27 A+ Back To School Gifts That Will Start The School Year Off Right

This Book Is A Planetarium Pop-Up Book

How could a book be a planetarium? Simple, it's a book that pops up into an immersive experience that kids and parents will enjoy. The book is one vivid volume of creative gear that projects constellations and star systems on the wall. It's even got a speaker included to add sound to the starry display.

$27 .07

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#2

Zoku Slush and Shake Maker

You might catch dad stealing this slush and shake maker for his own afterschool snack, it's just that cool. All they've gotta do is freeze the inner core and pick a mix to whip up 8oz of nearly instant icy treats. A cold cup holds the frozen core to protect frozen fingers.

$22 .99

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#3

Crayola Special Effects Crayons

Outfit an entire classroom with a set of crayons from Crayola that are anything but ordinary. There are a bunch of boxes of 24 crayons in the case of goodies, each with a playful theme that influences the colors in the box. There are Cosmic, Pearl, Metallic, Neon, and Confetti crayons to experiment with.

$40 .94

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#4

CraveBox Super Snack Box

For a kid, one of the best things about going back to school is seeing what amazing snack they're going to get in their lunch. With the CraveBox they'll have fifty full days of delicious treats to choose from. The box contains all things chocolatey, cheesy, crunchy, chewy, and more.

$29 .95

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#5

Candy Crayons

Your kids are going to have a whale of a time eating these crayons in front of you. Do them a favor and play along, hamming it up as they chow down on the candy crayons and maybe even asking for a taste of the five colors in the box.

$9 .99

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#6

Scanmarker Air Pen Scanner

Save an older student a lot of time and hand cramps with a special highlighter that takes notes from text and transmits them via Bluetooth to a separate device for study later. It can also read text aloud, translate over 70 languages, and can scan 20 times faster than typing. It might be magic.

$149 .00

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#7

Mechanical Pencil and Eraser Set

Can you ever have enough mechanical pencils? Students who take detailed notes or who are in science and math courses that require equations and calculations are the ones who will benefit most from this 6 piece set, which includes both 5mm and 7mm pencils, erasers, and a case to keep it all in.

$7 .59

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#8

Magnetic Fidget Ring Set

Kids who need a little help staying focused will get it from this magnetic fidget ring set. Swinging the colorful circles around each other with the hands flips a switch in the brain that makes concentrating in class easier.

$8 .99

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#9

Suriving Middle School

Starting middle school is one of the most intimidating things in a kid's life. Not only are they overloaded with puberty hormones, but they also have to deal with crushes, combination lockers, and more homework. This book will help them find their feet and walk the halls with confidence.

$8 .51

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#10

Magnetic Prismatic Buildable Pen

Kids in class who focus better with a little bit of fidgeting will love this buildable pen. It's got a ballpoint ink cartridge for class work and myriad pieces for occupying fidgety fingers. It can be built into numerous shapes and arrangements, will without losing its ability to write.

$16 .99

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#11

Light Up Water Bottle for Kids

Hydration is key to learning, and so a water bottle is a must for school! This light-up water bottle will be a friendly reminder to a kiddo to take a sip! It holds 14oz of water and comes in several playful designs, like video games and rock and roll, that kids will love.

$22 .99

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#12

Multifunctional Dual-Sided Dry Erase Pencil Case

This is the last pencil case that a student will ever need. Not only does the pouch have two sides equipped with elastic straps and pockets for their writing gear, but it also has a dry-erase board built in to keep track of quick short notes. It all zips to close and comes in five pretty colors.

$7 .99

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#13

Geological Time Puzzle

Their Earth sciences grade will be an A++ and they'll score 1000/1000 on their first pop quiz after playing with this puzzle. The rainbow-rific puzzle is a walk through the geological history of the Earth. In addition to the picture, there are fun facts printed on the puzzle, too, extra credit!

$19 .95

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#14

Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy

There's only one man in the entire world that could make doing homework fun: The Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy. This red dancer is rocking and rolling and ready to make going back to school a reason to dance!

$11 .66

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#15

Awesome Kitchen Science Experiments For Kids

How do you convince a kid that science is actually awesome? By treating them to this book and making Solar Powered S'mores. They'll wanna explore s'more of that after working through the food-related experiments and activities in the book. The material you'll need is inexpensive and made of stuff like baking soda and onions, so it can be reused.

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#16

Crayola Ultimate Light Board Tablet

Using the special markers included in this light board kids can create beautiful luminescent works of art. It makes practicing the things they learn during back to school like complex math, spelling words, and letters more fun and more sustainable. No paper is required to enjoy the 18.5"x12" tablet.

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#17

Scented Gel Pens

When back to school means higher grade levels, taking notes might be a thing they have to do. It's more fun when you do it with pens that smell good and have pretty colors. There are six tutti-frutti scented jelly pens in this set, and they smell good enough to eat!

$8 .95

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#18

Rainbow Bendy Pencils

Pencils have a bad rap as breakable and crumbly but not anymore! These bendy pencils will impress students and teachers alike with their flexibility and strength. The flexible pencils are just as functional as wood ones but come in more fun colors.

