It’s time for Back to School shopping! Our kids go back to school in September, so we are now in the full swing of back to school shopping and we have created this Back to School Shopping Guide to help you get your kids ready for the new year. Some of these items are from our sponsors and affiliates, but all choices and opinions are our own.
UPDATE: Be sure to also check out our new Back To School Shopping Guide with Printable School Supplies List.
I love Back to School shopping because it is a wonderful time for bonding with your kids and preparing for a new year and all the challenges ahead. Back to School shopping means so much more than buying pens and pencils. We have rounded up some fantastic products for all your back to school shopping needs!
Whether you’re shopping for preschool aged children all the way up to the young adult you might be sending off to college, this collection includes something for them all.
Here is our list of great back to school shopping items:
Sturdy Backpack
One of the most important back-to-school purchases is a sturdy backpack in a color or design that your child loves.
These backpacks from L.L. Bean are perfect for kids of all ages. They come in a variety of sizes, colors and patterns.
My girls love picking out a new backpack each year and despite the fact that their previous backpacks are still in good condition by the end of the year, I’ve always weakened and bought them new ones each year.
I make myself feel better about buying new backpacks each year by donating their last ones to charity. I always buy good quality backpacks that last well all year, so I feel good about passing them on to another child at the end of the school year.
But as kids turn into teenagers, you can often get them a plain black backpack that will last for several years.
Binders To Stay Organized
Staying organized as a student is half the battle. You can help your kids get organized with a binder that goes beyond expectations.
Take a look at the Five Star® 3″ Zipper Binder With Removable Padded Pouch.
The removable pouch is softly lined and padded to protect devices up to 11″ in size. It has an exterior 5-tab expanding file to help organize papers. And the patent-pending removable strap converts to carry it on your back or messenger style. There is a zipper pocket for secure small item storage, and an extra pocket on the back for even more paper storage.
You can find these binders at Target, Staples, and Meijer.
Also, be sure to stock up on Five Star® college-ruled interactive notebooks and college-ruled reinforced filler paper.
MoodClue Hang-Tags
MoodClue, founded by a mother-daughter team, is on a mission to promote positivity and creativity. MoodClue’s rewritable hangtag and liquid chalk markers are a fun way for kids to express their personality in a positive way at school.
MoodClue’s hangtags are non-shatterable, weather-proof, magnetic, and come in six bright colors to match backpacks, team colors, or whatever mood you’re in that day. Each hangtag also comes with a matching carabiner (hook) and a set of 6 neon liquid chalk markers. DRAW. CLEAN. REPEAT.
The hangtags are perfect to use as bag charms. They are shaped as speech bubbles to remind users that their words/drawings/voices are “quotable” and important.
The liquid chalk dries and stays until you clean it off. It’s easy to clean off with a wet or dry cloth. The liquid chalk is non-toxic, odorless, and stain-free.
Rain Boots That Won’t Leak
I learned my lesson about buying poor quality rain boots for my kids. One year I had to replace my daughter’s rain boots three times because she kept coming home with wet socks from leaks in her boots. The third purchase I finally bought a better quality boot.
While you want to make sure the boots won’t leak, you also want to keep your kids happy with cute boots they’ll want to wear. Try one of these rain boots from L.L. Bean or these super cute LONECONE rain boots that are on sale right now.
Your kids can splash and jump in puddles on the way to school and still get there with dry toes.
Waterproof Rain Jacket
Do your kids walk to school? They definitely need a waterproof rain jacket!
L.L. Bean makes waterproof and wind resistant, fleece-lined rain jackets that are breathable fabric, with a cozy lining.
These rain jackets come in sizes for kids of all ages and a variety of colors that boys and girls will love.
Mess-Free Craft Supplies
Back to school supplies for little ones can be lots of fun… and if they are mess-free, that’s even better, right?
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint Sticks alleviate any mess created by painting while keeping all the fun.
No cups, smocks, brushes or water are needed. You simply uncap, twist and paint. Kwik Stix have a fast drying formula that allow them to dry in 90 seconds. Once dry, Kwik Stix assure a paint-like finish.
They work great on poster paper, cardboard, wood and even canvas. These painting tools come in an assortment of vibrant colors allowing a child’s creativity to flow.
You can find Kwik Stix in Walgreens stores or online at at Michaels or Amazon.
Kids Smartwatch with GPS Locator
If you want to keep track of your young kids and be able to call them without giving them a phone, check out the dokiWatch.
This is the most advanced smartwatch for kids 6-12 years old.
It requires a 3G Nano SIM card with voice and data plan and you must use AT&T.
You and your kids will love that it has two way-video calling!
Hurry to get a 20% discount… sale ends Sept 3.
Personalized Stickers
Once you’ve spent your hard earned money on school supplies, make sure your child doesn’t lose them!
Using Stick 2 Me, you can create beautiful customized labels in three easy steps. A very useful solution for any busy parent and a great gift idea for family and friends.
Annie Nadeau, owner of Stick 2 Me and mother of two, personally illustrated the colourful, lively collections. She draws images inspired by her children’s universe. She used state-of-the-art technology with superior quality inks to reproduce her drawings with precision.
Go back to school with Carole P. Roman!
Whether your kids are just entering school for the first time or finding new ground in middle school, Carole P. Roman has a book for everyone. With the help of Roman’s books, transitioning into a new school year can become less overwhelming and more fun and exciting!
