With summer still in full swing, the last thing anyone may want to think about is going back to school. But, classes will begin before you know it! It’s important to make sure your kids have everything they need to set them up for success.
This year, parents of K-12 students can expect to find deals on notebooks, pencils and supplies of all kinds. Stock up and save on back-to-school essentials on a budget with these great deals. We’re also seeing discounts on Chromebooks, MacBooks and dorm furniture such as desks for college students!
Some retailers, including Walmart, Target, Staples and Office Depot/Office Max offer a super convenient feature that displays your student’s supply list right from their websites. Simply enter your zip code and pick your student’s school and grade, and the needed items will appear! (Note that some schools may not have loaded their supply lists yet.)
We will add to this list as more deals and sales become available. These deals could change at any time! Remember to comparison shop to ensure you’re getting the very best deal.
Save with these deals on school essentials
Folders for 15 cents at Target
You’ll also find glue sticks and crayons from 25 cents, pencils from 39 cents, erasers from 49 cents and more.
Washable clear school glue for 25 cents at Amazon
Amazon has school supplies such as glue and glue sticks for just 25 cents, as well as folders for 49 cents.
Notebooks for 35 cents at Staples
Staples has deals on tons of school supplies. You’ll find notebooks for 35 cents, pencils for 50 cents and folders for 50 cents.
School supplies from 35 cents at Lidl
Low-cost grocer Lidl will have limited quantities of school supplies such as composition books, pencils and more!
Dorm room essentials from $5.99 at Aldi
Aldi’s middle aisle has all kinds of treasures, including items perfect for a dorm room! Stock up on storage, bedding and more.
Pen + Gear notebooks from 45 cents at Walmart
$1 school supplies at Dollar General
Stock up on deals such as filler paper, crayons and more for just $1.
Chromebooks from $139
Chromebooks are a great, affordable solution for schoolwork!
Apple MacBook Air 13.3-inch laptop M1 Chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage for $649
Save $50! Alternatively, you can get the 2022 MacBook Air 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD storage with M2 chip for $899 or the Apple 2024 MacBook Air laptop with M3 chip: 13.6-inch 8GB unified memory, 256GB SSD storage on sale for $999, a savings of $100.
Backpacks for $5 at Five Below
Five Below has a variety of backpacks in almost every color you could imagine! Shipping adds just $7.95 on all online orders. If you want a comfortable backpack for your child that should last a long time, consider a travel backpack, and if the weight of the backpack is a concern, you may want to opt for a rolling backpack.
6-month FREE trial of Amazon Prime for students, then save 50%
This is a great offer for college students that need to rent textbooks and have supplies delivered. With this deal, you’ll get a 6-month free trial and 50% off the cost of a Prime membership thereafter. With Amazon Prime, you get free delivery, unlimited streaming of thousands of movies and TV shows with Prime Video, exclusive deals and promotions just for students and more.
Dorm bedding & bath from $14.99 at Big Lots
You’ll also find dorm furniture from $19.99 and storage from $5.59.
Calculators for $1.25 at Dollar Tree
Dollar Tree offers bargain prices on calculators, as well as other school supplies! Remember to comparison shop to ensure you’re getting the best deal.
Epson EcoTank all-in-one printer for $200
This printer’s ink will last a very long time! See more details here.
Prescription glasses from $7 at Zenni
If your student needs new glasses, you can’t beat the deals at Zenni!
Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE color graphing calculator for $100 at Amazon
Save $50! Currently, this is the best deal we have found on the Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE color graphing calculator in the black color, but this could change at any time.