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Making Your School Shopping Experience Easier

My mission is simple. I am a teacher at a middle school for over 25 years and I am a dad of two daughters. Websites will tell you what the best of everything is, but what about an honest opinion from someone who sees what's popular from a first-hand experience. This back-to-school season, students are buzzing about the latest must-have items that blend style, tech, and functionality. From trendy water bottles that keep hydration on point, to fashion-forward backpacks and eco-friendly lunchboxes, this year’s essentials are all about combining flair with purpose. School Life Essentials is the website I created to link you to popular products that I like and that make checking off your school-needs checklist easy.

School Life Essentials

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A collection of office and school supplies is neatly arranged on a bright yellow background. The items include a pair of eyeglasses, a calculator, two blocks of sticky notes in pastel colors, a smartphone displaying a list, two pencils, a pen, a white and red correction pen, and a small pencil sharpener with a colorful design.
A collection of office and school supplies is neatly arranged on a bright yellow background. The items include a pair of eyeglasses, a calculator, two blocks of sticky notes in pastel colors, a smartphone displaying a list, two pencils, a pen, a white and red correction pen, and a small pencil sharpener with a colorful design.
A variety of stationery items arranged on a surface, including a spiral notebook with graph paper, a wooden ruler, a protractor, a mechanical pencil, colored pencils, a yellow highlighter, a pen, an eraser, and a small box. The colors are vibrant and the items are neatly organized.
A variety of stationery items arranged on a surface, including a spiral notebook with graph paper, a wooden ruler, a protractor, a mechanical pencil, colored pencils, a yellow highlighter, a pen, an eraser, and a small box. The colors are vibrant and the items are neatly organized.
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School Shopping Essentials

Find what you need for a successful academic year, from basic supplies to the latest and coolest trendy items for back to school.

Top Backpacks for Students of all Grades

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A yellow backpack sitting on top of a table

Hydration Essentials

Popular Basics
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green and yellow scissors on white graphing paper
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A walk in closet with a desk and shelves

Dorm Room Essentials

Moving into a college dorm is an exciting milestone—your first real taste of independence, late-night study sessions, and making your space truly your own. But before you start hanging up string lights and posters, it’s important to make sure you’re stocked with the essentials.

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a close up of a pair of headphones next to a laptop
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well-lit room

Storage Needs

Technology

Accessories and Appliances

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