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These items will help back-to-school go off without a hitch.

A child using a tablet wears pink-and-turquoise headphones with an integrated microphone for online learning, video chatting, gaming, and phone calls

2.A kid-friendlyreading lightfor your kid who loves to read but does not have adequate lighting.

This can prevent headaches and eye strain without taking away whatever book they can’t get enough of.

3.Aleakproof lunch boxfor keeping foods separated, dry, and fresh for lunchtime.

A flexible blue book light with an owl design, clipped onto an open book

You also get to keep your plastic use down since you don’t need to individually wrap each food.

Soggy, squished sandwiches should be a thing of the past.

4.And afreezable lunch bagto keep food fresh and at a safe eating temperature.

Three children enjoy lunch from colorful lunch boxes in a garden setting

Just toss it in the freezer the night before to keep food cool all day.

6.Azippered document bagto give you a place to put all of the artwork that comes home.

8.Aleakproof water bottlethat can withstand the daily abuse of a kid in school.

A hand placing a PackIt-brand black lunch bag with astronaut and space-themed design into a refrigerator

9.A big box ofglue sticksto help stock the classroom.

12.Arapid egg cookerfor preparing eggs fast on those chaotic school mornings.

Ah, the sweet gift of time.

A person inserts a pencil into an X-ACTO electric pencil sharpener on a desk, with other office supplies in the background

Having the option to pop in a coffee pod is nice insurance for a happy morning.

A little organization goes a long way in getting them to school on time.

17.Anart cartto keep all of your at-home school supplies accessible, transportable, and organized.

A blue-handled mesh zip bag holds colorful pencils and a notebook, with additional mesh bags and a ruler nearby on a wooden surface

(Hey scissor skills take time!)

This set includes crayons, markers, and colored pencils PLUS a carrying case for easy storage.

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A hand erases handwriting practice lines on paper with a pink Paper Mate Pink Pearl eraser. A Paper Mate pencil is placed on the desk nearby

Turquoise water bottle with a yellow checkered pattern on a desk, surrounded by books, a computer, headphones, and brush holders

Two children sit at a table crafting with Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks. A box of 30 glue sticks is in the foreground

Child sits on a bed, smiling with eyes closed while holding a tissue to their face. Text reads "Gentle on skin." A tissue box is on the bed

A Dash egg cooker is on a kitchen counter surrounded by bowls of salads and chopped vegetables, with some hard-boiled eggs

Ninja Pro compact coffee system. Measures 7.08" L x 14.26" D x 15.5" H with reservoir in the back. Pictured with coffee mugs and utensil set on a kitchen counter

A modern entryway organizer with hooks for coats and bags, a bench for shoes, and a shelf with boxes and shoe storage. Stylish and functional home decor

Wooden wall-mounted magazine rack filled with books and magazines, next to a white desk with decor, and a chalkboard with a note to call Aly at 555-8632

Wall-mounted calendar on a desk, displaying handwritten April entries including appointments, reminders, and notes. Desk items include a plant, candle, books, and a closed laptop

White rolling cart with three shelves, holding a plant, a candle, a small woven box, and various books. Placed next to a pink upholstered chair

A grey wooden desk with a matching chair, featuring storage shelves, a corkboard with pinned notes, and a globe. A closed yellow bean bag lies nearby

A white trash can is placed in the corner of a bathroom with white tiled walls and floor. A small shelf with a potted plant and towels is beside it

Open art kit with various compartments holding crayons, colored pencils, markers, and painting tools, ideal for creative projects and gifts