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1. A comfy memory foam pillow to give their neck and back the reprieve they deserve while they're studying or learning in bed or on the couch.
2. Tiny, adorable, and helpful animal cable bites that can bring a smidge of extra excitement to their workspace and protect the part of their charger cables that gets beat up the most with regular use.
3. An eye mask to encourage midday power naps or a moment to simply rest their eyes. It's designed to address migraine and tension headaches, sinus pain, and eyestrain discomfort (take that, excess screentime💪🏿).
4. Monkey Noodles! These'll be perf for fidgety students (kids and adults alike) who'll forever need help focusing while listening to a lecture.
5. A scissor-skills activity kit to help younger kids practice using scissors in a safe, fun way. This way, they don't have to skip the virtual arts and crafts portion of the class when you can't supervise them. It'll totally make the ~cut~ for anyone home with young children who are still learning the basics.
6. Kids' blue-light-blocking glasses so eye fatigue is less likely to happen due to increased screen time. They're meant to reduce eye strain and the headaches that can come along with it.
7. And! Blue-light-blocking glasses for adults because if younger eyes get fatigued, then what do you think can happen to the eyes with more miles on 'em? Treat a grown student to some extra eye love, please. These glasses aren't just pretty; they're also Rx-able, scratch-resistant, antiglare, and 100% UV-resistant.
8. A gel memory foam cushion to soften the blow that is sitting in a chair for hours on end trying to learn. Their tailbone will def thank them for this plush gift.
9. Virtual learning doorknob signs for students who want everyone else in their house to respect their space and keep quiet when they're busy with lectures, group work, or whatever else they need to get done.
10. A kids' desk and chair set compact enough to sit anywhere in the house which'll be a winner for kids who get bored being in the same spot every day (or who just want to be closer to you 😘).
11. Or, a smart cubby that'll turn any table surface into a cool kiddie cubicle so younger students can get have a fun workspace even if they don't have a traditional desk.
12. The ULTIMATE laptop desk tray — I own it and I can promise that any student who works from bed (listen, sometimes it's like that) will enjoy every single feature. I don't know where my back and neck would be without it.
13. Erasable Crayola highlighters to make note-taking an extra fun, pretty, and mistake-proof experience.
14. A science-themed eyeshadow palette called "Sodium Fine" (get it?! 🤣🧪🔬) so they can have a lil' extra fun getting ready in the morning whether they're ~experimenting~ with bold colors or just doing a quick, soft glam beat for the video call.
15. A graphic hoodie to remind them what a superhero they are — and to give 'em something to stay comfy in while they're in class.
16. Contact chalk paper — for the students who hate just sitting and staring at a screen and prefer hands-on activity. This will allow them to do a ton of dif things like math problems, practicing letters, and even doodle breaks.
17. Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint for adult students who still need an extra push getting to those early a.m. classes (virtual or not 🥴). Glossier won't be an alarm clock *but* it'll at least help 'em achieve a light beat with minutes to spare in the morning.
18. A mini waffle maker to get their school day started with love in the form of a warm, heart-shaped waffle. You know what they say about the importance of a balanced breakfast and all that jazz.
19. And! A rapid egg cooker that'll make a week's worth of eggs so they always have something ready to eat in the mornings before school.
20. A reusable notebook so students don't have to rotate a bunch of different ones. With this, they'll be able to jot stuff down, transfer the notes to the cloud with an app, and then wipe it all away with a cloth to start over fresh. Easy peasy. They won't need a new notebook for AWHILE and they'll get to organize all their handwritten notes in their preferred cloud.
21. A phone dock vase that'll prop a student's phone up and help them keep it powered up thanks to the cord opening on the lower front of the dock.
22. A book for folks who get sick of reading just for assignments and want to do it for enjoyment. Let 'em read themselves into a world that gives them a break from their own. Also, if you scoop titles from Bookshop, then a percentage of your purchase will go towards helping local bookstores thrive in business.
23. Personalized animated backpacks that'll surely make any kid smile when they pull their school supplies out of it each day — especially if you grab one that matches whatever profession the kid is dreaming of being these days.
24. An insulated soundproofing strip that easily sticks to the outer rims of your door so students won't have to deal with a loud house disturbing their virtual classroom.
25. A mini-water bottle for smaller students that says, "I Am Magical" because sweet, affirmative reminders will always be a good thing to keep around their workspace as they take on new challenges in their curriculum.
26. A splurge-worthy office chair — because the need for good back support and wanting to virtually learn in style will never conflict with each other thanks to this beautiful design. There's def a glam college student out there who'd agree that they DESERVE.
27. Wiggle hoop earrings for older students who'll always respect the Silly Bandz reign and still want parts of the fun somehow because: nostalgia. Your virtual class look is about to be all squiggly-quirky-cool and everyone else is just going to have to sit back and take notes. ✍️🤷🏿♀️
28. A Baby Yoda Chia Pet to give them something infinitely adorable sitting on their desk. Also, if a show-and-tell goes down on the Zoom? They'll win that hands down because The Force said so. And sure, it's no competition but when you have a growing Baby Yoda... isn't it?
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