It's back-to-school season! This year, more schools are returning to in-person instruction, which means it's a good time to audit your child's supplies and make sure they're set up for success with fresh gear.
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Certain school supplies are must-haves for kids, regardless of age or grade. Whether you need markers for your tyke or a binder for your high schooler, these are some essential items to get for the 2021-22 school year.
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Sharpie Color Burst Markers
Sharpie Color Burst MarkersAmazonThis 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
Crayola Pip-Squeaks Washable Markers
Crayola Pip-Squeaks Washable MarkersAmazonIf 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
Amazon Basics Composition Books
Amazon Basics Composition BooksAmazonWhether 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
Five Star College-Ruled Spiral Notebook
Five Star College-Ruled Spiral NotebooksAmazonFor 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
Amazon Basics Liquid Washable Glitter Glue
Amazon Basics Liquid Washable Glitter GlueAmazonGlue 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
Amazon Basics Chisel Tip Fluorescent Ink Highlighters
Amazon Basics Chisel Tip Fluorescent Ink HighlightersAmazonIf 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
Amazon Basics Felt Tip Marker Pens
Amazon Basics Felt Tip Marker PensAmazonThis 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 2-Pocket Folders
Five Star 2-Pocket FoldersAmazonFive 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
Yoobi Half-Inch 3-Ring Binders
Yoobi Half-Inch 3-Ring BindersAmazonThis 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
U Brands Contempo Magnetic Dry Erase Board
U Brands Contempo Magnetic Dry Erase BoardAmazonThis 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
Ticonderoga Pencils No. 2 Pencils
Ticonderoga Pencils No. 2 PencilsAmazonWhether 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
Astrobrights Color Paper
Astrobrights Color PaperAmazonNothing 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
Smead 24-Pocket Poly Project Organizer
Smead 24-Pocket Poly Project OrganizerAmazonHelp 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
Post-it Flags and Arrow Flags Combo Pack
Post-it Flags and Arrow Flags Combo PackAmazonNothing'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
2021-2022 Academic Year Weekly and Monthly Planner
2021-2022 Academic Year Weekly and Monthly PlannerAmazonThis 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
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