Back to school essentials
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Getting prepared for back to school season can be a stressful time, so we’ve put together a list of must-have essentials.
Whether its shopping for uniforms, or buying school supply essentials, there are so many things for parents to think about.
From clothes and food organisers to waterproof backpacks, and clothing labels to water bottles, there’s plenty of handy essentials in this list that will help with your back to school planning.
You can find out more about the products and where to buy them below.
Clothes organiser
This clothes organiser is a popular choice on TikTok, with parents swearing by the handy product. It’s an affordable, weekly clothing organiser, in which you can store outfits for the entire week.
All the outfits can be picked out at the start of the week, so there’s no more discussion over what to wear each morning, as the kids can simply put on the outfits picked out for them.
Plus it’s foldable, and can be stored away when not in use to save space, or you can take it with you while travelling. It costs less than €20 / £20 from Amazon here and can be a life-saver during hectic morning getting ready for school.
Personalised labels
These personalised labels are an ideal back to school purchase. The stick-on labels can be placed on uniforms, water bottles, bags, and other school supplies, so they don’t lose their items while at school or nursery.
Plus they’re wash-resistant, so you don’t need to worry about them in the washing machine or dish washer.
You can get them in plain white from Amazon here, or even a little more personalised with rainbows, footballs, emojis and flowers to choose from.
Waterproof backpack
This waterproof backpack for ‘messy’ kids is the perfect back to school purchase. If you’re worried about spills while they’re at school, then this functional backpack is a good choice to avoid this.
It has three main compartments and 20 pockets, plus a side pockets for water bottles. The material is durable and water resistant so you don’t need to worry about any spills, it should hopefully last throughout the school year and beyond.
You can shop the backpack from Amazon here.
Snack pots
These handy snack pots are a popular choice on Amazon. You can get sets of two, three, four, or nine and fill them up with fruit, snacks, yoghurt and more as a healthy option for their packed lunch.
The containers are durable, don’t leak, and have a compact size that fit well in lunch boxes. You can purchase the snack pots from Amazon here.
Lunch box
You can pair the snack pots with this lunch box from the same brand, so it’ll fit the smaller pots perfectly. The affordable lunch box at €6.93 / £5.98 keeps food fresh and has multiple compartments to keep your food separate until ready to eat.
To purchase the lunch box head to Amazon here.
Water bottle
This water bottle is designed for kids, it’s leak proof, easy to open and dishwasher safe. It’s the perfect size for school backpacks, lunch boxes and fits in cup holders, so it can be taken everywhere and make sure they’re hydrated throughout the day.
It’s a bestseller on Amazon, with parents raving about the bottle. One five star review said: “This bottle is leak-proof, which gives me peace of mind knowing that my child’s backpack won’t get wet. The one-finger open feature is perfect for little hands, making it easy for my child to open and close the bottle without any assistance.”
First day of school board
This first day back to school board is a popular choice on Amazon. The reusable sign is perfect for those first day snaps in their new uniform, as it features room to fill in details of their school year, name, age, and more.
One happy customer said: “Great little board to fill in for first and last day of school. Used it every year since I bought it.”
The reusable board is available to shop on Amazon here.
School supply kit
This 44-piece back to school supply kit features pencils, markers, highlighters, notebooks, a pencil case and more. You can get plenty of essentials for just €12.18 / £10.51 in a limited time deal on Amazon.
It’s a popular choice among parents, with one reviewing: “What a great pack this is! It has EVERYTHING a child needs to get them back into school.”
Another said, “this back-to-school kit has everything you could possibly need in one tidy package”, while other said it was “functional” and “very convenient”.
Pencil case
This canvas pencil case and organiser is a popular choice on Amazon. The large capacity case can store up to 35 pens, a calculator, glue stick, scissors and more.
It’s available in a number of colours, including black, mint green, light pink, and lilac, so there’s a colour choice for everyone. To purchase the pencil case head to Amazon here.
Scientific calculator
This scientific calculator is perfect for any older kids going back to school this year. It comes with a writing tablet and pen, so you can take notes while using it, plus it has solar energy for a long battery life. And it’s foldable and easy to store and carry in your backpack.
It’s currently got a big 31% discount on Amazon, with a price mark of €23.16 / £19.99 so you can make a saving for a limited time.
Magnetic whiteboard
This magnetic whiteboard is a multi-purpose purchase as it can be used for daily reminders including ‘what to pack’ for the next school day, or for helping with homework.
The interactive whiteboard comes with dry erase marker pents, eraser, pen holder and eight magnets, which is perfect for school work and revision.
You can shop the whiteboard on Amazon here.
Desk organiser
This desk organiser is a good choice to keep all of your essentials in one place at home. The multi-functional desk tidy has four draws, a pen holder section and a top tray.
You can home your pens, markers, post-it notes, and more in the desk organiser so you don’t lose them and can do your homework in an organised space. One customer says it’s “versatile” and would “definitely recommend”.
The organiser is available to shop on Amazon here.
