Top Back to School Essentials for a Successful Start to the Year
Ready to gear up for back to school? Whether you're heading into a new grade or sending your kids off for another school year, the right supplies make all the difference. We’ve rounded up the best back-to-school essentials to keep everyone organized, prepared, and excited for the year ahead!
1. Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils ($19)
Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils 10 count - $19
Paper Mate Clearpoint mechanical pencils have the feel of a pen and the look and performance of a pencil, making them ideal for a variety of writing and art uses. These pencils feature bright, colorful barrels that create a fun writing experience. The comfortable grip and the wider fit and feel of each pencil cause less stress and strain on your hand.
These are perfect for back to school! Paper Mate Clearpoint mechanical pencils combine the smooth feel of a pen with the precision of a pencil, great for notes, homework, and creative projects. Bright barrels add fun, while the comfy grip and wide design help reduce hand strain during long writing sessions. A must-have for any student!
2. Easthill - Pencil Case ($12)
Easthill High Capacity Pencil Case - $12
Our cases feature impact-resistant padding and scratch-free interiors to keep your pens safe. We use only the finest leathers, metals, and fabrics sourced from ethical suppliers. Each case is meticulously assembled by skilled artisans with decades of experience.
Protect you pens in style this school year! Built for busy backpacks and daily commutes, our cases feature impact-resistant padding and scratch-free interiors to keep your pens safe. Crafted from premium, ethically sourced materials and assembled by expert artisans, they combine durability with timeless style, making them perfect for students who take their tools seriously.
3. Jelife - Kids Bento Box ($9)
Jelife Bento Box Kids Lunch Box - $9
Jelife bento box is a new upgraded super leak-proof silicone ring and sauce compartments design that can keep meals and snacks with sauce fresh with no mess during transport! Jelife bento box for kids with sturdy and lightweight material design is perfect for children.
Mess-free lunches for a smarter school day. The Jelife Bento Box keeps kids’ meals fresh and mess-free with its upgraded leak-proof silicone seal and built-in sauce compartments. Lightweight yet sturdy, it's the perfect lunch solution for school days on the go.
4. LovelyWind - Insulated Strawberry Lunch Bag ($17)
LovelyWind Insulated Strawberry Lunch Bag - $17
Keep your meals perfectly fresh with our insulated lunch bag designed specifically for women, featuring an extra-thick aluminum lining to maintain food temperatures for hours while ensuring spills are easily wiped clean.
Stay fresh all day! Perfect for back to school or the office, this insulated lunch bag for women features an extra-thick aluminum lining to keep meals fresh for hours. Spills wipe clean easily, so it stays looking great all semester.
5. Crayola - Colored Pencils ($5)
Crayola Colored Pencils (36ct) - $5
Explore a spectrum of color with 36 distinct colored pencils that transform artwork into vibrant masterpieces. Ignite your child’s artistic potential with this vibrant set of Crayola Colored Pencils. Perfect for nurturing creativity and self-expression.
Color their school year bright! This 36-count set of Crayola Colored Pencils sparks creativity and self-expression with rich, vibrant color and it's perfect for school projects, art class, or creative downtime.
6. Mr. Pen - Pastel Highlighters ($6)
Mr. Pen Pastel Highlighters for Books - $6
Mr. Pen highlighters come in 6 assorted Morandi colors that are soft, mild, and highly visible to ensure your work stands out. Each of their ink is quick-drying and smudge-proof, making them perfect for highlighting scriptures, notes, journals, or any books you need.
Study in style! Mr. Pen highlighters come in 6 soft Morandi colors that are easy on the eyes but make key info pop. With quick-drying, smudge-proof ink, they’re perfect for notes, textbooks, and journals all school year long.
7. TICONDEROGA - Pencil Shaped Erasers ($3)
TICONDEROGA Pencil Shaped Erasers - $3
These erasers are exceptional quality for smudge-free corrections, latex free, PMA certified non-toxic, and perfect for Back-to-School!
Clean corrections, school-ready. These high-quality, smudge-free erasers are latex-free, non-toxic, and perfect for a fresh start this school year—safe for students and tough on mistakes.
8. Paper Mate - InkJoy Gel Pens ($10)
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens Medium Point Assorted 10 Count - $10
These Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens have smooth, colorful ink keeps the ideas flowing across the page and brightens your writing. They dry 3X faster for reduced smearing, and have an ergonomic comfort grip wraps the entire gel pen. Pack includes 10 gel pens in assorted colors.
