The Best Back-to-School Products Under $25
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The Best Back-to-School Products Under $25
Twenty-five useful school finds that were under $25 when this guide was compiled.
A useful back-to-school refresh does not have to mean replacing everything. These lower-cost finds cover the supplies kids use up, the organizers that prevent morning chaos, and a few practical upgrades that can make the school year run more smoothly.
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Lunches & Water Bottles
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Ello Kids Water Bottle
A compact insulated bottle with a straw lid that is easy to carry from the classroom to after-school activities.
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Strawberry Kids Water Bottle
A practical back-to-school pick for keeping everyday routines and supplies organized.
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Personalizable Kids Water Bottle
The insulated design keeps drinks cold, while the included stickers make it easy to personalize and identify.
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Leakproof Kids Water Bottle
A smaller leakproof bottle sized for school bags, with a straw lid and an easy-carry handle.
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Leakproof Bento Box
Three compartments keep lunches separated, and the included cooler pack helps everything travel well.
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Dinosaur Insulated Lunch Box
An insulated dinosaur lunch box with enough structure to protect snacks and containers inside a backpack.
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Dinosaur Kids Lunch Bag
A lightweight dinosaur lunch bag with an exterior pocket and side bottle holder.
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Three-Pack Spiral Notebooks
Three durable, full-size notebooks with plastic covers and built-in pocket dividers for everyday classes.
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Five-Subject Spiral Notebook
Five subjects in one notebook means fewer loose books to keep track of throughout the school day.
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Large-Capacity Pencil Case
A roomy zippered case that keeps pens, pencils, chargers, and other small supplies together.
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Rainbow Recycled Pencils
A colorful twelve-pack of pre-sharpened number-two pencils made from recycled paper.
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Bulk Pre-Sharpened Pencils
A bulk box of pre-sharpened number-two pencils for restocking homework stations and classrooms.
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Large-Button Calculator
Oversized keys and a large display make this calculator especially easy to read and use.
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Washable Glue Sticks
Six washable glue sticks cover school projects, homework, and the inevitable midyear replacement.
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Student Scissors
A full-size pair of student scissors designed for right- or left-handed use.
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White Eraser Eight-Pack
A simple eight-pack of white erasers that is easy to divide between pencil cases and homework stations.
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Mini Stapler with Staples
A compact stapler with staples included for pencil cases, desks, or a small homework cart.
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Clear Mesh Pencil Case
The transparent mesh makes supplies visible at a glance without dumping the whole pouch out.
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Over-the-Door Organizer
Over-the-door shelves use overlooked vertical space for accessories, toiletries, and grab-and-go supplies.
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Mesh Zipper Pouches
Clear zip pouches corral puzzles, flash cards, art supplies, chargers, and small school items.
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Pastel Binder Dividers
Six sets of flexible pastel dividers create clear sections without the bulk of paper tabs.
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Portable Accordion File
A handled accordion file keeps important forms portable and protected between home, school, and the car.
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Kensington School Headphones
A dependable wired option for school devices, computer time, and testing without pairing or charging.
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Shockproof iPad Case
A shockproof case adds a handle, stand, and built-in screen protection to compatible 10.2-inch iPads.
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Rechargeable Clip-On Light
A rechargeable clip-on light adds focused task lighting without taking over a small desk or nightstand.
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