School is only a month away, so it’s time to start preparing. Every student and teacher needs basic school supplies, but they don’t have to look “basic.” Add some personality to your school supplies with these hot picks.
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Tired of people “borrowing” your pencils? Put your name or a personal message on them! That way, people will remember to return the pencils once they’re done using them. The colorful #2 pencils can be used for standardized tests or everyday use. Available in sets of 12 or 24, you’ll have enough pencils to last you for the school year and beyond. These writing utensils are sold at Lillian Vernon.
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It’s difficult for teachers to decorate their desk when there are papers piled everywhere, so consider giving your teacher a gift doesn’t take up much space. At Current Catalog, they offer a nifty personalized mouse pad for less than $15. It’s small and thin, so it adds a little pizazz to practicality. Think about it – as your teacher add your grades to the computer, he or she will look down at the mouse pad and think of your thoughtful gesture.
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Color coding is a great organization method. Educators can use these folders to distinguish between the different classes that they teach. Students can use them to separate classwork (such as math, science, and English) or semesters (spring, summer, and fall). Make filing easier and more fun with these cute polka dotted folders, sold at Current Catalog.
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Teachers can write notes to parents (or themselves) with this adorable school-themed note pad by Colorful Images. All note pads can be ordered alone or with matching return address labels and 50 blank, color-coordinated envelopes. Each set includes 144 self-adhesive, personalized labels. Right now, you can save $1.00 each when you purchase two or more note pad sets, and you can save another dollar when you purchase two or more address label sets.
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Folders shouldn’t be the only thing that helps you organize your things. This backpack has pockets for everything that you need. As you’re running to the bus stop, listen to your favorite music without dropping your device with an easy-access MP3 player pocket that has a zipper-stop headphone port. Instead of fumbling through a typical bag or pant pocket to respond to your friend’s text, you can easily find it in the special cell phone pocket. Adjustable bottom and side compression straps secure heavy loads and additional gear, so you can load up your textbooks during midterms and finals week. Learn more about all of the pockets and perks of this bag through TravelBagsMall.com, an Unbeatable Sale brand.
