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I wouldn’t blame you if you decided to “borrow” their stacking octopus markers.

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Color-changing markers, a Snoopy notebook, glittery highlighters — since when did school supplies get so cool? Better buy doubles so your kids don't get mad at you for stealing their stuff. 

Promising review: "This is my first time purchasing a large stamp set on Amazon so I wasn't sure which set I should go with. I wanted something for journaling and this set seemed to have a nice variety of productivity stamps. I love the fact that they are rubber stamps, and they print clearly on paper. They're not too big or small either." —Beautybydesy

Promising review: "Soooo, these markers are SUPER cool. The color-changing feature is so neat, and they were so reasonably priced. They don't smudge or bleed through even thin paper. Makes cool designs and fun for all ages. Makes a handmade card really unique! Lots of color options. They don't seem to bleed into each other either, even if you color change over a wet area that you just colored with the opposite end of the marker. Well worth it!" —Austen

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $8.99 (also available in glitter, plus other non-magic styles like erasable). 

Ticonderoga makes the best #2 pencils, IMO, so it makes sense their erasers are good too. 

Promising review: "This is the second school year I am buying these for my daughter because she loves them that much and they last the whole year. They are Ticonderoga, so of course they work the best of all the brands. (Their pencils are a teacher’s first choice. 😉) They are so cute and cheap for as long as they last. Also, they don’t leave a lot of residue, and when it comes to erasing, that’s huge!" —S. Wallace

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $4.10.

Aki Mori Shop is a small business that sells stationery. 

Promising review: "I’m so happy with my order! The color of the clip I ordered is vibrant, and they went above and beyond with how it was packaged. This would make a great gift for any stationery lover!" —Ashley

Get it from Aki Mori Shop on Etsy for $5+ (available in five colors — see even more colors here). 

They also have a clingy roller compartment in the bottom that picks up stray eraser bits.

Promising reviews: "These are good for positive incentives in my classroom. The children love them." —Amy N.

"These little erasers are a total game changer in my classroom. They’re surprisingly functional and satisfying to use. One side erases cleanly, while the other has a tiny built-in roller that picks up all those pesky eraser bits — no more messy desks or paper confetti everywhere! Even my middle schoolers are into them, which says a lot. They actually look forward to using them, and I’ve even started giving them out as birthday gifts — my students love choosing their own design, and it’s become something they genuinely get excited about. Highly recommend for teachers, tutors, or anyone who deals with lots of pencil work!" —Karen

Promising review: "Great glue for junk journals. You can cover large areas quickly with these giants. It does dry quickly, so you don't want to mess about once you have the glue down. GREAT value for the amount of glue in each stick." —Roni

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two styles and two pack sizes).

Promising review: "I have been a teacher for 21 years and this is the best pencil! These pencils are solid and write so nicely. They are the new favorite!" —C. Blasko

Some of the themes included: baked goods, office supplies, pet supplies, groceries, and fish. 

Promising review: "These are so cute! I would buy them again!" —Evelyn

Get it from Amazon for $9.47+ (available in 12 styles). 

Promising review: "I had no idea there was such a thing as a wooden pencil highlighter. These exceeded my expectations. The pencil is wood, so one less bit of plastic to end up in a landfill. The 'lead' part of the pencil appears to be a kind of waxy crayon-like material. It goes on like a dream. Just as useful as a traditional liquid felt-tip marker for highlighting. Because I had it handy, I used one today at work to mark a peg location to install a shelf. This bright highlighter pencil left a nice mark for me to locate the correct peg hole for the shelf, which wiped off easily from the metal once it was installed. 100% recommend! Definitely will buy again." —M. C.

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $7.20.

Promising review: "Purchased this for my teen daughter to have some cute pencils for school. Very well made. She said the lead just slides across the paper. Erasers erase and don't just smudge. Great quality for the price!" —KdgMom

Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in two styles). 

Promising review: "OK! These are the best markers — they are retractable and do not have caps to keep track of. Vibrant colors and last a really long time somehow. Reasonably priced and fairly mess free/smudge resistant. I've re-purchased twice. Easy to take with you since they are retractable." —✨beautyhealthfitness✨

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $11.27+ (available in two color packs).

Happy BlueTree sells cute stickers to bring order to your journal. 

Promising review: "These are seriously the cutest hydrate tracker stickers ever! The quality is amazing, and the size is very generous. This is my second order from this shop, and I have plans of buying everything!" —Rudi Hilson

Get a pack of eight from Happy BlueTree on Etsy for $3.95.

