For many students in the Bay Area and those in college, the school year starts before Labor Day. For those of you who have shopped early for school supplies – we applaud you. For those of you who have yet to start – you got this. Here are some essentials in addition to the school supply list you can pick up for the new school year – from quirky gifts to fun educational toys!
Here are some items to add onto your back-to-school shopping list:
1. Philips Screeneo U4
2. LumiCharge Premium LED Desk Lamp
Illuminate your school life! Not only is this a functional LED desk lamp, but it’s also a universal charging dock and can be adjusted for optimal directional lighting, making this an all-in-one workstation.
3. AirCandy Inflatable Chair
Vamp up the classroom or dorm room and quickly add more seating with these glittery inflatable chairs. Easy to transport, pack up, and set up, this inflatable chair makes upgrading any space a breeze! These are JUMBO, 100% waterproof chairs. They’re comfortable like a bean bag, yet strong enough to hold a 250 LB person.
4. MyWish4U Lunch Notes & Mabel’s Labels
Stay connected with your kids with lunch notes full of funny riddles and fun facts during lunchtime. It’s an easy way to let them know they are loved and thought about even when they are at school. Be sure to label all their water bottles and food containers with Mabel’s Labels and their new personalized bottle bands too!
5. The Dearest Grey Bento Box
The Dearest Grey reusable Bento Boxes are made with 100% Food Grade Silicone and are free of BPA, PVC & Phthalates. They are also drop-proof, meaning if dropped they will not break, crack, or rip!
6. Simbi Swim Scrunchies
Made from quick-drying material, each Swimbi Scrunchie’s surface produces less friction on damp or wet hair by design. Crafted to be the same size as a hair-tie bracelet, Swimbi Scrunchies will not bend, break, rip, or crease hair. An essential accessory for long hair, keeping hair in place for sports, hitting the showers, or styling that perfect messy bun! Every Simbi sold provides Clean Water & Sustainable Jobs in Haiti.
7. ARpedia Science Lab
Kids Judge BETT winner of the 2022 global educational technology conference, ARpedia incorporates augmented reality (AR) technology to bring science to life! ARpedia digital content is designed to supplement book contents, providing additional information, and interactive experiments for kids.
8. Discount School Supply
Hop onto the Discount School Supply site for all your school supply needs! Besides the necessities, they also offer tons of educational tools and games for early math skills in the classroom or homeschool setting, such as the Excellerations® Sustainably Harvested Rubberwood Peg Number Boards and My USA Interactive map, which has this mama singing the national anthem 5 times a day.
9. Planet Zoo: Conservation Pack
A great game to supplement science class – Planet Zoo: Conservation Pack invites players to discover five unique endangered animals from across the globe, and explore how their zoos can help them thrive. Budding conservationists must put their skills to the test as they work to protect endangered species against the clock.
10. Flexispot Ergonomic Furniture
Work, study, and play at home IN STYLE! Flexispot has a wide variety of standing desks, bike chairs, and even gaming furniture to spruce up the study or dorm room!
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