Check out all of Carole P. Roman’s collections:
- Pre-K: Nursery series
- Ages 6-10: If You Were Me and Lived in… Cultural series
- Age 8-15: If You Were Me and Lived in… Historical series
- Ages 8 and Up!: An Oh Susannah Story series
Teach My Kindergartener Kit
Back to school season is the perfect time to get your preschoolers new at-home learning supplies.
Teach My Kindergartener is an all-in-one learning kit designed for ages 4+.
The kit contains unique and coordinated tools to teach spelling, money, telling time and the year.
Your kindergartener can master 100 spelling words, counting money, analog and digital time as well as days of the week, months of the year, dates, years, weather and seasons. Each set in the kit is fully coordinated to encourage matching and repetition. Teach My Kindergartener is designed to be screen-free, one-on-one learning time.
The kit aims to promote school readiness and a head start for kindergarten, in just 20 minutes a day.
AllergyCare Mattress Cover
If you’re sending your teenager off to college, you’ll definitely want to give them an AllergyCare Bed Bug Mattress Cover.
I don’t even want to think about how dirty college dorm mattresses must be. Protect your student from all the yucky stuff… bed bugs, dust mites, and moisture… all while allowing consistent airflow with no heat build up!
When sending your loved ones off to the dorms you can’t take the risk of buying just any mattress cover; you need bed bug, waterproof, allergen, and dust mite protection.
The inside of the zipper is protected by an internal flap that completely covers the back of the zipper.
Designed to stop spills, bed bugs, as well as allergens from dust mites, it covers all 6 sides of the mattress and has a self-locking zipper with internal protective zipper flap.
Extra Storage Space
These days we all need more storage space on our phones. I’m always running out of storage on my iPhone and the old iPhone I gave my 13 year old has almost no storage space.
Whether it’s for you to take more Back to School photos… or for your kids to back up their own photos on their iPhones or iPads, you’ll all love the DataTraveler Bolt Duo. It is a small and easy to carry storage drive with large capacity to extend storage space to your iPhone® or iPad®.
You can think of it like a flash drive for your iPhone. Simply plug it in, download the Bolt app, and then back up your camera roll to the expanded memory.
It’s perfect for students when they are taking pictures or videos for school projects or for fun!
USB Hub
Back to school shopping for teens can include a lot of technology. And one great gadget to get them is a Nucleum: 7-in-1 USB Hub.
Students these days use laptops all the time, and often there aren’t enough USB slots for everything you need to plug in.
With a Nucleum USB Hub, students can use a mouse, monitor, and accessories plugged in to their notebook at the same time. With a single USB-C hub, students can connect up to 7 devices at once and keep their creativity flowing.
You might want to connect to a larger monitor or need to offload footage. With the Nucleum you can also power up your MacBook while also running your external hard drive and charging an iPhone.
Lifeproof Phone Case
Does your child have a mobile phone?
It’s crazy how expensive smart phones are… and the fact is that even the most responsible of kids can have accidents.
Parents and kids can rest easy knowing their phones will be protected from drops with this Lifeproof Case.
Available to fit almost any phone, these life proof cases protect against water, snow, ice, dirt, and dust particles. You still have access enabling you to charge and sync the device.
Meal-Kit Delivery Service
Back to school means back to busy schedules.
Terra’s Kitchen is a meal-kit delivery service based in the US focused on healthy, whole, unprocessed foods.
Their meal-kits come with everything you need to create your meals including pre-chopped vegetables, perfectly portioned proteins and pre-measured spices.
Get $35 off our first order using your exclusive promo code: SCHOOL2018
Have Fun Shopping
The back to school shopping season is fun for some families but stressful for others. And back to school shopping means much more than school supplies… and in fact, we have a way to make that part super quick so you can focus on the more fun parts of your back-to-school shopping.
We hope our unique finds in this shopping guide help you get your kids ready for a great school year.
Be sure to also download our free printable school supplies list for Kindergarten through College.
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Disclaimer: Some of these items are from our sponsors and affiliates, but all opinions are our own.
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In our family grandma makes this special purchase. My children are in middle school so they really need the organizational tools/binders to keep track of each class. cool pictures of animals
The Rain Jacket is a must! We get a lot of isolated showers with short notice, so better to be prepared.
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint Sticks.
My daughter would love the Personalized Stickers (she just started collecting stickers) and also the Smartwatch because she loves tech stuff
My older niece and nephew would LOVE that smart watch, and I like that it has a GPS locator. They also love crafts so those paint sticks are fun.
-Lauren
I would say the Five Star® 3″ Zipper Binder With Removable Padded Pouch, backpacks from L.L. Bean, and DataTraveler Bolt Duo.
I was going to say USB hub, but we’re getting drenched here this week so let’s go with the rain jacket! 🙂
A calculator and a new backpack and a tablet!.
Backpack and Carol Roman;s Book sets
I think the rain coat and boots would come in handy this time of year and the MoodClue’s hangtags are so cute!!
The markwers and clay especially. Trying to avoid or limit tech toys, but they love working with their hands, regardless!
My kids would want the L.L. Bean Backpacks, Five Star Zipper Binders and the Nucleum USB Hubs.
my granddaughter would love the raincoat and backpack!
She could use the backpack, the binders and the stickers.
I could use a new sub hub.
backpack and raincoat
The Stick to Me labels because they leave their stuff everywhere we go and the USB hub for their electronics
I feel the LL bean raincoast and boots would be a great thing to have, our weather has been so unpredictable
The Personalized Stickers and Backpack are must haves for back to school!
