The 25 Must-Have School Supplies We're Ordering Straight From Amazon

If there’s a time to get your kid a tablet, it's now. The latest Kids Edition comes with a sturdy kid-proof case and a 1-year subscription to Amazon FreeTime Unlimited which gives kids access to over 20,000 apps, games, videos, Audible books, and educational content. You can also check out Amazon’s digital learning center for more educational tools and printables.

Your teen will love having an iPad to assist with schoolwork and boost their creativity. The possibilities expand even more when you add an Apple Pencil into the mix.

Color-code your child's binders so they coordinate with their classes. This four-pack of 2-inch binders comes with coral, blush, mint, and blue options.

This academic agenda was designed just for your school-aged tweens and it comes with helpful classroom resources and goal trackers. We especially love the vision board pages and cheery cover design.

These colorful felt-tipped pens are perfect for organized note taking—and for doodling in the margins.

A stylish waterproof backpack with tons of compartments that comes in dozens of colors? Sold. 

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. These sparkly mechanical pencils have been our go-to since middle school. This 24-pack should last you a couple of months—or weeks—depending on quickly your child goes through pencils.

A pair of wireless over-ear headphones will allow your student to drown out outside distractions and easily connect with online learning. When fully charged, the battery on this headset lasts up to 40 hours.

These kid-sized headphones come in fun colors and prints and they have a limited volume range to protect little ears. They also have a sharing port to connect another set of headphones to the same sound source.

Highlight what's important. These Sharpie highlighters are long-lasting and they're 30 percent off.

A compact wireless printer that won’t break the bank is a must-have for remote learners. Print, scan, and copy with ease, and never run out of ink with a money-saving Instant Ink subscription.

Just pointing out how nice it will be to have these reams of printer paper dropped off at your doorstep. No lugging them to and from the store or your car.

Supplement science class with these hands-on experiments, which include a balloon-powered car, a CD hovercraft, and unbreakable bubbles.

It’s really hard to beat this price, and if your child misplaces a pair of scissors, no sweat.

Keep classroom materials in a designated area so your home doesn’t turn into a chaotic heap of school supplies. It also makes for a great catchall for whatever extra cosmetic, pantry, or miscellaneous items your college student has on hand.

This rechargeable wireless mouse comes in several colors and also lights up. One charge lasts about 18 to 20 hours with the LEDs on or up to one to two weeks without the special effects.

This work surface is ideal for kids who constantly like to switch up their learning environment. The side cubby holes are great for keeping school supplies or snacks close by.

A quirky catchall for pens, pencils, and highlighters, this set of pouches also has a little message on the reverse for anyone trying to sneak a pencil or two.

Last we checked, phones still aren’t allowed in the classroom, so a handy calculator is an essential tool to have by your child’s side during tests and quizzes.

It's always a good idea to have a back-up lunch bag on hand. These bags from HappyDaily are available in several fun prints and you get two for less than $15.

Foster your kids' love of reading early on with their very own Kindle that comes with a year's subscription to FreeTime Unlimited. There, they can access the complete Harry Potter series as well as other popular picks like Artemis Fowl.

Osmo mixes hands-on and digital learning to help your child become more confident with reading, math, problem-solving, and creativity. An iPad is necessary for use but it works without Wi-Fi.

This classic Crayola set represents the diversity of our world with eight markers in various skintones including tan, beige, tawny, golden beige, terra cotta, mahogany, and sienna. 

Keeps subjects in line and helps students quickly identify which files they need to reach for. These plastic dividers are more durable than their paper counterparts and should last the whole school year.