I'm a Mom, and I Strongly Believe That Walmart Has the Best Prices on School Supplies

Your child's school has likely released its back-to-school supplies list by now. Along with fresh notebooks, your student probably needs binders, sharpened pencils or pens, a padlock for their locker or gym locker and so much (so much) more.

As a mom, I appreciate one-stop shopping on a budget, so I'm here to tell you that Walmart's back-to-school section is stocked with all of the aforementioned essentials at some of the best prices I'm seeing right now. I'm talking must-have two-pocket folders for 25 cents each and wide-ruled notebooks for 35 cents a piece.

You can also upgrade your kid's backpack and lunch box for under $20 — and while you're at it, pick up tech they'll need, like a scientific calculator, earbuds or a portable charger. And dare I say it? Picture day is right around the corner, so peruse Walmart's underrated dresses and shirts below, too.

Back-to-School Supplies Under $10

We love seeing household names like Crayola and BIC for so cheap, along with value-heavy Walmart brands like Pen + Gear.

Pen+Gear Paper Folders (10-Pack)

Now 32% Off

$4 $2 at Walmart

Your Zone Insulated Lunch Bag

Now 29% Off

$7 $5 at Walmart

Pen+Gear Sharpened No. 2 Pencils

$4 at Walmart

Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers

Now 25% Off

$4 $3 at Walmart

Pen+Gear Composition Books (6-Pack)

Now 61% Off

$6 $2 at Walmart

BIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencils

Now 10% Off

$5 $4 at Walmart

Pen+Gear Wide-Ruled Notebooks (4-Pack)

Now 64% Off

$4 $1 at Walmart

Cicimelon Expandable Pencil Case

$6 at Walmart

Pen+Gear Wide Ruled Filler Paper

$1 at Walmart

Crayola Crayons 96 Count

$6 at Walmart

Brinks Combination Dial Padlock

$5 at Walmart

Pen+Gear One-Inch, D-Ring Binder

$4 at Walmart

Back-to-School Supplies Under $20

The brand behind our favorite bento lunchbox for little kids, Bentgo, has a similar lunchbox with the same features we love for under $20. Also, Arctic Zone, the brand behind our best overall soft-side cooler, has a smaller lunchbag option for kids.

CshidWorld Toddler Backpack

Now 47% Off

$30 $16 at Walmart

No Boundaries Dome Backpack

$20 at Walmart

Marvel Spider-Man 17-Inch Backpack

$15 at Walmart

Eastsport Unisex Aurora Core Backpack

$19 at Walmart

Dakimoe Clear Backpack

Now 53% Off

$37 $17 at Walmart

Eastsport Apex Sport Backpack

$20 at Walmart

Bentgo Fresh Lunch Box

$19 at Walmart

Your Zone Brown Bear Pre-K Nap Mat

$20 at Walmart

Thermos 16-Ounce Insulated Food Jar

$17 at Walmart

Arctic Zone Lunch Pack

$16 at Walmart

Case-it 2-in-1 Zipper Binder Organizer

Now 24% Off

$25 $19 at Walmart

Gatorade Kid's Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Now 15% Off

$20 $17 at Walmart

Back-to-School Tech

Our Lab pros regularly recommend the Tile Bluetooth tracker, and it's the perfect solution for backpacks and lunchbags that mysteriously disappear throughout the school day. We were also pleased to see Skullcandy at a great markdown — we liked a wireless earbud version of the Skullcandy Jib so much that it earned a Good Housekeeping Sustainable Innovation Award in recent years.

Jelly Comb On Ear Corded Headphones

$15 at Walmart

CATIGA CS-121 Scientific Graphing Calculator

$40 at Walmart

Skullcandy Jib XT Wired Earbuds

Now 33% Off

$9 $6 at Walmart

Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker

Now 20% Off

$25 $20 at Walmart

SOLPOWBEN Portable Charger

Now 28% Off

$18 $13 at Walmart

X-ACTO Electric Pencil Sharpener

$15 at Walmart

Back-to-School Clothes

Among these picks include pieces from one of our Textile Lab's favorite kids' clothing brands, Wonder Nation. It's widely accessible, plus it offers exceptional value and variety. Crocs is also on this list, and we've recommended Crocs several times due to its comfortable and functional fit, plus the fact that it's easy to clean.

Wonder Nation Boys Polo Shirts

$14 at Walmart

Crocs Kids Baya Clog

Now 40% Off

$35 $21 at Walmart

Pink Angel Cotton Dresses

$15 at Walmart

BERANMEY Platform Slippers

Now 66% Off

$50 $17 at Walmart

Weekend Academy Girl's Babydoll Dress

$13 at Walmart

Wonder Nation Cushioned Crew Socks, 10-Pack

$8 at Walmart

Jessica Dukes

Commerce Editor

Jessica is a commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, where she writes for Good Housekeeping, Esquire, House Beautiful, Country Living, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Elle Decor, Town & Country, Harper's Bazaar, and Prevention. With more than 15 years of experience, she tests and reports on useful, unique, and trending products—everything from baby gear to home decor to power tools—and tracks the best sales in the lifestyle and tech spaces.