I like the Binders To Stay Organized. I need to stay more organized and these would help me get started. Thanks for the giveaway!
Some back to school items our family of three kids could use would be the rain boots and waterproof rain jacket. We’ve outgrown that type of outerwear and it’s time for some new stuff. Also, we go through personalized name labels like candy, so we can never have enough of those on hand.
The would definitely need the L.L.Bean backpack because L.L.Bean is known for their reliable quality. The would also need the DataTraveler Bolt Duo because they go through phones so quickly… faster than they can get the pictures and videos saved!
We could really use the Five Star® 3″ Zipper Binder With Removable Padded Pouch, the rain coat and the Kids Smartwatch with GPS Locator. Thank you!
The AllergyCare Mattress Cover would be great for protection against allergens such as dust mites. I also like the USB Hub because our Chromebook does not have enough outlets for a mouse and two flash drives.
My grandkids (10 of them!) always need new backpacks every year, And of course art supplies are a neccessity. Love the Kwix Stix!
The waterproof raincoat and rain boots would be perfect. Lot of rain in MS.
They need new shoes for the school year!
Definitely the mattress cover and rain boats.
I think the Extra Storage Space would be very helpful through the school year!
My son would like the Five Star zipper binder and the phone case.
My daughter could use the Personalized Stickers and the DataTraveler Bolt Duo.
I like the USB hub and Terra’s Kitchen service!
My little one would love the Carole P. Roman’s collection to add to her little book shelf, as well as the Mess-Free Craft Supplies. She would need the L.L Bean rain boots since it rains a lot here.
The kids watch and personalized stickers!
im sure my granddaughter could use the extra storage, and other granddaughter could use the rain jacket and boots
Backpack and rain jacket!
The Nucleum: 7-in-1 USB Hub would be great!
a backpack and shoes
The rain boots are definitely needed. We also need the five – star binder to stay organized for this new year!
Lifeproof Phone Case and the back pack are 2 items my kids love to use at school its a must have item.
The Mess-Free Craft Supplies would be great for my daughter! And I’m sure she would love a cute L.L bean backpack and rain jacket. The Kids Smartwatch is pretty genius too.
My kids would really like and use the leo bean backpack and personalized stickers.
I like the backpack and the phone cases the most of all the products on the school shopping list.
Charging station ,backpack , jacket rain boots & probably all the rest of the stuff
The LL Bean backpack and leggings are a must!!!
love the rainboots backpacks and jacket
We LOVE the LL Bean Rain Boots !!
The USB Hub and the Mattress Cover would come in handy! Thanks and God Bless!
LL Bean backpack is great!
Sneaker & leggings. My girls won’t wear anything but leggings and I swear they go through sneakers like there’s no tomorrow!
So many useful items for back to school. I would have to say for my son it would be the backpack and rainboots.
I would love the Kwik Stix and Teach My Kindergartener Kit for my granddaughter
With our weather….the lifeproof phone case and lbean boots! Thanks!
Good backpack and new clothes.
my little niece who is 8 says she needs some fashionable clothes for schools
My son could use a good bookbag, last year he went through 3 of them. His school requires them to carry so much stuff that the straps keep breaking.
The Personalized Stickers would be really handy for finding lost items
I would pick the backpack and a raincoat for those rainy days.
The super tough phone case and meal-kit delivery would be so useful! I drop my phone all the time running around trying to do a million things, so knowing it wouldn’t break would be so great. Also, food prep seems to take up a lot of my day. Having a simpler way would be amazing!!
A new backpack is always a must, labels so things don’t get lost
A sturdy backpack and the USB Hub are the most needed items.
A new backpack is a must and the meal delivery service would be wonderful
We are always looking for techy items. DataTraveler Bolt Duo and a Nucleum USB Hub would be very useful.
The smart watch looks neat
I would choose your backpack and personalized stickers from your list for back to school.
We like the waterproof rain jacket, rain boots, and backpack.
The rain boots and jacket would be on my list.
What kid doen’t Need a backpack, am I right?.
I don’t have kids, but I could use the AllergyCare Mattress Cover.
I’d say the smart watch and the meal service kit they would find most useful!
My daughter loves picking out a new backpack every year too so she would love the L.L. bean backpack and the Mess-Free Craft Supplies!
The life proof phone case… we’ve had several casualties so far lol
a new back pack every year- lunch bag and notebooks would be at the top of my list
New clothes and backpack.
I’m intrigued by the meal delivery, but a good pair of rain boots is a must too!
needs a new backpack
Kids Smartwatch and Personalized Stickers!
Personally I would love to have both the USB hub and the Terra’s meal delivery service. Talk about making life easier!
Back to school…….the most wonderful time of the year!
Oh Boy! Where do I begin; I know for a fact my daughters would love the watch, the USB hub and I honestly want to try Meal-Kit Delivery Service. Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway!
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No kids, but I need the rain boots and rain jacket.
Thanks for the contest.
Boots, jackets & craft supplies are always fun to shop for!
So with having a couple of younger ones at home the kids smartwatch would be great. My oldest could also use the lifeproof case as she is always dropping her phone.
Teach My Kindergartener Kit and the Kids Smartwatch with GPS Locator would be great.
My kids always have Five Star products on their back to school shopping list. The MoodClue Hang-Tags look fun and we can always use more storage space and personalized stickers!
