I’m Buying My Kids’ Whole School-Supply Lists on Prime Day
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It’s the final day of Prime Day, but if you use your time wisely there’s still time to stock up on discounted back-to-school supplies for the fall. (Just think of how smug you’ll feel in August and September, when you don’t have to scramble!) We combed through hundreds of on-sale pens, colored pencils, folders, lunch boxes, and backpacks to find the best deals on everything you might need for the new school year (or for entertaining a toddler who loves office supplies at home). Some of the best deals we’ve seen include 50 percent off Beats Solo Bluetooth headphones, 40 percent off Bentgo lunch boxes, and 38 percent off Prismacolor colored pencils. But the deals won’t last forever, so if you see something you need or like, don’t wait.
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Deals we personally think are the best
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This pack of wiggly-edge scissors for preschoolers helps little kids practice fine motor skills.
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One of our favorite leakproof lunch boxes is now 40 percent off.
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More than 30 percent off colored pencils beloved by professional artists.
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Fifty percent off Beats headphones for teens.
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Nearly 50 percent off a kids’ tablet that comes with a protective case.
Pens and pencils
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Better than BIC ballpoint pens.
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A fountain pen that feels fancy with a not-so-fancy price.
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Two dozen flair pens in a wide range of colors.
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Mechanical pencils that don’t snap.
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Mechanical pencils that are great for drawing.
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Mechanical pencils with sparkly barrels.
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Jet-black Sharpie gel pens.
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Jet-black Sharpie gel pens with pastel barrels.
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Smooth-writing roller-ball pens.
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A dozen clicky, retractable Pilots for close to half off.
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Fineliners, glorious fineliners (IYKYK).
Markers and highlighters
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An old standby that’s almost half off.
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Double-sided highlighters that can write thick or thin.
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Markers that change colors when you draw over them.
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Chisel-tip markers that smell like 1995.
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Paint markers that draw on almost any surface.
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Multicolor dry-erase markers that teachers recommend.
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Wet-erase markers that are semi-permanent but wipe off with a wet cloth.
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These Sharpie markers pop on lots of surfaces but are paper-safe.
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Our favorite alcohol markers for tweens and teens.
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Crayons, colored pencils, and paint sticks
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Prismacolor’s mixed-media set is a great gift for creative kids.
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And this set of 60 Prismacolor colored pencils is a very good deal.
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A Strategist favorite that rarely goes on sale.
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Crayons that won’t roll off the table.
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Crayons for little hands made of pure beeswax.
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Another great deal on fancier Prismacolor colored pencils ...
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Colorful tempera sticks that go on like paint and dry in 90 seconds.
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This variety pack has primary, pastel, and metallic colors.
Folders, paper, scissors, and glue
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A trio of extra-large glue sticks.
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A classroom supply of regular-size glue sticks.
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A dozen glitter and “disappearing purple” glue sticks.
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Little-kid scissors for making a variety of wavy cuts.
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A big stack of on-sale construction paper.
Lunch gear and water bottles
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Not the biggest discount, but PlanetBox bento boxes last forever and rarely go on sale.
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Here’s another version with different compartments.
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A nice-looking stainless-steel bento box that’s good for kids or adults.
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This newer Owala design has a comfortable carrying handle and fits better in cupholders.
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One of our favorite water bottles for elementary kids.
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Leakproof lunch box for older kids.
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Slim ice packs to keep grapes from shriveling and cheese sticks from sweating.
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This retro lunch bag comes in three more equally pleasing color combos.
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Reusable, dishwasher-safe silicone bags to cut down on single-use plastic.
Backpacks
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Sporty backpack in camo and orange.
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Sporty backpack in black (but all three come in other colors too).
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Our favorite laptop backpack for cheaper than usual.
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Even-less-expensive commute-ready North Face.
Tech
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Extra power without the need for a plug.
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Kids’ tablet that comes with a protective case.
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Fifty percent off tween- and teen-favorite Bluetooth headphones.
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A digital calendar that will help keep the whole family organized.
Miscellaneous extras
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Four thousand dot stickers for teachers and organization freaks.
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Square hole punch that toddlers can use.
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Visual timer for establishing morning routines.
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Pimple patches that are cute enough to wear to class.
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Pimple patches that are cute enough to wear to class, in a two-pack.
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Three-pack of sensory tubes for after-school chill time.
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