This year, the back to school shopping list may have a few changes.


Kids will typically be in masks and properly distanced from one another, and they’ll also need more of their own personal supplies than ever before because communal school supplies can spread germs. You might need fewer notebooks and composition books and extra hand sanitizer, or you might consider replacing your kid's lunchbox to allow it to be cleaned thoroughly every night. Now, basic things like pencils, markers and glue may have to be kept separate and personal while kids are in school. We recommend investing in a sturdy supply bag and labeling everything.


If you're one of those people who likes to check off the list of back to school supplies early, here's what you might want to splurge on to help start the school year out right—and safely.


1. Masks & Mask Accessories


Since the COVID-19 vaccine is still being tested in children, face masks remain an essential part of preventing the spread of the coronavirus -- especially the new variants. Here are some of the best masks and mask accessories for exercising and studying at school.


Children's medical surgical masks

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Children's KN95 masks

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Children's mask holders

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Children's mask keepers

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2. Hand Sanitizer and Alcohol Wipes


Two must-haves for school in 2021: face coverings and hand sanitizer. Make sure you always have a hand sanitizer or a pack of alcohol wipes in your backpack to disinfect your hands when needed.


Hand sanitizer, 60ml * 6 bottles

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75% alcohol wipes, 10 pieces * 10 packs

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Portable hand sanitizer holder

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3. Water Bottle


Nearly everyone we spoke to stressed the importance of having your own water bottle at school to help prevent spreading germs.


Thermos children's insulation bottle

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Tiger Children's portable bottle

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Simple Modern Children's portable bottle

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4. Lunch Box & Lunch Bag


Make school lunch even safer by sticking with lunch boxes that are super-easy to clean daily, like bento-style boxes that just get tossed in the dishwasher. You can also get a lunch bag to carry the lunch box.


Frozen Children's lunch box

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Lunch box & lunch bag set

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Insulation lunch box set

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5. Backpack


Even if classrooms are still virtual this year, a new backpack can make things feel a little more normal, plus it gives students a place to store all their school supplies.


Kindergarten backpack

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Forever Cultivate backpack

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Fjallraven backpack

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6. Cool Pencil Cases


Skip the basic pencil case and let your kid carry a cool pencil case to hold their writing instruments.


Panda plush pencil case

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Disney pencil box

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Silicone animal pencil case

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7. Colorful Gel Pens & Highlighters for Note-taking


Gel pens are better than regular pens, it’s true. They glide more smoothly and are less likely to smudge, which is essential for fast scribblers. Colorful gel pens and highlighters are great for separating out key facts in your notes.


6 - 13 colors gel pen set

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24 colors gel pen set

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Washable colorful gel pen set

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Deli highlighters

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Fruit highlighters

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Disney washable highlighters

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8. Liquid Paper & Correction Tape


Everybody makes mistakes, everybody has those days. So, be prepared and stock up with liquid paper or correction tape.


Uni correction pen

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Animal correction tape

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Panda correction tape

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9. Sticky Notes & Bookmarks


Make all your notes and study guides entertaining with these cute sticky notes. Together with the lovely bookmarks, reading and studying become easier!


Creative cartoon sticky notes

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Colorful note sticker

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Transparent note sticker

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3D animal bookmark

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DIY paper bookmark

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3D table lamp bookmark

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10. Rewards & Incentives


We also selected some nice rewards and incentives items for teachers. Reward your students for a job well done or start a class incentive program. We have stamp chops, reward tokens, certificates and more.


English teacher stamp chops

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Reward tokens

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English certificates

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11. Music & Educational Videos


Music and videos are fantastic tools to use in the classroom. Your students will be proud when they can sing along with a song and understand what they are saying. Change up a boring lesson plan with some music. The teaching possibilities are endless.


The Ultimate Early learning Collection

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Walt Disney Records Children's Favorite Songs

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12. A Whiteboard that Works for Your Schedule and Class


Whether you are learning or teaching, it’s important to keep track of all the due dates of your big assignments. That’s why a whiteboard calendar can be a huge help.


Soft whiteboard sticker calendar

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Magnetic whiteboard sticker

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Removable whiteboard

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