I like the look of the AllergyCare Mattress Cover, Meal-Kit Delivery Service, and the L.L. Bean rain boots and rain jacket the most.
I love the backpack and rain jacket! The designs are super cute and always needed for each new school year. The tech supplies are crucial too for storing homework on to easily transfer between home and school. The USB hub is perfect for home for everyone’s phones and laptops to connect and charge quickly. And I always love new books and art supplies so that the kids have something fun too along with the necessities! Thanks for the chance to win!
The cub coat is so cute , LL bean back pack would also be great.
My daughter would love the binder!
My niece really wants Copic markers for drawing and art class but those are expensive!
The meal kit’s from Terra’s Kitchen and the Five Star® 3″ Zipper Binder With Removable Padded Pouch. I love the organization of the folder. My youngest would love it. And, having healthy fast meals would really be helpful during our busy week. We keep a very clean diet, but, it can be trying to come up with something fast that is still healthy.
She would love the waterproof rain jacket and rain boots that won’t leak. Any time after or during a soft rain she has to get out and play in the rain and puddles!!
The phone case would get used the most to keep the phone screen from cracking
the usb port and the mess free markers would be great for our daughter. she would love them.
New rain boots and rain coat.
The personalized stickers are my favorite! My kids tend to lose practically everything and these have been a life saver!
I have a Lifeproof case and it has been a Godsend. I would definitely join you in recommending it to anyone going back to school, and if I had kids, I would get one for them for school as well!
They’d need the usb hub for all their devices and the lol bean backpack cause they last forever
I would love to get LL Bean rain boots and backpack the USB Hub & Kids Smartwatch with GPS locator.
The waterproof rain jacket and the Tempera paint sticks would probably be the most used supplies around here.
New rain boots and rain coat. I didn’t know she outgrew them over the summer! And labels. We used up the mish-mash of labels that she had left over from previous years and now they are all gone. Time for some new ones. THe mermaid collection from Stick2Me would match perfectly with her backpack. 🙂
A new backpack
The mess-free art colors and the hoodie-turned-snuggly plush animal for the win!!!
I would say the bed bug cover and the Data Traveler Bolt Duo are DEFINITELY important and necessary for college students!
My kids need new clothes and boots for back to school.
The USB Hub & Kids Smartwatch with GPS locator.
The Stick 2 Me labels would be most needed… my kids lose everything! Ha!
The Lifeproof Phone Case would be perfect for my daughter and is exactly what she needs.
With all the rain we get here in Florida, we could use the rainboots.
Grandkids would like the smartwatch with gps locator.
Rainboots and some new jeans.
My family wants washable watercolors & markers. We also need a nice backpack and lunchbox that can take a beating, and some pocket folders .
My child is grown, but I’d like to have the rain boots and the USB hub. I want, I want. Thanks for the giveaway!
Would love to get some rain boots and a new backpack for my daughter
my kid would love the backpack and rain jacket, thanks for the chance
It would be the Lifeproof Phone Case. My daughter just got her first cell phone so this would be great for her.
I like the LL Bean bag and the Five Star binder
In need of a great back pack and rain boots for the fall !!! Love all the iems !
my kids needed binders and such but they would really like the new backpacks as we don’t do new backpacks every year
The rain boots would be helpful with the rain we get in NC and the hub is great for when they run out of USB ports to plug in electronics.
I really like the LLBean rain jacket. Super cute and great for fall.
The ll bean bookrack and the smart watch they could use.
Terra’s kitchen and the hub look great.
The kindergartner would really go for the name stickers, and she is always doing ‘projects’ that require paper, scissors, coloring implements and glue sticks!
My daughter needs new rain boots, and mess free art supplies are a must!
The Five Star® 3″ Zipper Binder With Removable Padded Pouch, rain boots and rain coat. Thank you. Awesome giveaway.
very nice article, thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing this information
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My kids would absolutely love the backpack from L.L. Bean, rain boots that don’t leak and of course the stuck 2 me stickers. It would be amazing to finally see some good luck and to win the 100$ Amazon card. Go amazon! My favourite site EVER!!
Aug. 22 / 2018 Love to win the card for my daughter! Good Luck!
My daughter would love the USB hub for all her gadgets and a new backpack!
Even though my children went back earlier this month, my daughter would love either the rain boots or the personalized stickers. Thank you
Definitely the personalized stickers, mess free crayons, and hooow cool are those books by Carole Roman?!
My daughter would love the L.L. Bean backpack and MoodClue’s hangtags this school year.
My kids will be needing fall and winter gear. We live in the south so. umbrellas, rain jacket, and boots are a must! Good luck to everyone!
She needs a backpack
I totally relate the backpack dilemma, it seems wasteful to buy a new one each year yet I do because I know it gives my kids a good feeling for the newness of the coming year. I like them to see the year ahead as a brand new opportunity to be whatever they choose to be, not to feel tied down to last year. I like the idea of donating their old backpacks and will try to keep them in good shape so I can do that
We live in Chicago so good boots are an absolute must. They’ve outgrown last year’s so will definitely be looking for new ones.
Thanks for all the great recommendations!
I would get a backpack and rain coat. Definitely need both the most.
My nephew is required to have a backpack along with an Ipad device.
My grandchildren could all use a raincoat and boots.
My kids need backpacks, rain boots, rain Jackets and shoes on the BTS lists. They would love to have the Kids’ Smartwatch with GPS Locator.
He would love the personalized stickers.
