The Ultimate 2020 Back-To-School Guide

Heading back to school this year looks different from anytime before. Depending on where you live, the kids might be returning to distance learning from home or heading back to the classroom with face masks and social distancing plans in place.

No matter what the 2020-21 school year holds, though, one thing is true: Kids need supplies to help them learn and grow. Fortunately for you, we've rounded up the latest and greatest deals on notebooks, planners, backpacks, lunchboxes, tablets and more.

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Bentgo Kids Children's Lunch Box

This drop-proof, leak-proof lunchbox has five practical compartments for different foods and snacks. It's microwave- and dishwasher-safe and comes in a variety of colors.

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All-new Fire HD 8 Tablet

For high schoolers and college-bound students, this tablet is perfect for schoolwork and fun. During the day, they can use it for taking notes, reading assignments, sending emails and working on school projects. After class, the Fire HD 8 is great for streaming their favorite shows and enjoying their favorite apps such as Instagram, TikTok and more.

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Ring Video Doorbell 3

With one of Ring’s newest smart video doorbells, you can get real-time notifications sent directly to your phone to alert you when there's activity at your door. It’s a great way to keep up with comings and goings at home even when you can’t be there. Kids can speak to parents through the Ring Video Doorbell 3, sending messages and updates right to their phone via the Ring App. Setup is simple and takes only minutes. Plus, your purchase of the Ring Video Doorbell 3 includes a free 30-day trial of Ring Protect, a comprehensive service that activates video recording and photo capture, including saving and sharing.

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BIC Wite-Out Shake 'n Squeeze Pen, 4-Pack

Everybody makes mistakes — which is why it's a great idea to pick up this four-pack of BIC Wite-Out Shake 'n Squeeze Pens. Each fast-drying pen features a needle point tip for accurate, precise corrections and an easy-to-squeeze barrel for increased control.

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Sharpie Liquid Highlighters, Assorted Colors

Bring those notes and important documents to life with this set of assorted highlighters by Sharpie. The uniquely vibrant liquid ink is brighter than in regular highlighters, and the visible ink well allows you to know when to replace your highlighter with ease. Each of the 10 highlighters also features a chisel tip that provides a clean application and consistent ink flow.

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Disney Frozen Backpack Set

Your little "Frozen" fan will love this back-to-school set from the Disney Shop. It includes a backpack with multiple compartments, an insulated lunch bag, a water bottle, a keychain and Else and Anna stickers.

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BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen, 60-Count

There's a reason that the BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen is the No. 1-selling ball pen on the market: dependability. The flexible, round barrel provides maximum writing comfort, and the tungsten carbide ball spreads ink smoothly and consistently every time.

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The North Face Borealis Backpack

A low-quality backpack can spell disaster in the halls or walking to the bus stop. This North Face Borealis backpack is sturdy and reliable. Its durable construction features easy-to-access pockets, an overhauled suspension system, a front elastic bungee system and a large main compartment with a padded, fleece-lined 15-inch laptop sleeve.

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AmazonBasics 1-Inch 3-Ring Binder, 4-Pack

This four-pack of three-ring binders is an organizational powerhouse. The binders hold up to 175 sheets of paper and are designed for light, everyday use — perfect for putting together projects and presentations. They also feature two interior pockets for storing loose sheets of paper or notecards.

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Case-it Mighty Zip Tab 3-Inch Zipper Binder

If you're a fan of all-in-one products, this Mighty Zip Tab 3-Inch Zipper Binder by Case-it is for you. It combines an accordion folder, pencil case, three-ring binder and storage pouch all together in one back-to-school workhorse.

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ASUS VivoBook L203MA Laptop

This versatile, affordable HD laptop is less than 1 inch thick and weighs just over 2 pounds. Its Intel Celeron N4000 Processor is incredibly fast, and it boasts 64 GB of flash storage. One year of Microsoft Office 365 is included with purchase.

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Muji Gel Ink Ballpoint Pen, Assorted Colors

For accenting notes (or drawing some particularly colorful doodles), you can’t go wrong with this set of Muji Gel Ink Ballpoint Pens. These pens are crafted in Japan, and their durable and efficient construction means they won’t bleed through your notebook.

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DONUT SHOP Scented Stationery, Coloring Pens and Markers

Your kids will love this fun and functional set of scented markers by Twixie. This Donut Shop set features 10 double-sided scented markers that boast triangular easy-grip barrels, making writing or coloring ergonomic and comfortable for hours on end.

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AmazonBasics Pre-Sharpened #2 HB Pencils, 150-Pack

In the world of pencils, it's No. 2 that gets first prize. This 150-pack of pre-sharpened, wood-cased No. 2 HB pencils is perfect for math class, Scantron forms and standardized tests.

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Five Star College Ruled Spiral Notebook, 5 Subject

Industry leader Five Star presents the end-all-be-all of five-subject notebooks, featuring five movable plastic dividers that you can arrange in your notebook to organize your work, an expanding pocket to hold loose papers, and visible tabs to help you find each subject with ease.

