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As the summer draws to a close, it’s not uncommon for kids to feel a little bittersweet about the end of carefree days. But as they head back to school, it’s on us to make sure that the transition is a fun and exciting one, and to set them up for a successful year ahead.
How do you do that? Well, some really cute school supplies are a great way to start! And Walmart is well-stocked with adorable options that you and your little ones won’t be able to resist.
From notebooks and folders to binders and pencil pouches, Walmart’s huge selection of cute back-to-school essentials will give your kiddo lots of reasons to want to head back to the classroom. Even better, you can shop ’em all online or in the Walmart app from wherever you are — so you don’t have to spare a second of fleeting summer fun. Get the goods shipped to your door in as little as two days, or buy online and pick up in-store to get them even quicker.
Aside from the sheer convenience, this year’s back-to-school shop at Walmart is really impressive, especially when it comes to the cute stuff. There are tons of affordable supplies featuring kids’ favorite characters, and Walmart’s in-house brand, Pen+Gear, really hit it out of the park too. In fact, I had a super tough time whittling down this list because everything they have to offer is just so cute — but I did my best, so let’s check them out!
10 Adorable School Supplies That Make Back-to-School Better
Pen+Gear Standing Silicone Pencil Pouch, Gray Cat
This stand-up pencil pouch is the purr-fect place (sorry, couldn’t resist) for them to stash their pencils, pens, markers, highlighters and the like. Made of a soft silicone, it’s adorable and durable, too.
Price: $6.88
Five Star Hearts Notebook, 1 Subject, Wide-Ruled
Who says notebooks have to be boring? This cute, one-subject notebook is covered in colorful doodle hearts that’ll bring a smile to their face every time they open it up. Filled with 80 sheets of wide-ruled paper, it’s a great choice for younger kids, in particular. It also has extra-durable covers and convenient pockets inside to stash class handouts.
Price: $3.27
Pen+Gear 1-Inch 3-Ring Flexi Binder, Sushi Pattern
This one might make it tough to wait for lunchtime, but this sushi-inspired binder is just too cute! Dotted with chopsticks, sushi rolls, unagi and little dollops of wasabi, it offers a fun and colorful way to keep class notes together. Plus, it’s a flexi-binder, so it’s lightweight and easy to carry around.
Price: $4.97
Barbie Binder Pencil Pouch
Young Barbie fans will be delighted by this pretty-in-pink pencil pouch that fits right inside their binder. They can stash pencils, crayons, craft scissors and other small necessities for safekeeping behind the plastic zipper.
Price: $1.97, $6.48
Pen + Gear Furry Ice Cream Twin Wire Journal
This adorable notebook is sure to be the cherry on top of their back-to-school haul thanks to its furry cover. With three scoops and a rainbow of vibrant colors, it’s just as fun to touch as it is to look at! They can use it to jot down class notes, as a daily journal or for keeping track of homework reminders and upcoming projects.
Price: $6.38, $10.25
Pen + Gear Dinosaur Pencil Pouch
Dino fans will love this cute pencil pouch covered in T-Rexs, pterodactyls, brontosauruses, stegosauruses and a bunch of other -sauruses that I can’t name — but I bet your little one can! It’s big enough to stash all of their writing utensils and small necessities, but still compact and durable enough to toss in their backpack for easy portability.
Price: $11.66
Squishmallows 2-Pocket Folder
Is there anything cuter than Squishmallows? Even if they can’t bring their favorite squishable to school with them, they can still have this cute and colorful folder by their side. Covered in dozens of popular Squishmallow creatures, it offers two pockets inside and fits perfectly into a 3-ring binder as well.
Price: $6.64
Pen+Gear 2-Inch 3-Ring Fashion Zipper Binder, Strawberries
Not only is this strawberry binder adorably sweet, it also offers a secure place for your child to organize class notes and important handouts within its three sturdy rings. The inside cover also features a zippered pocket for pens and highlighters, and the entire binder zips closed to keep everything safe inside.
Price: $12.47
Pen + Gear Bound Journal, Next Level
Little gamers will love this retro-inspired notebook with 160 pages for taking notes and tracking class reminders. If you’ve shown them your own nostalgic gamer roots, the Gameboy-shaped journal will be instantly recognizable, and the inspiring “Next Level” message on the cover will take on new meaning as they kick off a fresh school year.
Price: $7.47
Pen+Gear Unicorn Binder Pouch
Fluffy, fantastical and functional. That’s the trifecta of perfection you’ll find in this incredibly cute pencil pouch. Soft to the touch, but reinforced with durable grommets to place inside a 3-ring binder, this zipped pouch will keep all of their little supplies safe in one spot. It even has a soft and shimmery unicorn horn and colorful pom-pom “mane” — the attention to adorable details is really unmatched!
Price: $9.75
Find more adorable (and affordable) school supplies in the back-to-school shop at Walmart.com.
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