My kids need a backpack.
The usb hub would definitely come in handy. As for me I would really love the meal delivery service.
Thanks <3
A backpack and binders are on the top of our list!
My daughters would absolutely love the Teach My Kindergartener kit! what a great way to get your child school ready
We really need a rain jacket. This year our son takes all of his classes in trailers next to his school. He’ll be walking outside from class to class.
NOT APPLICABLE, BUT THE AMAZON CARD WOULD BUY BOOKS.
The kids Smart watch with GPS is a smart purchase for parents to get for their kids
He would really that Five Star® 3″ Zipper Binder With Removable Padded Pouch.
I think the smartwatch would be the most helpful.
My oldest would like the Lifeproof Phone Case and my granddaughter would like the Carole P. Roman books. Thanks.
My daughter could use the Mess-Free Craft Supplies.
Thank you!
I would like to have the backpack and the rainboots.
I love the backpack
Meal delivery service, the mattress cover and the USB drive.
We usually get a grade-specific list from school which helps to stay organized. The kids have fun picking out supplies from their list. The dokiWatch and Kwik Stix look pretty neat so will check them out!
Backpacks and shoes are on top of our Back to School list.
Supplies for the teacher is always nice such as extra tissue, hand sanitizers, or gift cards. Hint hint an Amazon gift card would be a great way to say thanks to your teacher.
My son would really need the backpack the most.
My kids need the backup thing as one is in high school.and all three need sturdy backpacks they carry so much !and the meal service for me lol
the rain jackets and backpack ,i think everyone can benefit and use these items
My grandchildren would love Cubcoats and Tempera Paint Sticks.
My kids could use Waterproof Rain Jackets.
My son needs a sturdy backpack and the Lifeproof Phone Case
A sturdy backpack, the waterproof rain jacket and personalized stickers.
the kids smartwatch and rainboots!
The GPS tracker and llbean backpack
My kiddos would LOVE the Mess-Free Craft Supplies! So awesome! 🙂
I’m think the USB hub is what my daughter would like most.
Can never go wrong with a good LLBean Backpack and lunchbox. We went to the store in Freeport and got new ones just a couple days ago!
My daughter would like the kids smartwatch and rain boots/jacket.
You guys really hit the mark with great back to school essentials. From the rain boots (she’s out grown her last pair) to the gps watch (I think this is functional and fun). Also the Lands End backpack is awesome. The Kwik Stix seem like lots of fun.
I would like to win a prize for the little girl next door she will need new running shoes and a new fall coat.
My daughter is starting kindergarten this year and we need everything! We especially need a new backpack. I have had many backpacks growing up and my absolute favorite was my LL Bean backpack! The teach my kindergartner kit would also be perfect for her! I honestly am surprised by how much kindergartners are expected to know so that kit is wonderful.
I am most excited about rainy boots and backack.
That Kids’ Smartwatch with GPS Locator and the personalized stickers are a must for our kids for back to school!
My kids would like new backpacks. I really like sturdy ones that will last a little while. It’s also nice if it has a cute floral pattern.
My kids need the rain boots and backpack.
My kids could mpst use the smart watch with gps and the l.l.bean rainboots
Sturdy backpack is seriously key! It’s awful to have one that falls apart throughout the school year!! Plus finding one big enough for everything! I live the stuffy that turns into a hoodie! That’s just brilliant!
Backpacks and tablets are at the top of our list! Thanks for the fabulous giveaway!
They would love those personalized stickers, also need a cool backpack and many many many other things haha!
Backpack and shoes
They need backpack, shoes, craft supplies and maybe new phone case
the backpack and boots
a backpack and rainboots are a must
My granddaughter is entering grade 1 in September and she will need new running shoes and a new fall coat.
I love the idea of personalized stickers and the Meal-Kit Delivery Service would be a big help!
My grandson will need the LL Bean backpack. It may stand up to the abuse it will get.
The Personalized Stickers would be great for my young cousin to label her belongings. The AllergyCare Mattress Cover would be great for another cousin heading to college in a few weeks.
Judging by the weather so far this week the kids could really use a raincoat and rain boots.
Liquid chalk markers, binder, boots
All of the items would be great to give to nieces, nephews and grandkids. Especially the stuffy that transforms into a hoodie, the teach my kindergartener kit, raincoat, boots and backpack. All of the items are fantastic and would be appreciated.
My son could really use the Five Star Zipper Binder and the Life Proof phone case
My kids are grown but my granddaughter is starting first grade,she will need a back pack,sneakers etc, I am going to visit on the 27th to help her pick things out.
My kids need backpacks & maybe some of the tech stuff.
It would be a backpack
Raincoat, boots and knapsack
As I return to school for my Masters I am most excited for the ‘practical’ to be back in style! Waterproof jackets, boots, and backpacks are all on my list to stay dry and comfortable while I study.
We need all the tech stuff!
Rain boots and backpack. Cute.
The teach my kindergartener kit would be great for my son!
The rain jackets, the Cubcoats (too cute) and regular school supplies.
3 kids always need to have supply of markers ,crayons ,pencils, glue sticks and glue….pens!!!!
The teach my kindergartener kit would be perfect for my youngest granddaughter. My grandson would love the smartwatch!
My daughter could use a good sturdy backpack,a lifeproof phone case and some extra storage!
