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    31 Things From Target That'll Help Parents Finish Their Back-To-School Shopping

    Getting your kids to school is the hard part, buying the right supplies shouldn't be.

    1. A Star Wars: The Mandalorian Baby Yoda backpack, because cool, carrying all their stuff to school, your kid must look. Bonus: It also lights up.

    2. A leakproof bento box to keep even the pickiest kid (you know, the one who insists their foods never touch each other) happy at lunchtime.

    blue bento lunch box with sandwich and and other foods in separate compartments

    3. A 14-oz Camelbak water bottle that can keep your kiddos hydrated and withstand getting banged up and dropped every day (as it inevitably will).

    green plastic camelback water bottle with dino design and blue straw

    4. A set of three Wonder Woman face masks so they can look extra super while staying safe.

    three different colored Wonder Woman cloth face masks

    5. A set of Bic pens in a variety of hues to make note-taking more fun and bright, even if the subject itself isn't so colorful.

    12 bic pens in an array of rainbow colors

    6. A box of washable Crayola crayons, so that your kids can feel creative whenever and wherever the urge may strike...without potentially ruining their clothes or the walls.

    Box of 24 washable Crayola crayons

    7. A pack of mini highlighters that are easy to toss in a backpack or pencil case —wherever they need to go.

    10 different colored mini highilghters

    8. A Thermos insulated food jar so they can enjoy a warm lunch sometimes, instead of the standard cold sandwich.

    Teal thermos with unicorn design and flip lid, foldable plastic spoon inside the lid

    9. A set of five spiral-bound notebooks they can color-code and use for five different classes, so they're not grabbing the wrong notebook for the wrong subject.

    five different colored spiral notebooks

    10. A pair of kid-sized headphones so you're not subjected to whatever song your kids are currently playing on repeat, every hour of every day.

    kid wearing purple and gray headphones

    11. A magnetic dry-erase board to remind kids when they have homework deadlines, extracurricular activities, or chores they have *conveniently* forgetten to do.

    dry erase white board on a wall with magnets

    12. A scientific calculator so your kids can double-check their (and your) math.

    black and gray Texas Instruments calculator

    13. A set of six cat pens that are the purr-fect writing instrument for doodling, note-taking, or homework assignments. Each pen has two ink colors!

    six different pens with cat head tops

    14. A set of three document holders to hold important papers, so they don't end up crumpled up in the bottom of a backpack or drawer.

    three pastel colored document holders with snap closure

    15. An insulated dual-compartment lunch bag with plenty of room for drinks, food, snacks, and more. The zip-up compartment in the top makes maximum use of all the bag's space.

    lavender rectangular insulated lunch bag with dual compartments and food inside

    16. A sturdy pencil case so pens, pencils, and other small items have a secure, cute place to live, instead of being strewn all over the desk, floor, locker, or backpack bottom.

    blue rectangular pencil case with zipper closure

    17. A stackable storage bin to hold files, books, and other school items in an organized way, so they're easily accessible when you need them.

    white and pink stackable storage bins on top of each other next to a desk

    18. A mini office supply set that will come in handy whenever they need to staple, cut, or tape something quickly and don't feel like hunting all over the house (or in their backpack) for the right tool.

    pink mini office supply set with case, staplers, scissors, tape, pencil sharpener, staple remover

    19. A box of 100 Crayola colored pencils to let them draw whatever their imagination holds in vibrant colors.

    box of 100 Crayola colored pencils

    20. A six-pack of Post-it notes because sometimes you don't need a whole sheet of paper to jot down a reminder or task. They come in super-bright colors, so you won't be able to miss them on a desk or wall.

    desk with stacks of colorful post-it note pads and post-its on the wall

    21. A durable two-pocket plastic folder with prong fasteners to secure papers. Plus, it also has two pockets to hold additional notes, stickers, or miscellaneous items.

    pink two pocket plastic folder with prong fasteners holding papers inside

    22. A two-pack of scissors because they never seem to be able to find a pair of scissors when they need them — so it pays to have a spare.

    pack of 2 red scissors

    23. A set of mechanical pencils so they can write and rewrite notes without worrying about sharpening.

    six different colored mechanical pencils on a desk next to a notebook

    24. An HP Chromebook that is light, affordable, easy-to-use, and has an impressive battery life (up to 15 hours!) to keep up with all of their academic adventures.

    model with an HP Chromebook

    25. A gooseneck desk lamp so they have a bright place to finish up any homework they've left until the night before it's due.

    desk lamp with gray lampshade and base on a desk

    26. A D-ring binder that's a tried-and-true school classic — it's simple, sturdy, functional, and has clear interior pockets to hold handouts and forms.

    red D-ring binder

    27. A portable bottle of hand sanitizer because kids get grimy real fast — this will hold them over until they can properly wash their hands or take a bath.

    Dove lavender and chamomile hand sanitizer

    28. A round desktop organizer with four compartments so each school supply can have its own dedicated spot. Plus, it has a minimalist design that won't take up too much space on any already-cluttered desk.

    round acrylic desktop organizer with four compartments and gold tone handle

    29. A chalkboard calendar you can reuse every month, to stay on top of school activities and events without going through tons of paper.

    chalkboard calendar on a wall

    30. A set of floral file folders so pretty that your kids' schoolwork will always look good (even if their grades sometimes don't).

    three floral print file folders

    31. A marble journal with gold-foil details that they can carry with them to jot down thoughts, complaints, jokes, and maybe even some class notes.

    marble design notebook with gold foil

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