$5 .99

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#19

Interesting Stories for Curious Kids

Filled with weird, wild, and wacky stories about everything form video games to chicken eggs, Interesting Stories for Curious Kids will set their love of reading aflame. It's a great book to get them primed for the school year ahead and excited about learning!

$11 .90

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#20

Colorful LCD Writing Tablet

Kids can practice their spelling or math on the go with an LCD writing tablet that's more versatile, more portable, and more eco-friendly than a piece of paper. It's more fun, too, and at 8.5" in size, it's pretty spacious for a non-smart piece of equipment.

$8 .99

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#21

Learning Resources Big Time Telling Clock

It's time to go back to school and it's time to learn to tell time! For younger ones getting accustomed to the hands of a clock, this learning device is a game-changer. Using the demonstration clock at home helps them solidify the skills they're learning in class.

$9 .99

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#22

Happy Atoms Molecule Learning Kit

This learning kit matters...because it's made of atoms! There are more than 500 experiments and activities to do in the kit, which is a blend of building things from pieces of molecules and using a digital element to make things. It's all tested and approved by chemistry teachers so it's fabulous edu-tainment.

$49 .99

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#23

Money Bags Counting Game

Before they can play Monopoly they have to master the art of counting money. With Money Bags, you'll vie against each other to learn money counting and changing skills with pretend money that looks real so kids can get used to seeing it in the real world.

$16 .70

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#24

Bento Style Lunchbox

Make every day's lunch feel like a Lunchable with a segmented Bento lunch box. The box comes in a variety of colors and designs to fit any kiddo's personality and has space inside for two sides, a snack, a dipping sauce, and an entree. It's BPA-free and dishwasher-safe, which parents will love.

$29 .99

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#25

Multicolor Click Pen

Why limit creativity in writing to just the words? Expand it into a wide world of color with this click pen. The body of the pen contains ballpoint ink sticks in six different colors! For students who take a lot of notes, the pens really come in handy.

$11 .99

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#26

Rainbow Desk Organizer

Keeping desks looking sunny is easier with a rainbow desk organizer. This pretty pen and pencil supply caddy has five separate compartments of school supplies or maybe a candy bar!

$15 .99

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#27

Prime Climb Mathematical Game

Mastering the concept of prime numbers is more fun when you do it by playing this game than doing homework about it. That said, after playing the game your kid will be acing exams about the numerals, and begging to play the dynamic game, which is a little different every time you play.

$24 .95

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#28

Orboot Augmented Reality Globe

Get little kids interested in geography with an augmented reality globe that takes them on quite the adventure. Using their iPad they can learn about animals, geological wonders, explore different regions of the globe, and make over 1000 fascinating facts come to life.

$46 .54

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#29

Nutella Snack Packs

Kids go nuts for Nutella, who doesn't? Pack a few of these in their lunch box at back-to-school time and they'll be excited to leave summer vacation behind. There are 20 packs in the box, make it a Wednesday treat to get them over the hump day slump.

$16 .99

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#30

Paint by Stickers: Dogs

Actual paint-by-numbers can get a little messy but paint by stickers, that's more manageable. Your little one will be thrilled to go back to art class after playing with this Paint by Stickers set before heading back to school. There are enough stickers in the pack to make 12 geometric pictures of pups!

$10 .99

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#31

$Sum Swamp Math Game$

Sum Swamp Math Game

Back to school means going back to math class and going back to math class is BLECH. Unless you have a game like Sum Swamp to play! The whole family can get in on the math skill game, which is fast-paced, better for learning than homework will ever be, and might even make math...fun?

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#32

Zipper Monster Pencil Case

Ack, it's a monster! Going back to school is really going back to fun when you know you have a pencil case like this one to look forward to. The case is bright orange and has a wider-than-average opening thanks to the diagonal orientation that can accommodate larger writing utensils.

$7 .99

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#33

Bubble Fidget Notebook

Kids who need a little sensory support during school can get it in a quiet and productive way with this bubble fidget notebook. The cover of the 8"x6" notebook is covered with a silicone bubble sheet and "popping" the bubbles is totally silent.

$9 .99

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#34

Back to School Grade Preparedness Kit

Parents who want to get a head start on the back-to-school season will love these grade-level preparedness kits. Every box is for a different grade level and has a different theme - like under the sea - and contains activities, a parent guide, and fun toys to play and learn with.

$34 .99

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#35

Crayola Twistables Crayons

Gone are the days of trying to chase down a crayon sharpener or worse - coloring with blunt crayons. Crayola Twistables are like ballpoint pens but crayons, with a cartridge of vibrant wax that just keeps going. There are 50 colors in this box, so much room for creativity!

$13 .26

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#36

Hello Kitty Back to School Mug

For younger kiddos, this is a great mug for their afterschool cocoa, for older kids, it's a great mug for their coffee! For both, it can be a spiffy pencil holder. The tapered mug holds 14oz of liquid and features none other than Hello Kitty!

