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9 Great Back-to-School Products

Published September 1, 2020

By Elena Epstein

However the school year is starting off for your family, make it more fun with these back-to-school products: backpacks, lunch options, learning tools and sweet toys.

Pack a Unicorn: Bright and fun, the JOJOOKIDS Pink Unicorn Backpack features three easy-access compartments, two side pockets for water bottles and adjustable padded shoulder straps. Great for kindergarten and elementary school. $35, ages 3-15

DIY Sandwiches: Don’t pay a fortune for store-bought crustless sandwiches. Use your creativity and healthy ingredients to make fun lunches and snacks with the BWICHED Sandwich Cutter
and Sealer. $17.99, ages 3+

Telly Tells Time: Help your child learn to tell analog and digital time with Telly Jr. Teaching Time Clock. Includes learning and quiz modes. $27.99, ages 3+

Clever About Crushes: Help your child embrace and understand new feelings they’re experiencing with “Smart Girl’s Guide: Crushes.” Includes tips and quizzes, plus age-appropriate and honest advice on navigating crushes and ways girls can stay true to themselves. $12.99, ages 10+

Bring a Bear: Starting a new school year can be overwhelming. Kai Bears are sweet dreamers and perfect plush companions. $20-$40 depending on size

Lunch: Labeled: Create a fun lunch routine (even if distance learning) with these personalized peel-and-stick Washaway Lunch Box Notes. Labels disintegrate quickly in water, whether you wash the lunch box by hand or in the dishwasher. No soaking or scrubbing required. $17.99, ages 4+

Social-Distancing Stickers: These durable Classroom Lineup Floor Decals are non-slip stickers that offer a fun way to show students where to line up or sit. A great addition to any classroom or learning pod. Adheres to most floors, including low-pile carpet. Wipeable and removable. $18

Bring Happy Home: Start a new birthday tradition this year with this Happy the Birthday Bird plush and book set that teaches kids about overcoming challenges and following their dreams. Includes interactive memory pages. $39.99

Feel-Good Meals: Get the new school year off to a healthy start with the “Cauliflower Power” cookbook, filled with 75 recipes built around this versatile veggie packed with vitamin C. $19.95

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