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Mead 1-Subject Spiral College Ruled Notebook, 6-Pack

For everyday use, you can't beat this six-pack of spiral, college-ruled notebooks. Each notebook features a unique Soft Paper Spiral ringed with a spiral lock to prevent snags and rips, and every one of the three-hole-punched pieces of paper is perfect for use inside a binder.

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Mead Composition Book, 12-Pack

Whether you’re looking to do a journal, log or diary, this 12-pack of classic composition books is the way to go. Each of the books contains 100 double-sided pages; a colorful, marbled front cover with a labeling space; and an inside cover that features a customizable class schedule, multiplication tables, conversion tables and grammar rules.

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Crayola 64-Count Ultra Clean Washable Crayons

If you don't remember the feeling of whipping out a 64-count box of Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Crayons in elementary school, let us fill you in: It was awesome. Give your child the same satisfaction with this bulk two-pack of the best name in crayons. Crayola easily washes clean from most surfaces (even walls), and each box comes with a built-in crayon sharpener.

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EASTHILL Large Capacity Pencil Case

A sturdy pencil case is a back-to-school must-have. This model by EASTHILL features a large storage capacity that holds up to a whopping 50 pens and pencils, dual openings for easy access and an easy-to-view compartment for small notes, cards and tickets. It can also be used as a travel case or makeup bag.

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X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener

There’s nothing worse than heading into a big test and realizing your pencil is dull. Rather than take your chances with a manual sharpener, pick up an X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener. It features a quiet electric motor that provides reliable power with minimal disruption and a flyaway cutter system that stops the sharpener automatically, ensuring you don’t over-sharpen your pencils.

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STYLIO Office Desk Organizer, 4-Pack

This set of four stackable desk supplies organizer caddies is great for those of us with cluttered desks — especially if you're going back to school virtually. You can lay them horizontally or vertically to hold and organize pens, pencils, art brushes, crayons, colored pencils, scissors, paper clips and other office desktop accessories. Each caddy is also small enough to fit into pull-out drawers and desk trays.

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Quartet Magnetic Whiteboard With Marker

For working on equations and saving paper, a dry erase board is second to none. It provides a smooth writing surface that can be used over and over again. It also doubles as a magnetic bulletin board and can be hung in either portrait or landscape orientation. Each board also comes with mounting hardware and a dry erase marker and magnet.

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Apple iPad (10.2-inch, Latest Model)

Go back to school in style (or study in style from home) with an iPad that does it all. It features a larger 10.2-inch Retina display, Smart Keyboard capabilities and 32 GB of storage. With the Apple Pencil, you can take notes, draw and jot down ideas with pixel-perfect precision.

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AmazonBasics Ruled Index Flash Cards

Flash cards might not elicit the fondest of memories, but they sure are useful — and we can almost guarantee your child will need them at some point in school. This 300-count pack of neon-colored cards is ideal for color-coding projects, creating flash cards, studying, making lists and more.

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Elmer’s Clear Glue Stick, 6-Pack

As far as glue sticks are concerned, the only choice is Elmer's. Each of the glue sticks included in this six-pack applies smoothly and dries clear for a mess-free appearance. This is ideal glue for posters, crafts and every school project imaginable. Elmer’s is also washable, non-toxic and photo-safe.

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Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE Color Graphing Calculator

Graphing calculators are almost always required in high school math classes, and this Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE Color Graphing Calculator is one of the best models you can buy. Available in a variety of fun colors, this calculator features a high-resolution, full-color backlit display, a rechargeable battery, preloaded apps and images, and 14 interactive zoom features.

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Emraw Quad-Ruled Spiral Graphing Notebook

If college-ruled paper isn't your speed or you’re taking geometry this year, this 100-page spiral graphing paper notebook is a great pickup. It's excellent for formal writing, mathematical equations and calculations, as well as general everyday use.

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Focus Gear Ultimate Gym Bag 2.0

This sturdy, reliable gym bag features a hidden water-resistant pocket for wet items, a full-length shoes (or sweaty clothes) pocket, and 10 total compartments for optimal organization.

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Sparco 6-inch Plastic Protractor

Math class is only a drag if you’ve got shoddy equipment. This protractor is made using durable plastic and features an open center and an accurate 6-inch ruler across the base.

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HP OfficeJet 3830 All-in-One Wireless Printer

For book reports, term papers and other work you can’t submit online, having a printer is a great way to ensure you never miss a deadline. This HP OfficeJet 3830 All-in-One Wireless Printer is perfect for high school and college students. It comes with the HP Smart app, which allows you to easily set up your printer, scan from your smartphone, order toner and print from the cloud.

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Blue Sky 2020-21 Academic Year Weekly & Monthly Planner

Stay organized with this aesthetically pleasing 2020-21 academic year planner. It features monthly and weekly view pages, with ample room for writing down events and notes, reference calendars for long-term planning and a notes section for important projects.

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