Our Favorite Back to School Supplies for Parents and Students
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the wealth of options at back-to-school time. Which school supplies should you get? Which ones are the best?
But don’t stress! We’ve gone to the experts here at Staples®, the people who choose what to put on shelves and stock online, to get insider picks for the must-have items this fall. Here are some of their favorite products (Items are available online and in store unless otherwise noted.):
“Small and portable, the Expo Learning Board can be used in school or in the home. It features penmanship lines for practicing writing, spelling and math, and a blank side for drawing.”
– Elizabeth Terchunian, Product Specialist
“I love anything from our Teen Vogue collection, especially the notebooks and composition books. The exclusive-to-Staples prints range from sweet to sassy and are a must-have to go back-to-school in style. And at $2 for the notebooks and comp books, you won’t break the bank doing it.”
– Robyn Ryan, Senior Category Merchant
“I am very excited about the line of Bic® Kids writing products! Finally, a line of pens, pencils and a stylus that are ergonomically designed specifically for young hands to help them learn the basic skills writing. They work well for both left-handed and right-handed children.”
– Dennis Agresti, Senior Category Merchant
“My go-to notebook is the one-subject Sustainable Earth by Staples® Wirebound Notebook. I like the clean design and feel, and performance of the paper. It’s made from 80 percent sugar-cane waste, so it has a reduced environmental impact compared with some other notebooks, and it can still be recycled once you’re done with it.” (Available online only)
– Jake Swenson, Director, Sustainable Products & Services
“Looking for ways to generate awareness among other students for your club or sport? Leverage our postcards or brochures to provide your classmates with the details of your club or upcoming game! You can print your own designs or choose from thousands of templates.”
– Kathleen Berner, Director, Category Marketing
“I love WallPops! Dry-Erase Peel & Stick Weekly Dots. They’re a stylish way to stay on top of a busy fall schedule with the flexibility to modify as quickly as plans can change.” (Available in store only)
– Rachel Kourey, Associate Category Merchant
“The Staples® Easy2Go Parsons Desk is perfect for any student. It’s affordable, easy to assemble and the right size for any bedroom or dorm. It will make doing homework more fun!”
– Brittany Sestokas, Product Specialist
“We have a beautiful version of the graphing calculator from Texas Instruments — it’s so cool. It is the TI 84+ Silver Edition C. The silver color is unique to Staples. This model has a 320x240 color display, 3.5 MB of ROM, 21 KB of RAM and comes with a rechargeable battery.”
– Sara Minor, Senior Category Merchant
“The sleek HP 14" Chromebook notebook computer is a great buy for students going back to school in 2014. Lightweight but powerful, it can handle any project thrown its way.”
– John Kelly, Project Manager, Category Marketing
“I’m a fan of the Staples Roncer Mesh Back Task Chair in blue. It’s comfortable, fun, comes in two great colors and it’s at a great price point that fits a student’s work space.”
– David LeClair, Senior Category Merchant
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