spot if crusts are cut off and ha...
Bentgo® Kids Tray with Transparent Cover
My middle schooler likes to use this container for his lunches. It fits a whole sandwich if cut diagonally, and plenty of room in the other slots. Comes with a fork.
Itopor® Leak-Proof Kids Bento Box, Wheat Fiber
My youngest kiddo won’t eat a sandwich without this crust cutter. 😂 There are a few sizes and we only ever use the biggest one, but the smaller ones could be used as minis.
Tribe Glare Decruster Sandwich Mold Maker
A great lunchbox option for older kids
adidas Excel Lunch Bag Cooler with Zipper
I use at least 2 ice packs per lunchbox to keep my kiddos' lunches appropriately cold
Igloo Maxcold Long Lasting Ice Blocks
My daughter has been using this water bottle this year and comes home with ice still in it. Highly recommend! The company also donates 10% of their profits to several wonderful causes every year.
Simple Modern: Kids
My older kiddo likes this water bottle. Keeps his drinks cold all day!
Han's 24 Oz Sports Water Bottle, Straw Lid
I’ve been buying/using these cups for my kids for years. Holds up very well. Keep their drinks cold all day at school and doesn’t leak.
Funtainer Collection
Clothes
I’m all about sets when it comes to back to school shopping. It’s usually more cost effective and easy to match.
I love a good matching set, and it helps save money
AEROPOSTALE Boys' 4-Piece Active Shorts Set
More matching sets!
RBX Boys' 3-Piece Fleece Hoodie & Shorts Set
These sets are super soft!
New Balance Boys' 2-Piece Jogger Set (8-16)
For the kids/teens that like band tees - you can never go wrong with Hot Topic.
Blink-182 Stoplight Van T-Shirt | Hot Topic
My teen and I love Lucky Brand shirts! Lots to choose from with funky, retro vibes and some classic rock band tees. Great quality shirts too!
Lucky Brand Boys' Graphic Crew Neck Tee
I love the matching hoodie/short set!
Aeropostale : Girls' Short Sets
Lots of different color options to mix and match with any kind of shirt
The Children's Place Girls Capri Leggings
Great to buy in a set for easy shirt mix-and -matching
Girls Roll Cuff Twill Skimmer Shorts 4-Pack - multi
All the basic colors!
Boys Basketball Shorts 5-Pack - multi
Boys shorts set!
The Children's Place Boys' Pull on Jogger Shorts
Discounted GAP clothes! I got several shirts, sweatpants, and sweatshirts for my kids here this year.
Kids Graphic T-Shirt | Gap Factory
These are so soft! My kids wore these all last school year and they held up well.
Kids Relaxed Gap Logo Zip Hoodie | Gap Factory
Very happy with the quality of these for my teen kiddo
Kids Relaxed Gap Logo Joggers | Gap Factory
My daughter loves these, and they match just about everything
Girls' Grand Court Shoes
My lower elementary boy picked these out - he loves the light on them. As a mom I love that there's a button on the velcro strap to turn the lights off and on.
S Lights: Flex-Glow Bolt
Backpacks
Tried-and-true backpack recommendations
I got this for my son this year and I'm expecting that he'll use this for another few years. It comes with a 10-year warranty.
*This brand is the maker of Swiss Army Knives, so there is a spot in the backpack labeled for one. We obviously don't use it for hiking, etc and wouldn't have one in it for school, but just a heads up.
Victorinox VX Sport EVO Daypack 32L Black
Sturdy, good quality backpacks for older kids/teens. Matching lunchbox in my “Lunch” section!
Grey Backpacks
My daughter really liked this backpack this past year since she is moving into her pre-teen years and wanted something a little more plain. This one has the option to be a rolling backpack or to take the wheels and handle off.
Rolling Backpack with 6 Wheels, White
My son liked this gamer themed backpack this past year. I liked that it was a rolling one so he didn't have to carry it on his back when heavy items were sent home, and it held up well over the school year.
Gamer Kids Rolling Backpack with Wheels
Cute and great quality rolling backpacks (so they don’t have to lug heavy books around) with matching lunchboxes. This one is probably my favorite rolling backpack brand on this list as far as quality/longevity goes.
Meetbelify @ Amazon.com:
Dinosaur option rolling backpack with matching lunchbox. Both are great quality, and you don't have to worry about your kiddo hauling heaving books around on their back.
Meetbelify Boys Dinosaur Rolling Backpack Set
Another great rolling backpack. This one comes with a matching lunchbox and pencil pouch.
ZBAOGTW Girls Rolling Backpack with Lunch Bag
Another great rolling backpack with matching lunchbox!
Rolling Backpack for Boys & Men, Laptop Wheeled School Bag
Want to convert a standard backpack to a rolling one? This is a great option!
Backpack Trolley Wheeled Aluminium Foldable
Supplies
High quality items to get for the school list
These headphones have held up well for both of my elementary-school age kids.
JLab JBuddies Studio Kids Wired Headphones
More headphones in pink
JLab JBuddies Studio Kids Wired Headphones
The best pencils! I like getting the pre-sharpened ones.
Crayola is the best brand for crayons - not smeary/waxy on paper.
Crayola 24 Count Crayons Non-Toxic (2 Packs)
A big pack of glue sticks for the school supply list
Elmer's Disappearing Purple Glue Sticks 12ct
These were on my younger kids' school list during their lower elementary years. I had a difficult time figuring out what it was and finding them in stores. You can get single and multipacks on Amazon! These have are the journals and have a blank spac...
Mead Primary Journal K-2nd Grade
Similar to the primary journals, these are primary composition books. They do not have the open space at the top for drawing.
Mead Primary Composition Book
A great combo deal if you need both colored pencils and crayons
12ct Crayola Colored Pencils & 24ct Crayons
These fine tip Expo markers are great for dry erase marker requirements
