Home Home Office Forget boring back-to-school gear — I found 12 fun supplies from $6 you’ll want to show off Deals By Sarah Chaney Published 7 July 2026 Add a little whimsy to your school supplies this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works . (Image credit: Rocketbook, Time Timer, Bilious / Edited by Gemini) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter School supplies are necessary, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring. Instead of choosing a dull plastic pencil case, standard one-shade spiral notebooks, and plain old square sticky notes, choose whimsy. Opt for a canvas pencil pouch with a beautiful design, a smart, reusable journal that could last you all four years of college, and cute animal-themed sticky notes that’ll make you smile every time you see them. It’s impossible to spruce up all of your school supplies. Some supplies have to stay boring, like lined notebook paper, glue sticks or other art supplies, and solid-colored notebooks requested by some teachers. But you can start your year off on the right foot by jazzing up the supplies you do have creative control over. Scroll on to see 12 of my favorite playful versions of traditional school supplies. 13% OFF Mr. Pen Pencil Pouch (Boho) $5.95 $6.85 shop now Molain Cartoon Animal Sticky Notes (6 Designs) $7.98 shop now GameXcel Plant-Shaped Paper Clips (Pack of 80) $9.97 shop now ZAKVOOR Charger Protectors (Pack of 15) $9.99 shop now Forvencer Undated Weekly Planner (Brown Leaf) $9.99 shop now 10% OFF PILOT FriXion Erasable Refillable Gel Pens $16.70 $18.59 shop now Bilious 64GB Dual USB Flash Drive (Blue) $18.99 shop now TIME TIMER 60-Minute Visual Timer (Fern Green) $19.95 shop now Rocketbook Hybrid Planner & Notebook $29.99 shop now Volher Laptop Backpack (15.6-Inch, Leaf) $39.99 shop now 25% OFF ProtoArc Foldable Keyboard and Mouse $59.99 $79.99 shop now 7% OFF Life360 FineTrack Air Tracker Tags (Pack of 4) $78.23 $83.99 shop now Follow Tom’s Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Tom’s Guide: Direct to Your Inbox Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Sarah Chaney Sarah Chaney is a freelance tech writer with 4 years of experience across multiple outlets, including How-To Geek, MakeUseOf, SlashGear, Laptop Mag, and of course, Tom’s Guide. She loves reviewing the latest gadgets, from inventive robot vacuums to new laptops, wearables, and anything PC-related. When she’s not writing, she’s probably playing a video game, exploring the outdoors, or listening to her current favorite song or album on repeat. View More You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout Read more Tech These 15 back-to-school tech essentials will get you classroom ready — starting at just $12 Sales Events Prime Day back to school deals — up to 50% off laptops, apparel and more Home 15 fun ideas to keep the kids entertained all summer long — toys, crafts, games and more, from $9 Home I found 12 gifts under $50 that grads will actually use Sales Events Heading on vacation? Here are 12 beachwear essentials to pack this summer – all under $50 Laptops 9 laptop accessories under $50 I’d buy with my own money right now Latest in Home Office Home Office 6 FlexiSpot standing desks to improve your productivity and wellbeing Home Office I’ve tested dozens of office chairs but this one is the comfiest by far — and it’s finally on sale for Prime Day H
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