Back-to-school is such a happy and special time of year. Not only do the kiddos get a fresh start, with new teachers and classmates, but parents get a much-needed reprise from the all-day snacking, pool schleps, sand-scattered car interiors, and so on!
We love shopping for back to school supplies and all the fresh newness that comes with popping off those tags and getting a beautiful start to the school year. My kids are still in preschool, but we already make a big deal over fun pencil cases, personalized backpacks, and beyond. And funny school supplies are a total bonus.
Add a little sparkle and a lot of fun to your kids’ back-to-school haul with these totally non-essential items that will make them smile throughout the day. Nothing on the list is over $25 dollars and most are under $10, so they’re all tiny and well-worth-it splurges for the new school year!
Motivate them to keep things tidy with a nutty desk organizer. This one comes with a pack of paperclips and bubble stickers. Buy it: Amazon Half funny, half serious, the personalized pencil ensures no other kid is running off with the wrong one! Buy It: Etsy Not sure when they'll even have occasion to actually use a paperclip, but these will brighten up any gray day, even for teacher. Buy It: Amazon There's a pen for every weird mood or hobby your little students could ever have. The mustache might be especially hilarious, but this whole set will have them smiling! Buy It: Amazon Very "punny!" If your high schooler has a cheeky sense of humor, a "Kale" University sticker is perfect for their laptop or binders. Buy It: Red Bubble My girls got in on the poop joke at age two. And something tells me it never stops being funny? Buy It: Zazzle How's this for a bright idea? They'll feel super inclined to jot down their thoughts on gem-like notes. Buy It: Etsy These bendable pencils are super silly and tons of fun. Plus, they work! Buy It: Amazon Broccoli stems making goofy faces is just about all they'll need to infuse a little humor into a mundane day at school. Buy It: Zazzle Who doesn't love a little science joke? This "proton" notebook is absolutely adorable. Buy It: Red Bubble No matter what's on the school lunch menu, this locker magnet is sure to keep the chuckles coming. Buy It: Etsy Your kiddos will get a kick out of sharing their crayons with classmates when they look this creepy! Buy It: Sammy & Nat This giggle-inducing tape dispenser is a desktop must-have for kiddos from pre- to high school. Buy It: ban.do Whimsical lunch box accessories are a short and sweet way to say, "Hey, you're halfway through the day!" My girls love theirs. Buy It: Pottery Barn Kids
Desk Organizer
Personalized Pencils
Animal Paper Clips
Quirky Pens
Kale Sticker
Poop Emoji Eraser
Geometric Sticky Notes
Flexible Pencils
Price: $8.97 for a 12-pack
Broccoli Pens
Silly Notebook
Avocado Toast Magnet
Earthworm Crayons
Price: $15
Buddy Tape Dispenser
Themed Ice Packs