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Back to School Shopping 2022

Back to school prep starts here! Make this year one for the books with the best back-to-school supplies and essentials for kids of all ages. Discover everything they’ll need, from the coolest new backpacks to trending tech gadgets to dorm room essentials, and so much more. Need a little inspiration? Read on for some of our A+ picks to make their return to class epic.

Backpacks for School and Office

First day? It’s in the bag. Discover their new favourite backpack for school from our top brands, like Wonder Co., Fjällräven, TOPO Designs, and more. Send littles back in style with packs from our exclusive Wonder Co. X Crocodile Creek collection, featuring fun characters and prints they’ll love. Office-friendly backpacks? We’ve got those too. Find packs that are equal parts stylish and functional from Rains, Baggu, Herschel Supply Co., and more.

Litterless Lunch Essentials

Your back-to-school shopping isn’t complete without some fresh, new kids’ lunch containers—but make them litterless! Unbox the yum with our latest and greatest from Yumbox—these BPA-free containers are fitted with several compartments for snacks, mains, and dips, making litterless lunch a breeze.

School Supplies

Don’t forget your list of school supplies! Stay on point with notebooks, pens, markers, erasers, and the list goes on. Looking for a new case for those freshly sharpened pencil crayons? Browse our edit of sturdy pouch pencil cases for school from Wonder Co., available in a variety of fun prints, like skateboards, daisies, video game controllers—take your pick!

Agendas and Planners

Making the grade requires attention to detail, organization, and of course, planning. Stay on top of assignments, homework, after-school activities, and more with our edit of student planners and agendas. Opt for a simple, undated planner by Nóta, exclusively at Indigo, or go bold with a strawberry-printed agenda from ban.do.

Home Office

When was the last time you gave your WFH setup a refresh? Discover our best home office essentials that work as hard as you do, from ergonomic office furniture to sleek notebooks, and everything in between.

Dorm Shop

Off to college or university? Own campus-life with our top dorm picks: bedding, mini appliances, dry erase boards, coffee makers, and yes, even coffee!

Teachers’ Choice

Get a head start on learning with our educator-approved book lists, featuring everything from read-aloud picture books for classroom storytime to literary classics guaranteed to be on the syllabus.

Back-to-School Tech

Wireless chargers, tablet stands, earbud cases, cable ties. Explore our edit of cool tech gadgets they’ll love and use all year long.

Shop by Grade

If you’re short on time and looking to tackle everything on your back-to-school shopping list in one go, shop our edit by grade. Explore our back-to-school checklists for kids of all ages and stages, from pre-school to college and university.