The essential back-to-school supplies list: 15 must-have items for the 2021-22 school year

This pack of Sharpies will give your child more color options than they ever knew they needed from a permanent marker — and with a whopping 24 pieces included, you can keep some around the house while your little one takes them to school.
Buy it on Amazon for $14.93

If you prefer something a little less permanent for your kids, these Crayola markers are perfect. The pack comes with eight unique colors and a smaller size that makes it easier for kids to hold and use.
Buy it on Amazon for $3.99

Whether your kid is in first grade or freshman year, a composition book is always vital to keep on-hand for journaling, note-taking or pretty much anything else they need to write in. Keep them studious with this three-pack from Amazon.
Buy it on Amazon for $9.03

For older students in high school or university, these quintessential college-ruled notebooks from Five Star may be preferred for all things note-taking. Get this 2-pack to make sure they are stocked for the start of the year.
Buy it on Amazon for $14.31

Glue doesn't have to be a messy prospect for parents. This pack of glitter glue comes in three sparkly colors fun for kids, and all of them washable so cleanup won't be a headache for mom and dad.
Buy it on Amazon for $10.39

If your student is an exacting reader and note-taker, this 12-pack of multi-colored chisel tip highlighters will allow them to pinpoint key words, phrases and data with studious precision.
Buy it on Amazon for $4.74

This 12-pack of felt tip marker pens from Amazon Basics will help your student keep impressively organized and color-coordinated notes.
Buy it on Amazon for $6.20

Five Star isn't just known for binders and notebooks. Help your little one keep their schoolwork organized with these 4-pack of plastic 2-pocket folders, including prong fasteners to keep their papers bound.
Buy it on Amazon for $14.29

This muti-color variety 4-pack of half-inch binders from Yoobi are perfect for helping your young student stay organized by subject.
Buy it on Amazon for $16.99

This 8.5" x 11" dry erase board is perfect whether your kids is a visual learner or prefer to work out problems or brainstorms more actively. The board is also a great tool for parents who need reminders around their kids' schedules and deadlines. Comes with magnet and marker included.
Buy it on Amazon for $5.49

Whether they're working out a math problem or like having the option of an eraser, it doesn't get much more classic when it comes to school supplies than some wooden no. 2 pencils. This 10-pack from Ticonderoga comes pre-sharpened and ready to use right out of the box.
Buy it on Amazon for $4.76

Nothing will snazz up that presentation board or science project like some good old-fashioned color paper. This pack comes in a 25-color assortment totaling 150 sheets.
Buy it on Amazon for $6.89

Help your student stay on top of long-term projects or file work by subject with this organizer. The durable poly material and 10"-by-12" size make it ideal, reliable and perfect to transport from class to home and back.
Buy it on Amazon for $14.68

Nothing's more stressful than when it's crunch time for a test or paper and not being able to find the one passage you need to brush up on. This 320-pack of Post-it flags and arrow flags will help save your student's place, especially when things get busy in the school year.
Buy it on Amazon for $9

This weekly and monthly planner comes ornately designed with an eye-catching floral pattern on the outside, and feels natural and normal at size dimensions of 8.5" and 11".
Buy it on Amazon for $18.89