10 Fun school supplies to add to your list, We all know glue, No. 2 pencils and composition books are on back to school supply lists, but there are plenty of other gadgets, tools and just plain cool stuff that will help send your kids back to class with a little flair.
We rounded up 10 fun school supplies you won't find on most official lists, but that will definitely help make learning just a little more fun. Who wouldn't want to study in style?
Older students need to be able to transport computer files easily, and
these flash memory drives are both cool, secure and handy. Waterproof
and shock-resistant, they're perfect for storing music, photos, videos
and even homework.
At
swissknifeshop.com, $40
Carrying your pencils in a plain old box or bag just seems sad after
coming across the styles at coolpencilcase.com. (Of course, we should
have known there'd be a site with that name!) One of our faves: This
shoe-inspired pouch that zips to hold your pencils, pens and markers.
Lace up!
At
coolpencilcase.com, $23.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away -- and who wants to get sick during
school? This way-cool apple-shaped pad is perfect for jotting down
notes and reminders. And, if a little brown-nosing is in order, it'd
make a perfect gift for the teacher.
At
amazon.com, $4.25.
Sometimes, you just gotta rock -- even if it's during U.S. History
class. This set of six guitar pens will help kids keep the beat, even
while learning about the discovery of America.
At
amazon.com, $19.
Decorating a locker is a way kids show their personalities, and any
interior design divas will appreciate this brand's funky style tools.
Leopard, floral or plaid wallpaper? Flower magnets? Dry erase boards?
Even locker rugs and chandeliers? Oh, yes, please.
At
lockerlookz.com, prices range from $8 to $21.
If Junior's favorite subject is lunch, keep him motivated the rest of
the day with this incredibly fun erasers that look like a hot dog,
pizza, sandwich and bread. You can even take them apart and put them
back together again. Delicious.
At
coolpencilcase.com, $1.50 each.
Sending your child to school with a water bottle is becoming the norm --
all that time at gym, recess, running down the halls, playing games
will make your kid thirsty. This Hello Kitty style is cute and useful.
And how much do we love that?
At
mysigg.com, $21.99.
Plain yellow pencils are no fun at all. These No. 2 graphite pencils are
made using recycled newspaper and come in environmentally-friendly
scents including Cotton Candy, Cherry, Watermelon, Orange, Chocolate,
Tropical Fruit, Root Beer, Bubble Gum, Very Berry, Grape, Popcorn and
Cinnamon. Yum!
At
seejanework.com, $15 for set of 10.
So, your kids probably don't know what a cassette tape is (yes, we are
very, very old), but this is, like, totally the coolest tape dispenser
we've ever seen. And encouraging your kids to go old school and learn
about that time so long, long ago -- the '80s - well, consider it the
day's history lesson.
At
cb2.com, $19.95.
Cute paper clips? You better believe it. These moustache-shaped clips
might not actually make it into our kids' backpacks. We might have to
steal them for ourselves.
At
spoonsisters.com, $5.95.
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