Amazon Is Having an Epic Back-to-School Sale Right Now — With Prices Starting at Just $3
From pre-K to college, consider the retailer a one-stop shop for school supply essentials.
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The first day of school will be here before you know it. If you're scrambling to stock up on school supplies and teacher wishlists, skip running from store to store and turn to Amazon.
The retailer might not be the first place that comes to mind for school shopping, but it's hosting a back-to-school sale with discounts on all kinds of school supplies — from backpacks to dorm room essentials. Plus, Prime members can save an additional 20% off their total order thanks to the Amazon Stock Up and Save offer. All you need to do is spend a minimum of $40 on eligible items to unlock the additional discount.
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That means shopping all the essentials like pens, pencils and notebooks. Before sending your kid off to school, celebrate their first day by decorating those back-to-school signs seen all over Pinterest. Or, pick up a laptop for the high school senior for only $200. Don't forget everything you'll need to start packing school lunches, like sandwich bags, snacks in bulk and a new lunchbox. Whether your student is heading to pre-school, college or anywhere in-between, odds are you'll find what they need for less than at other big box retailers — and with convenient two-day shipping.
To help get your school year off to a great start, we've rounded up the best back-to-school sales on Amazon, from BIC to Crayola. Crossing off the rest of your school supply list is as easy as clicking *add to cart.*
A new school year is the time to get organized. Create a calm, clutter-free study space with the help of a compact desk organizer that keeps folders, pens, pencils, calculator and sticky notes within arm's reach. It's available in multiple colors so you can coordinate with the rest of your workspace.
Students can avoid losing possessions to the depths of the lost and found with the help of this label maker. It's great for water bottles, lunch boxes, pencil cases, folders, markers and anything else that travels back and forth to school and is at risk of getting left behind.
From lunch time to recess to after-school sports, it's important to stay hydrated throughout the day. This 25-ounce water bottle is triple insulated to keep drinks cold throughout the school day. With three interchangeable lids, you can choose between a screw top, a straw or a pop-up top. Plus, it's affordable in case it gets lost.
High schoolers might prefer to lean into trendy aesthetics with these pastel highlighters. Added bonus: They're erasable and backed by the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal.
Add a little fun to your child's lunch with this Eric Carle lunch box (there are three other designs to choose from, too). It can fit up to four water bottles, making it a spacious choice to take on field trips or fill with extra snacks and drinks for after school activities.
This pack of colorful gel pens makes note-taking a click more fun. As evidenced by the Good Housekeeping Seal of approval and about 35,000 5-star reviews, the Pilot pens are also easy to write and erase with.
Keep track of reading assignments, mark up text and keep notes organized with these florescent highlighters. The variety pack comes in an assortment of five colors, so you can color coordinate by subject or project.
Is there any school supply as universal as the number two pencil? A necessity for standardized tests, make sure your student always has a few in their pencil case. At just $3, you might want to add an extra pack or two to keep on hand for later in the school year.
Condense all your notes, handouts and graded assignments within this refillable binder. Made with genius folder dividers and prongs, students can organize pages by labeling according to subject or class.
Whether you want to color code by class or need to practice your handwriting, Mead Composition wide-ruled notebooks are a school supply classic for good reason.
Take notes in textbooks with the help of colorful Post-it notes. These sticky notes are known to keep annotations secure, so you don't have to worry about losing your spot in a page or about reminders falling off your wall.
Clear backpacks on the school supply list this year? Be sure to pick up one made of heavy-duty PVC, so you can comfortably fill it with books and supplies without worrying about it falling apart midway.
Keep creativity flowing by using this multi-pack of Crayola coloring tools. The bundle includes a 24-pack of crayons, a 10-pack of broad line markers and a 12-pack of colored pencils so your little learner is ready for all their coloring assignments.
From kindergarten to college, a food storage bag always comes in handy. Consider these Stasher bags when packing your next meal. Available in a variety of sizes and colors, the reusable pouches suit meal prepping or taking snacks on the go.
A teacher favorite on school supply lists, this scientific calculator can take your child from elementary to high school with its ability to compute everything from simple addition to logs, one and two variable statistical calculations and three angle modes. It's available in six colors, which add a dash of personality.
Make homework a breeze with the assistance of this 15.6-inch portable laptop monitor. Compatible with MacBooks, iPhones, Android devices or tablets, this second monitor makes it easy to pull research up on one screen while writing your paper on another (or take a study break and have a dual-screen gaming experience).
Assign a color to each subject and voila! These six folders help keep both papers and students organized. Made of plastic, the extra reinforcement compared to standard cardboard folders can prevent papers from getting torn or bent in your backpack.
Designating one for school, one for your backpack and one for home, this three pack of pencil sharpeners keeps your student prepared for a pencil break during class, tests or homework.
This durable lunchbox comes with everything you need to pack a lunch, including three reusable glass containers and a thin ice pack to help keep snacks and drinks chilled throughout the day without making the lunchbox heavy and bulky to carry.
Whether taking notes in class, writing book reports or reading online textbooks, a reliable laptop can help support students' studies. This HP Windows 10 laptop comes with a year of Microsoft Office 365, 4 GB of built-in RAM and a 64 GB hard drive, with options to upgrade storage.
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