Personalized stickers
Rain boots and coat set! The weather here is so unpredictable lately
The Kid’s Smart watch/GPS locator. We move a lot for my husband’s job with the government and are often sent overseas for short posts, having a GPS watch on my daughter would REALLY be a relief when we’re in airports or busy places where she doesn’t speak the language. I never even thought about getting one of those until I saw this. Thanks.
Backpacks, rain jackets, and the kindergarten kit would be great for my 5 kids!
My daughter could really use the DataTraveler Bolt Duo. While she takes a lot of photo’s, I don’t want some of the other important event’s forgotten about.
Pretty much all new school supplies, clothes, shoes, laptop etc
The allergy cover for the bed would be the best
thanks for the opportunity
My daughter needs the Personalized stickers and kids smart watch.
lifeproof case is what is most needed!!!
Backpack, USB hub and rain boots.
My kids need new backpacks and lunch pails. New running shoes as well.
My kids need new water bottles! I love the Hydroflasks.
I know there’s a lot needed but a Backpack, Rain Boots, Rain Jacket, Kids Smartwatch with GPS Locator is a great start
Our kids could really use the DataTraveler Bolt Duo & the AllergyCare Bed Bug Mattress Cover!
Backpacks are a must
The personalized stickers would be great for my grandson’s school supplies.
We need too many… The most useful items would probably be the L.L. Bean backpack, rain boots and Stick 2 Me labels.
Omggg that allergy bed cover would be a dream. My girl sneezes before bed and when waking up!
We would LOVE the LL bean backpack as well as the Allergy mattress cover!
the Nucleum USB Hub and the Lifeproof Case would be the most useful.
My son would love the rainboots or the craft supplies
We would definitely use the Kwik Stix and the rain boots!
The USB hub looks awesome!
Our daughter needs a sturdy back pack as she will be put wooing and taking a school bus this year and a good pair of running shoes for He walk
I like the LL Beans rain boots and the rain coat for my kids.
good rubber boots and Waterproof Rain Jacket are must haves.
I think the LL Bean rain jackets would be great!
The rain boots would be great because my children walk to school.
As a Mom the rainboots will be terrific – as a kid, they are extra time to remove so as to get wet in the puddles!
As a Mom, the Lifeproof case is a must as I have dropped my phone, it has landed in water and hit with some heavy objects – this is a must for a person like me
Great prizes – THANKS
The Terra’s Kitchen meal delivery would be perfect for my college students! It’s hard to eat well and healthy when you’re so strapped for time. I also think my daughter would love the LLBean backpacks.
L.L. Bean makes great quality items and I’ve never heard of Cubcoats but I want one for my little girl.
Such a great guide – love the backpack!
My kiddos would love the backpack. Thank you!
With Smartphones and laptops,The USB Hub is needed in their daily lives.
The personalized stickers…ok maybe I want them.
My girl is headed to high school & is all about the technology! She could really use the Lifeproof phone case to keep her phone safe & also the DataTraveler Bolt Duo is an excellent backup tool!
the phone case
I Like the LLean rain boots
The personalized stickers are amazing and my daughter could really use some new rain boots and a raincoat
The Kwik Stix Tempera Paint Sticks and rain boots with the rain jacket!
Both my kids would love the rain jacket and backpack, and my youngest could really use the rain boots. They’d also love the Kwik Stix. And my youngest would love the books and the Teach My set! So many unique ideas shown here I haven’t seen elsewhere!
I know my kids would love a new backpack the most(even though last years is still in great condition).
The USB hub for sure.
My son would love to have an LL Bean backpack, any of the 5 Star binders and the Nucleum 7 in 1 USB. Thanks for sharing your Back to School supply list. You have really outdone yourself this year by including some really innovative products by some time tested great brands. I will be passing your post on to a bunch of moms with younger kids. My son is headed to community college since he moved home to care for me when I fell and broke my leg and then fell again and broke my hip.
Thank you! I’m thrilled that you like the items we chose… that really means a lot to us!!!
My kids would love the MoodClue Hang Tags and the Five Star Zipper binders!
I like the Mess-Free Craft Supplies
My son is going into high school this year so I bought him a phone. He is not always careful with his things so the lifeproof phone case would be a big asset.
Of course an LL Bean backpack, DataTraveler Bolt Duo and Lifeproof phone case!
My daughter would love the backpack and the personalized stickers!
My twins need new backpacks and lunchboxes!
My 13 year old definitly needs a backpack along with the Nucleum USB Hub and the lifeproof case. My granddaughter could use the Teach Me kit and a backpack as well as the markers. For me, the kitchen service would be great.
My son definitely would benefit from use of the USB hub. A lot of what they do in school now is electronic and has to be saved.
This list is everything! We need life proof cases for all of our phones to protect them from a curious toddler. We also desperately need an external storage drive for said phones! Terra’s kitchen meal system also sounds amazing for the busy school year
Waterproof rain jacket and sturdy backpack would both be good to have.
The ‘mess free creativity’ (Kwik Sticks) would come in handy for back to school. This way, you can save more clothes throughout the year. I’ve always liked personalized stickers too.
My child needs a Sturdy Backpack and the USB Hub.
All of them are so great for college students. We really need the AllergyCare Mattress Cover and the USB hub.
Thank You for the great list and giveaway too 🙂
My kids would love the Kwik Stix Tempera Paint Sticks and the MoodClue’s hangtags.
The personalizer stickers/labels are a must to tag all of his supplies. He also needs a new rain coat and rubber boots for this year.
Life-proof phone case
We need backpacks.