Promising review: "I’ve had this calculator for over a year now and still going strong! I haven’t changed the batteries since! Four of my coworkers loved it so much that they purchased their own. The buttons are smooth, and I love the clicking sound. The color is pretty true to the picture, a soft pink. Great quality!" —Ellie

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in 11 styles). 

Promising review: "I broke up the three-pack and gave one pen as a gift for a class gift exchange and put the other two in a stocking for Christmas. Good quality and approved by both the 8-year-old and 49-year-old husband, who is a kid at heart! Definitely recommend." —Kindle Customer

Get a set of three from Amazon for $16.99. 

Promising review: "I bought these for my granddaughter, but I think I might just have to keep them for myself! They are so beautiful and colorful." —Lynn S.

Get a pack of 10 from Rifle Paper Co. for $36. 

Promising review: "Great little handy tool! I bought this to use for my sketchbook because I want to use a regular pencil. No need to carry a separate pencil sharpener and eraser anymore!" —patrick

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $5.99.

Promising review: "Love the way this pen writes!! It’s so cute, too!" —Isabel

Get them from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 25 colors). 

I have the banana on my fridge! It's not the sharpest pair in the kitchen, but I love it as a magnet/decor piece. 

Promising review: "Super cute and actually comes in handy. Love that it’s magnetic." —Joanna

Get it from Amazon for $6.25 (available in four styles). 

Promising review: "I love these notebooks. They really do glow in the dark. They make staying organized and keeping up with the to-do list a little more exciting." —Kimberly B.

Promising review: "They were complete eye candy!! 🍬 They are beautifully smooth and perfect. The Japanese Zebra brand has never disappointed me, and I am truly grateful. 👊❤️🔥" —Junkie4fitness

Promising reviews: "These are super cool, great quality, and the whole family loves them!" —Samantha

"This is an awesome gift for any age up to middle school. I use these for rewards, filler days, and practice sheets with my elementary students. They are high quality!" —Erica

Get a set of 150 sheets from Amazon for $7.99.

Promising review: "Exactly what I hoped for. High-quality materials, high-quality saturated ink colors (great highlighters). Wanted these stackers to save desk space while creating a cute workspace, and they're perfect. They fit together snugly, and the order they're stacked in CAN be switched around (for anyone who wondered like me). Maybe unnecessary, but I definitely recommend these fantastic lil creatures lol." —Keina (K)

Promising review: "I purchased this pencil case for the daughter, and she has had it for over two years now. It’s durable, and it fits all of her pencils, highlighters, erasers, scissors, and other small items that she needs for school. Great pouch. I recommend." —Kit Kat

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 20 colors).

Promising review: "I am going through some legal things, and this folder has been perfect for keeping all my paperwork together! And boy, can it hold a lot! The snap closure is very sturdy, and the color is spot on!! An amazing value and great quality!" —MomOf2

Get it from Amazon for $5.98+ (available in eight colors).

Promising review: "Best invention almost ever (there’s still sliced bread). I mean how can you go wrong with paint in a stick?!! I mean certainly a toddler can go wrong with it. A toddler can go wrong somehow with a spaghetti noodle!!! But seriously, I saw these paint sticks at one of our local art galleries and it was an immediate MUST-HAVE!!! Vibrant colors and they fit in little hands SO well!!! My kiddo loves them and so does her Momma!!" —RNinMD70

Get a pack of 24 pens from Amazon for $19.99.

These fit on most mechanical pencils, but not classic wooden ones. 

Promising review: "I bought these for my husband to help him focus at work. He loves them! They slip easily onto his pencils and allow him to fidget as needed. They fit most mechanical pencils and some smaller pens. I wish they came in different sizes so I could get them for his other writing utensils." —Holly

Get a pack of four and two pencils from Amazon for $16.49 (available in four colorways).

See how the crayons work in this TikTok.

Promising review: "I LOVE THESE! Smooth, blendable, and soooo many color options! You do have to wait a little bit for it to dry so it doesn't smear/smudge. It can also get a little messy, but that's the fun of creating! The twistable skinny pen shape makes it really easy to take care of your markers for fast cleanup. Twisting also makes it easy to use! Great design, beautiful colors, tons of options for making art!" —Shelby-Lynne

Get a pack of 24 from Amazon for $17.99 (also available in three other pack sizes).

Promising review: "These are amazing! We use them for so many things! For positive messages and romantic nights, they are amazing for leaving around the house! You can also stick them to paper and restick the same ones over and over again! They seem to never lose their adhesion! Everyone I’ve shown these to fall in love with them!" —Faith

Get a pack of 10, 50-sheet pads from Amazon for $8.09+ (available in seven sizes).

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