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#37

David Goes to School Book

David is going back to school, just like your little girl or guy, and he's wreaking havoc. This is the companion book to No! David and a surefire way to get your kid excited about showing off his or her awesome new reading skills!

$7 .43

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#38

Back to School Beeswax Crayon Coloring Set

Going back to school means going back to art class and that's such a fun time, especially for a kid with a creative streak. They can do all kinds of creative things with this coloring set, which includes beeswax crayons, a sharpener, and pads to draw on.

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#39

Disney Dots Back to School LEGO Frame

Their desk will be cleaner than ever and for once it won't be with mom's help! This back to school Disney-themed LEGO Dots kit puts the power of organization in their hands. The kit has elements to build a 2-drawer desk storage piece, a picture frame, and note holder.

$39 .75

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#40

The Hockey Mug with a Net

It's totally OK to play with your food when the thing you're eating your food from makes it a game! He'll shoot and he'll score with this hockey mug, which challenges him to score a goal with marshmallows while sipping on some sweet hot cocoa. It's wonderful for late night homework sessions.

$25 .46

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#41

School Days Back to School Memory Book

This memory book is a fun way to get to know your kid and what they love about school. It's a 14-year journey from preschool to 12th grade and there are prompts, pocket pages, and places for pictures that you'll work together on filling in to create something that'll last a lifetime.

$23 .95

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#42

Audible Gift Card

Reading is reading no matter how you do it and that includes audiobooks. Perfect for active high schoolers who have a lot on their plates, the audiobook gift card allows them their choice of millions of books that they can read for school or pleasure.

$15 .00

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#43

Apple iPad Pro

For older students, an iPad Pro can be a game-changer in their learning. They can use it to take notes, research, communicate with their teachers and professors, work on college applications, write papers, and more. They can use it at school or on the go. They can even read books on it or attend Zoom class. It's a must-have.

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#44

Post-It Note Bus

The Post-Its on the bus go on the paper, on the paper, on the paper! There are 24 pads in this four-wheeled wonder and it's a great back-to-school gift for a teacher or a high schooler who's going to be taking a lot of AP classes!

$13 .02

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#45

Kindle Paperwhite

Instead of breaking their back or the bank hauling home books to read or textbooks, simplify, streamline, and take a literal weight off of their back with a Kindle Paperweight. It weighs less than a pound and slides in a backpack with ease. It can hold thousands of books and has an insanely long battery life.

$159 .99

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#46

Mindfulness Stuffed Toy and Bookset

A new stuffie will always be welcome in your kiddo's life, but especially one that helps them face issues in their life with calm and collected feelings. The adorable snuggly creature comes with a book that teaches them mindfulness, conflict resolution, and how to regulate their emotions.

$49 .00

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#47

K-5 Back to School Box Gift Set

Take the stress out of back-to-school season by getting all the school supplies your kid needs in one shot. This all-inclusive kit contains colored pencils, markers, crayons, pencils, a ruler, glue stickers, folders, notebooks, and more, with a pencil case to boot!

$32 .99

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#48

LEGO Backpack and Lunch Box Set

The first day of school will be the most fashionable day of school when your kid is toting this lunch box and backpack to class. The lunchbox is insulated to keep their food fresh and ready to eat and the backpack is perfectly kid-sized with a large interior pocket.

$44 .99

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#49

The Manual to Middle School

Guys nervous about puberty, making new friends, dealing with bullies, dealing with lockers (yikes!), social media, and making new friends will feel more confident after reading through this book. It's full of reasonable, sensible advice for middle school dudes that was written with input by middle school dudes!

$8 .56

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#50

Llama Llama Back to School Book

Your kid might be a lot like Llama Llama - not quite ready to go back to school after a summer of all kinds of fun. Read this book together and they'll feel better about heading back to a learning environment. The charming picture book is great for kids in elementary school.

$9 .49

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#51

Let's Go to School Sticker and Activity Book

Going back to school is exciting when you know you have stickers to look forward to! This activity book has 12 scenes for kids to get creative with, 500 back to school themed stickers to play with, and perhaps most importantly, offers a chance for quiet fun!

$15 .12

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#52

LCD Writing Tablet

Give a kiddo a place to practice writing letters, work out math problems for their homework, or use their creativity to draw amazing things with this LCD writing tablet. Yes, it's got a screen but it's a simple interface that has no apps or elements of distraction. It's about 10" in size, great for small hands.

$13 .99

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#53

The High School Survival Guide

How do you ask someone to homecoming? How do you deal with all that homework? How is it possible to make friends with people in other grades? Learn all that and more in this book, which takes the mystery out of going to high school and boosts confidence, grades, and excitement for the school years ahead.

$12 .82

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#54

Baketivity Kids Baking Subscription Box

Did you know that afterschool are more delicious when you bake them yourself? And did you know that making your afterschool snack yourself is educational with Baketivity? It is on both accounts! And with this subscription box, your kiddo will be learning lots while treating the whole family to sweet treats.

$24 .99

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