29 Things Every Student Needs For Back To School
By Lindsey Hunter Lopez
The best backpack for hauling all these back-to-school goodies
We love the quality of Herschel backpacks. This durable one comes in a ton of colors and prints.
These highly-rated highlighters
The clear view tip on these Sharpie highlighters helps kids see what they're marking.
This adorable mini-stapler
This little guy is great for small hands, plus it’s affordable. Comes pre-packed with 50 staples.
This set of classic Crayola crayons
Is there anything better than a fresh pack of crayons on the first day of school? Nope.
These marvelous markers
These washable, vibrant markers are a perennial back-to-school favorite.
This assortment of high-quality colored pencils
Prismacolor makes a great set of colored pencils at a great price. Perfect for elevating art projects.
This top-rated pencil pouch
Available in multiple colors, this pencil pouch has room for everything.
This compact pencil sharpener
The small shape of this sharpener makes it convenient, and the translucent color lets kids see when it's full of shavings.
The best stapler for big kids (and adults)
This multi-sheet model features a handy indicator on the side that shows when you're low on staples.
This tough, kid-friendly lunch bag
This easy-to-clean, insulated lunch bag comes in a number of kid-friendly prints.
These water bottles for staying healthy and hydrated
This is the perfect durable water bottle to toss into a Kindergartener or first-grader's backpack.
These safety scissors that can actually cut stuff
Safety is key with kids' scissors, and these teacher-recommended Fiskers Blunt-tips are the way to go.
These scissors that are just for lefties
Southpaws will love the fun array of patterns and colors.
These super sticky Post-it Notes
No need to worry about losing your notes with this heavy-duty adhesive version.
This compass-and-protractor set for mastering geometry class
This classic math tool measures angles, draws perfect circles and more.
These great rainbow gel pens
This rainbow assortment of Paper Mate gel pens will last throughout the year.
The best #2 pencils for all those standardized tests
Pre-sharpened for convenience, Dixon Ticonderoga no. 2 pencils are the best.
This heavy-duty notebook paper that resists tears
The holes of this loose-leaf paper are reinforced with tape so pages won't rip out of your binders.
These fabulous folders
Keep assignments and handouts protected with these colorful picks that include interior pockets.
The nicest notebooks
Available in assorted colors, these Mead spiral-bound notebooks feature 70 wide-ruled pages each. Also available in college-ruled for the older kiddos.
These rad color-changing glue sticks
Elmer's Disappearing Purple glue sticks go on purple, then dry clear, so kids know their project is ready. Plus, they're washable!
This simple, practicial pencil box
Sterlite makes a simple, sturdy pencil box for holding supplies.
This collection of everyday erasers
Paper Mate's Pink Pearl eraser is a classic!
These high-quality subject dividers
The big rainbow tabs on these eight dividers are a colorful way to keep track of subjects. Each divider has a pocket for extra binder organization.
These helpful neon index cards for notes and presentations
Neon colors make taking notes fun.
These rulers to make sure everything measures up
This pack of four jewel-toned rulers means your little student will have a few to share (or accidentally misplace).
This high-quality Scotch tape
This three-pack of Scotch Magic tape will keep projects and papers from falling apart.
The best 3-ring binder
This binder is designed to withstand some serious abuse! Perfect for the backpack crowd.
This most classic of school glues
Grab a couple bottles and stock up for projects.
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