Whether it’s a toddler’s first day or a kid’s next step into a new grade, going back to school can be a challenge for families.
That’s why we’ve rounded up the hottest educational supplies, gears, and toys for all kinds of students. Kids can perfect their note-taking skills with Santoki’s LEGO brick-themed stationery, or conduct their own experiments with Blue Marble’s Barbie-inspired STEM kit. And, when it’s time for school, students can wear new apparel and accessories featuring their favorite characters. Plus, we threw in a few toys for kids to play with after school.
Keep scrolling to discover the full line of back-to-school must-haves.
BARBIE CHEMISTRY ACTIVITY LAB
Tweens can join Barbie in the world of STEM by conducting 20 different chemistry experiments, such as creating glowing worms, fizzing reactions, glow-in-the-dark chalk, purple slime, and more.
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LEGO GEL PENS 3 PACK
Creativity meets the world of LEGO with gel pens featuring a unique square barrel, comfortable grip, and two built-in 1×4 LEGO plates.
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LEGO STAR WARS LIGHTSABER GEL PEN 4 PACK
The Force awakens with red, blue, green, and purple gel pens inspired by Star Wars iconic lightsabers.
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LEGO RULER WITH MINIFIGURE CONSTRUCTION WORKER
This creative and functional stationary tool includes 28 LEGO elements, including a minifigure for added play value. Kids can customize their rule with LEGO bricks, then switch between a 6-inch or 12-inch version
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JRTRACK 5 SE KIDS SMARTWATCH
This kid-friendly watch features nationwide calling and messaging, GPS location tracking, an activity tracker, and other tech and app necessities. The device also features School-Fi, a distraction-free feature that makes class time focus automatic.
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NETFLIX KPOP DEMON HUNTERS JOURNALS
Kids can write lyrics or plan their next pretend takedown with notebooks featuring 100 lined pages. These spiral-bound journals feature designs for HUNTR/X, the Saja Boys, and Derpy.
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SLAM DUNK SUMS
Math meets sports in this action-packed learning set. With this game, players place a scoreboard in the “addition” backboard, then shoot the color-coded basketballs through the net.
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CARS LIGHTNING MCQUEEN SNEAKERS FOR KIDS
Life is a highway, and these shoes are ready to ride all night long. Kids can take big steps in sneakers inspired by Cars’ Lightning McQueen.
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ALL MY FAVES WRISTLET
This adorable wristlet has everything kids need to accessorize throughout their everyday adventures, including a matching scrunchie, silicone bracelet, tumbler-shaped lip gloss, coin pouch, fluffy bag clip, and heart-shaped carabiner.
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ALL THE WAYS WE LEARN
Not every child learns by sitting still and staying quiet. This illustrated book celebrates the many brilliant and beautiful ways kids discover the world, helping them feel seen, supported, and loved.
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MY FIRST ANIMALS RING FLASH CARDS
This flashcard set introduces kids to their first animals! The 20 cards each feature a different animal, with a fun fact on the back.
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MAGNA-TILES MICROMAGS LEARN LETTERS 56-PIECE SET
Have fun with phonics with these magnetic microMAGS tiles. As little ones build, they can explore the alphabet, learn the differences between letters, and even practice spelling words, strengthening their fine motor skills and creativity along the way.
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SORTAGAIN
Flip, crank, and stir to set the balls in this playset moving. Sort Again builds fine motor skills while encouraging developmental play.
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ELEPHANTS IN AN ELEVATOR
At the Watering Hot Hotel, players will take turns counting as they add elephants onto the elevator. Players get close to the limit without going over to collect the most cards.
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TOY STORY 5 BACKPACK
The toys are back in town and ready for kids’ first day of school. Inspired by Toy Story 5, this educational essential features designs of Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear, along with a Lilypad appliqué that functions as a pocket and drawing board.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXTINCTION
Young explorers step into the prehistoric world and experience the final days of the dinosaurs, learning about the mass extinction event that led to their demise. Includes a 40-page interactive book and a 10-inch fossil.
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A DAY OFF SCHOOL
Herbie has to stay home when he gets the sniffles, but by lunchtime, he wonders what fun he might be missing at school. This hilarious story shows all the incredible things kids might miss if they take the day off school.
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STICKER WOW! DISNEY STITCH
Ohana means taking home a Sticker Wow! book inspired by Disney’s Lilo & Stitch. This educational book features 24 pages filled with counting, matching, and search-and-find activities. This set also includes a Stitch-inspired stamp packed with 300 stickers.
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FRESH SQUEEZED FRUIT SCENTED GEL PEN
Squeeze a little sunshine onto your pages with fruit-scented pens that are perfect for everyday notes, doodles, and lists. These smooth-writing gels feature scents of peach, pineapple, strawberry, and watermelon.
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WONDER LIGHTS EDUCATIONAL FLASHLIGHT PROJECTORS
Kids can insert one of three disks into a handheld projector to see vibrant and unique images. The series features fun themes, including dinosaurs, outer space, sharks, and cute animals.
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JELLY BLOX SQUISH TRAIN
Toddlers can improve their fine motor skills with a 35-piece construction set featuring seven adorable characters, 20 buildable train parts, and eight cargo blocks.
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STORY CREATOR
This screen-free, multi-sensory creative tool transforms kids’ drawings into dynamic narratives of their own voice, with the ability to record up to 15 minutes. Works with any drawing and Crayola tools. Story Creator is a tool for self-expression that captures the voice and storytelling of childhood imagination over and over.
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WRITE IN STYLE PEN CREATION STATION
In this little locker, kids will find all the supplies and tools needed to customize 10 fun floaty pens. Little crafters can choose sequins and shapes to float inside the pen, add water, then select silicone chains to clip on as finishing touches.
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MS. RACHEL MY FIRST LEARNING FARM
Kids can put Ms. Rachel, pig, and cow figures on the corners of the barn to hear interactive prompts and songs in Ms. Rachel’s voice. Families can also discover daily farm routines, like morning chores, then flip the toggle to night mode to tuck the animals into bed. The two-sided playset also features sensory touchpoints…
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MY ABCS 52-PIECE GIANT FLOOR PUZZLE
This floor puzzle is a fun way for kids to learn the alphabet while developing their fine motor skills. The oversized pieces include a letter and a specially shaped illustration piece of an animal, a tree, and more that start with the corresponding letter.
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MARVEL’S SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS BACKPACK BUNDLE
Swing into school or the next family vacation with a bundle inspired by Spidey and His Amazing Friends. This bundle includes a backpack, a lunchbox, and a water bottle. Families can also personalize each item with their kid’s name.
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ARTFUL NOTES REVERSE COLORING BOOK AND NOTEBOOK IN ONE
Notetaking becomes a colorful adventure with this two-in-one journal. With every page, kids can complete 50 reverse coloring pages, and take notes on 50 lined sheets.
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THE MATH SKILL SET PART ONE: HANDS ON MATH
Families can make math learning fun and meaningful from the start with this collection that builds from counting and quantity to early addition, subtraction, and spatial reasoning.