I am going to be getting my son his first phone, so a Lifeproof Case is definitely on the list!!!
backpack, rain coat and boots are always needed,
Rain jacket and rain boots for sure!
I think they would like the USB hub
The Mess-Free Craft Supplies, back pack, rain boots and rain jacket would be perfect.
The Meal-Kit Delivery Service sounds like a lifesaver!
The DataTraveler Bolt Duo would be great!
My children could use a new Waterproof Rain Jacket and some new Rain Boots that will not leak.
The backpack is an essential. Very nice.
My daughter would benefit from the AllergyCare Mattress Cover and the back pack
The mess free craft
My boys could use the backpack and USB hub, and my girls the Teach My Kindergartner Kit.
Mess-Free Craft Supplies
The usb hub and backpack are items we would be interested in.
My son would love the AllergyCare Mattress Cover. He also really needs the Five Star 3″ Zipper Binder With Removable Padded Pouch.
We are in need of new backpacks. But those stuffies that turn into sweaters are so fun!
My daughter needs the rain boots and the name stickers would be awesome. wowowow
My daughter would love a cubcoat and kwikstix and she seriously needs a new pair of rubber boots and a raincoat
My little one could make good use out of the Teach My Kindergartener Kit.
We could certainly use the Teach My Kindergartener Kit. Thanks!
We need to get a new backpack, USB hub, & mattress cover.
Thank you! There are so many cool products for Back to School in your list.. I love “mess-free” colouring pens and the backpack!
Thanks! I’m thrilled you like our list… we tried to pick unique items.
My kids all need new backpacks for the new school year
My kids would love the LL Bean Waterproof Rain Jacket & Boots the most. We are always having rainy days.
My son would definately need the the backpack & rain boots.
My youngest grandson could really use the boots, he goes to an outdoor adventure school 2 days a week where they are encouraged to jump in puddles and explore in the mud.
A backpack for sure and binders would be great.
The grand kids would enjoy the Lifeproof Phone Case and the AllergyCare Mattress Cover.
thank you
The rain boots and the rainjacket
I love the rain coat and boots , they need them in the fall , nothing worse then sitting wet in class !
The backpacks from LL Bean are cute and the Kwick Stix look great for craft time.
a backpack is a must and the usb hub another need, to keep those electronics charged up
backpacks from L.L. Bean those seem to need to be preplaced about mid year for my grandkids,with 6 of them in school it can get expensive
Umm Does the meal delivery count? Thank you
The rain jacket and the books by Carole P. Roman would be amazing. Thanks for a great contest!
A new backpack is needed most.
Shoes and clothes are on my nieces’ lists.
Great ideas for ago to school. I like the stuffie-turns-to-hoodie for my youngest and my older kids will do well with the organizer and backpack
A calculator and a new backpack top the list.
i like the Backpack, Waterproof Rain Jacket, and Mess-Free Craft Supplies!
My son could use a new backpack.
They could use the Mess-Free Craft Supplies and the Personalized Stickers
My kids would love the personalized stickers!
I’d like to try the USB Hub and the Mess Free Paint Sticks.
I would like a bsckpack
The Five Star 3″ Zipper Binder With Removable Padded Pouch would be great for my son and my grandsons would need the rain jackets.
The backpack is my choice
The teach me kits are wonderful!!
I think they would really like the Extra Storage Space and USB Hub.
So many handy items !! Rainboots, the Backpack and the labels are all things my little guy starting JK needs ☺ï¸
Shoes and backpacks.
Definitely The backpack and USB Hub
My kids would need the name stickers and rain jackets.
My kids would like a new backpack.
The USB hub would definitely come in handy.
They need new shoes.
The backpack, USB hub and Mattress cover.
They need the DataTraveler Bolt Duo, their phone is always running out of storage and we did not know this existed.
the rain jacket: We live in South Louisiana. It rains here a lot!!!!!!!!
Being a book nerd, I’d go with the Roman books!! CUs, you can never have too many books (or so I keep telling my husband)
The Raincoat and Rainboots.
USB Hub and the backpack
i would love the backpack from LL Bean
I really like the Allergycare Mattress Cover. I would get one for every bed!
I don’t have kids, but that blue backpack is really nice.
They love picking a new backpack each year and also all new pencils with fun shapes!
Funky pens and things to hang off their backpack…like furry balls
The USB Hub would be really handy!
My grand daughter would like a backpack and the waterproof rain jacket both from L.L. Bean.
rain jacket boots and a lands end backpack
My sons would love the Nucleum USB Hub and one of the backpacks from L.L. Bean.
Love the zipper binder and USB hub!
I don’t have kids, but if I did, I would get them that Rain Jacket. Sometimes an umbrella isn’t enough to keep your dry when it rains.
I love the backpack and waterproof rain jacket both from L.L. Bean.
rain jacket boots and a lands end backpack
I would like backpacks from L.L. Bean, please.
The coloring pencils for sure.
My daughter definitely needs to have a phone case to protect her phone. My son would benefit from the extra storage space. Thanks for the chance to win.
It is all about the backpack!! but the USB hub looks really handy.
We need a bigger/ better quality backpack, 4 notebooks, 2 3 ring binders 3 crayons and pencils and of course back to school clothes/shoes
Rain jacket and rain boots for sure!
My granddaughter could use the rain coat and rain boots for back to school. The backpack is a must too.
New colour pencils
Extra storage space!
