30+ Cute School Supplies Your Kids Will Obsess Over
Homework is guaranteed to be way more fun with these budget-friendly picks!
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You know what the start of the school year means: a backpack that's full of personality, vibrant notebooks, freshly sharpened pencils, and rulers adorned with playful prints. Get your kids excited about another round of homework (and be okay with summer ending) with these cute school supplies that won't break the bank. There's something for just about every type of kid. You might even be tempted to snag a few items for yourself.
Get the good ideas rolling like a tumbleweed with these adorable cactus pens.
Highlighters are a back-to-school must, but erasable highlighters take the classic school necessity to the next level.
Keeping hands as clean as possible is super important during the coronavirus pandemic, and Crayola's newest offering makes hand cleaning fun again! Crayola's new hand sanitizer is made with 75% ethyl alcohol, firmly within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's hand sanitizer recommendations. These adorable crayon-themed bottles are squeezable and can be clipped onto a backpack for easy access throughout the school day.
Every time she pulls out her binder, she'll be reminded that happiness is the key to success.
These school day staples look good enough to eat. They won't mind correcting their homework when their erasers are this cute.
Spiral notebooks are definitely on your kid's back-to-school list, so try these bright, pastel colors for a change.
Inspire your kids to do their best work with these motivational pencils.
This fanny pack will come in handy when field trips call for downsizing from a bookbag.
He'll feel like a real superhero every time he reaches for these Superman headphones.
Let her get in on the tie-dye trend with this vibrant iPhone case.
He won't forget to stay hydrated if he owns one of these dinosaur water bottles with pop-up straws.
They may have a hard time eating them at dinner, but there won't be any struggles using these fun carrot-shaped paper clips during the school day.
This stylish monogram journal has 80 lined pages, perfect for jotting down deadlines and homework assignments.
These fruity-smelling markers are guaranteed to spark your kid's creativity.
How could you not smile when you see these adorable paper clips? Keeping all those school documents in order just got so much better.
While plans might be on hold for now, this 2020-2021 large format planner will help them track projects and deadlines in the moment — plus, keep them motivated to get closer to events in the future.
Keep the motivational messages coming during tough days or just use it to practice spelling words.
The tedious task of sharpening a pencil just got a major upgrade thanks to these adorable little bears.
Calling all future astronomers: this pencil case is out of this world!
This pack comes with 12 colorful crayons that are non-toxic and washable. Plus, the shape of 'em makes it easy for kids of all ages to color.
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
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