Bright ideas start here! Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens feature smooth, fast-drying ink that reduces smears and keeps your writing vibrant. With a full-length comfort grip and 10 bold colors, they're perfect for notes, journals, and creative schoolwork.
9. North Face - Women's Jester Backpack ($75)
North Face Women's Jester Backpack - $75
Carry it all with The North Face Women's Jester Backpack. Constructed with durable polyester fabric, this water-repellent backpack helps keep your gear dry, while the large main compartment stashes your books, binders and electronics. The backpack system combines shoulder straps, a lumbar panel, and a padded back panel for comfortable carrying.
Built for campus and beyond. The North Face Women’s Jester Backpack is tough, water-repellent, and ready for school. With a spacious main compartment and padded support system, it keeps books, tech, and gear organized and comfortable to carry all day.
10. JanSport - SuperBreak Plus Backpack ($26)
JanSport SuperBreak Plus Backpack - $26
This backpack features a roomy main compartment ideal for books, clothes, and other essentials, making it perfect for work or travel. It also provides laptop protection, equipped with an interior padded 15-inch laptop sleeve to safeguard your device from bumps and drops.
Ready for school, work, or travel! This backpack features a spacious main compartment and a padded 15" laptop sleeve to protect your tech. Perfect for carrying books, clothes, and daily essentials, wherever the semester takes you.
11. Mead - College Rules Spiral Notebook 6 Pack ($10)
Mead College Rules Spiral Notebook 6 Pack - $10
1 subject notebook comes with 70 college ruled, double-sided sheets for a total of 140 notetaking pages. College ruling is ideal for older students who prefer more lines per page. 6 pack includes Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Blue and Green.
Classroom essentials, covered! Each 1-subject notebook includes 70 college-ruled, double-sided sheets—perfect for organized note-taking. This 6-pack comes in bright colors to keep every subject sorted and every student ready.
12. Owala - 24oz FreeSip Water Bottle ($30)
Owala 24oz FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle - $30
This stainless steel insulated bottle is triple layer insulated with a leak-proof lid and built- in straw that lets you sip or swig. It has a wide opening for cleaning and adding ice, and a convenient carry loop that also doubles as a lock when closed!
Hydration made easy! This triple-insulated stainless steel bottle keeps drinks cold, features a leak-proof lid with built-in straw, and a wide opening for easy cleaning. The carry loop doubles as a lock—perfect for busy school days on the go.
13. Emily Ley for At-A-Glance - Student Planner ($16)
Emily Ley for At-A-Glance Weekly/Monthly 2025 - 2026 Student Planner - $16
Conquer the school year with ease! Organize and track your class schedule, assignments, activities and much more with the Simplified by Emily Ley for At-A-Glance Academic Weekly Monthly Student Planner. Weekly spreads feature 7 ruled rows so you can organize by school subject, plus an unruled open area for notes. Monthly spreads feature unruled daily blocks and a ruled notes section.
Stay on track all school year! The Simplified by Emily Ley Academic Planner helps you organize classes, assignments, and activities with weekly spreads for each subject and monthly calendars for big-picture planning. Smart, simple, and built for student life.
14. Five Star - 2-Pocket Folder 4 Pack ($15)
Five Star 2-Pocket Folder 4 Pack - $15
Stay organized by writing the subject name on the writable label. Durable plastic is water-resistant and helps protect papers from accidental spills. 4 pack available in Tidewater Blue, White, Amethyst Purple and Harvest Yellow.
Smart organization for every subject! Label each folder to stay organized all year. Made from durable, water-resistant plastic, this 4-pack protects your papers in style—featuring Tidewater Blue, White, Amethyst Purple, and Harvest Yellow.
15. Sharpie - Permanent Marker 3PK ($10)
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Point 3/PK - $10
Create fine, thin lines for ultra precision on any surface. These fine-point permanent Sharpie markers have endless applications. Permanent fine-point Sharpie markers are great for offices, campsites, exposed job sites, schools and anywhere that permanent markers are required.
Precision that sticks! Sharpie fine-point permanent markers deliver ultra-precise lines on almost any surface—perfect for school projects, labels, and creative work that needs to last.
From colorful pens that make note-taking fun to durable backpacks built to last the school year, these back-to-school essentials are total must-haves for a smooth and stylish start. Whether you’re stocking up for the first day or upgrading your gear mid-year, these picks are sure to keep you organized and ready to succeed.
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