I really like the design of that binder—very organized. I also like the bed cover—bedbugs are not the problem, but allergies are brutal in Texas where my grand-daughter will go to school.
My grandson would love a new backpack and rain boots.
I don’t have any kids, but when I was going to school I always needed a pencil case to put all my supplies in like pens, pencils, ruler, eraser, as that was much easier to keep and we always kept in our backpacks.
Personalized stickers would be great for my son.
The new backpack would be great!
The lifeproof phone case sound wonderful! Could certainly use that. As well as a great LLBean backpack!
What’s needed is a good backpack, and rain boots, definitely rain boots.
The waterproof rainjacket would be great. In Houston, the weather is so unpredictable and we always have long periods of rain.
The waterproof rain jacket and the Cubcoat would really be great for us!
The USB Hub and backpacks!
A new phone that’s functional, also a desktop pc
We could use the new backpack
I think they would really like the Kwik Stix
The leak proof boots and the study backpack are at the top of our list. Thanks! 🙂
A backpack and rain boots
I’m so glad I found your website!!
We loved looking through your post together. The backpack and rain boots were a hit as well as the stuffy that turns into a hoody. Thanks for the contest.
My kid is past school age but helping others with their kids who are 4 & 5. I would really love the Teach My Kindergartner Kit.
MY KIDS COULD DEFINITELY USE A STURDY BACKPACK FROM LL BEAN 🙂
We need a new backpack, Five Star® 3″ Zipper Binder With Removable Padded Pouch and Nucleum USB Hub
We would love the backpack
How do you explain a shopping guide to a 4th grader? I’d say ours would have to be just to stay focused. Get what you need first, and then work on what you want or like most.
My kids are 5 and 9 and need 2 pairs of indoor shoes each, a back pack, and lunch box.
They need the rain boots and rain jackets.
I had NO idea there is now a flash drive for your phone… forget back-to-school shopping for the kiddo; I’m shopping for me! 🙂
Backpack and notebooks head the list of supplies.
The backpack and rain boots are probably the top needs on my kids list this year that are left since I’ve already hit up sales and stocked up on other supplies.
the lands end backpacks fo sure!! my kids are rough on their backpacks!
the backpacks for sure and raincoats
The Fivestar binders are always a welcome addition – great quality and always needed!
The backpack and the rainboots would be really great for my son this year!
MoodClue Hang-Tags and Stick2Me personalized stickers!
The Lifeproof phone case and the allergy place mattress cover would be very useful.
Waterproof rain jackets are a must and a USB Hub is great too.
We are in need of buying tennis shoes for gym time and cold weather clothes like jeans and sweaters.
Backpack, rain boots, watercolors… I could name a slew of items we will be shopping for as my littlest guy is starting preschool
We want WASHABLE watercolors & markers! (Key word: washable). We also need a nice backpack and lunchbox that can take a beating, and some pocket folders to bring home all of her arts and crafts!
waterproof raincoats
My child definitely needs some new rain boots and some personalized stickers!
a rain jacket
I love school shopping! Some great ideas here! My daughter is excited for a new backpack.
the kids would love the zippered binders, the rain boots are cute and the stickers
My niece is very creative and loves to draw. She would love the Kwik Stix pain sticks! She would also love the Cubcoats!
A good list to begin with. We will need Five Star zipper binders with removable padded pouch and a life proof phone case.
Thank you.
This is a great list!! I would take it all! My favorites were the waterproof boots and raincoat, usb for extra storage on my phone and of course the mess free art supplies because no one has time for additional messes!! 😂😉
The Stick 2 Me stickers and the Teach my Kindergartener kit would come in handy at our house!
I need the Nucleum USB Hub myself. The girls would love to have the Personalized Stickers.
My grandsons would definitely want a new backpack from L.L. Bean. I’d love for them to have some of those sticker labels to label their belongings!
My kids always loved picking out the “cool” pens, pencils & markers.
The DataTraveler Bolt Dual and the Nucleum 7-in-1 USB Hub, extra storage and convenient connectivity would be Back to School winners for sure.
We would love Mess-Free Craft Supplies and personalized stickers.
My grandkids need sturdy backpacks and waterproof raincoats.
The mess free craft supplies. I dread how much mess glue/paint/clay makes. This would make such a difference.
We need L.L. Bean rain boots and a waterproof rain jacket.
Very well written information. It will be valuable to everyone who utilizes it, including myself. Keep up the good work – for sure i will check out more post
So many things needed for the back to school season. A backpack for sure is needed. Also the rain jacket and boots are a must. The Nucleum sounds really neat. I will check into that. Thanks for the suggestions.
The Nucleum is nice. My nephew could do with a faster USB hub and card reader.
My son really needs a Lifeproof case. He sometimes will go skateboarding with his friends after school and his phone is always in danger.
My daughter would love new rainboots and my son desperately needs a new phone case. His is just hanging on.
Definitely need a good backpack, rain boots and coat, as well as labels 😊
I’d say the backpack is the most important
Since it holds all your daily essentials
We live in the Pacific “wet” coast so those LL Bean rain boots and coats are a must!
My kids need those great L.L.Bean rain boots and jacket.
My kids always love picking out a new backpack for the school year. In our family grandma makes this special purchase. My children are in middle school so they really need the organizational tools/binders to keep track of each class. This will be my daughter’s first year in middle school so we are shopping for some special locker decorations. I saw some cute pink examples on one of the websites you featured. 🙂