Back to school shopping is a fun tradition, but the cost of school essentials— fresh clothes, brand new notebooks and folders, and of course a new backpack—can add up quickly. My advice as a parent and seasoned shopping editor? Get those items early, and on sale, so you don’t end up paying the highest possible price.
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That’s where this story comes in: I found deals on back to school items your child will need this upcoming school year, allowing you to save money and get ahead on your list. Shop school supplies like glue and gel pens, backpacks and lunch boxes, and even clothes for their first day, at up to 60% off.
You might be in the midst of enjoying your summer break, but trust me, take a few minutes and order these essentials now and you’ll be grateful when they head back to school in August.
Deals on School Supplies
As a kid, getting fresh notebooks and pencils was always my favorite part of returning to school. Send them off with staples like student scissors, glue sticks (they will ALWAYS need more than you think), and post-it notes for jotting down ideas and things to remember. There’s some surprisingly steep deals this summer, including up to 55% off a pack of top-selling mechanical pencils, so it’s worth securing these essentials early.
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks
Ticonderoga Pencils, #2
PILOT ,FriXion Clicker Erasable Gel Pens
Fiskars 7" Student Scissors
Purell Hand Sanitizer Variety Pack
Mead Spiral Notebooks, 6 Pack
Back-to-School Clothing Deals
Don’t pay full price for clothes your kids will outgrow in a year (or less!). I like this deal from the Children’s Place that includes four pairs of jeans for just $40, all in different washes so they can switch it up throughout the week. If they attend a school with a dress code, these polo tops come in 13 different colors to find the shade you need. There’s even plenty of shoes on sale, including a classic skater shoe from Vans or a pair of Classic Crocs.
The Children's Place Everyday Denim Skort
Deals on Backpacks and Lunch Boxes
No one is harder on backpacks than my daughter—but she’s had her JanSport backpack for two years now, which must be some kind of record. It’s on sale for under $30, and it’s big enough to hold a laptop or Chromebook. Personally, I don’t love buying trendy backpacks in case they decide they are “so over” that character halfway through the school year, but tried-and-true favorites like Buzz Lightyear are a possible exception, especially at just $22. There’s also practical finds like Whiskware stackable containers for packing school lunches, so you’ll be set for the season ahead.
Disney ‘Toy Story’ Backpack
STANLEY All Day Mini Lunch Box
Wildkin Insulated Lunch Box
THERMOS Funtainer
Whiskware Harry Potter Stackable Snack Containers
