When the back-to-school period looms, it can feel like a bit of a whirlwind. First comes the mad rush of getting school uniform, and then comes the task of grabbing all the stationery essentials needed for the new term.
While you might usually pop into town for your back-to-school essentials, there are so many amazing choices to look out for online.
Not only is there a huge variety of back-to-school stationery, rucksacks, pencil cases and more available, but you can also order it all straight to your door while potentially saving money. Win, win, win.
Whether your kids need scientific calculators, art supplies or THE coolest pencil case in the school, we've rounded up the best back-to-school essentials to get you started.
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Of course, maybe one of the most plastic essentials that you'll find on a back-to-school shopping list is some affordable wirebound notebooks - for all those notes they're going to be taking!
This geometry set is perfect for all their maths needs, featuring two drawing compasses, a protractor, set squares, eraser and more.
If your child has chosen art as an option or really excels in those classes, pick up this huge pencil set to help further progress their skills.
Keep school work organised with this 10 pack of folders, great for projects or revision.
Your child's going to need a backpack to keep them company throughout the school year - and one of the biggest opportunities for them to flex their style whilst at school.
Vans is a timeless brand, so you really can't go wrong with this classic black backpack.
These cute notepads come in a variety of colours, perfect for expressing your child's personality.
Of course, your children are going to need a scientific calculator if they're making their way into secondary school for all the maths problems they're going to be solving.
These folders are great for projects as they keep everything nice and secure. Now they'll never be able to use the excuse, "I've lost my homework".
This simple leather pencil case will suit a variety of tastes; it's hard-wearing and high quality.
If you're looking for a different colour range in your highlighters then these are a great buy. I love that they come in really pretty pastels and they glide super easily on paper. I was so pleased to find that they don't smudge which is a huge pet peeve when it comes to pens and highlighters. Overall, these are long-lasting and great to use.
These pens are a real all-rounder. Not only do they come in a variety of amazing, vibrant colours but they're also super easy to use thanks to the way they are shaped. The one thing we all dread with pens is smudging and I was a little sceptical at first as to whether these would budge on paper. After doing the smudge test, I can confirm that these pens are completely smudge proof having dried instantly after writing. They are perfect for kids and older ones as they are so versatile.
Jade Moscrop is the Commercial Content Editor for Closer, specialising in lifestyle topics. When she’s not writing about affordable homeware, beauty products and gym leggings, she can usually be found a hot girl walk, buying houseplants or listening to female-fronted rock bands.