50 Dollar-Store Finds for Back-to-School Shopping That Won't Break the Bank
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With back-to-school shopping lists getting longer (and more expensive) every year, it's time to opt for more budget-friendly alternatives. Shop all your school supply essentials right here at dollar-store prices. You and your wallet will thank us!
Crayola Mini Twistables Crayons
$2 BUY NOW
Crayola puts a twist on the classic crayon! That's right — with this new and improved twistable feature and plastic protection barrel, your crayons will always be sharpened and ready to use!
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Elmer's Liquid School Glue
$1 BUY NOW
Seal up your school checklist with a 4-ounce vessel of Elmer's glue. This product steal is safe for children, and it's nontoxic and washable — no wonder it's been a school essential for so long!
Classic Colors Washable Markers
$2 BUY NOW
It's not exactly a rare occurrence to find your little learners drawing on themselves rather than their coloring homework. Pick up a set of Crayola washable markers so you both can laugh it off and continue working away.
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Teaching Tree Classroom Wall Borders
$24 per case BUY NOW
No one likes to sit around in a boring, stark-white classroom! Teachers should highly consider this assortment of 14 decorating strips to add a fun flair to class. Receive 24 strips at $1 a piece — now that is borderline phenomenal!
Imagine Pencils Colored
$1 BUY NOW
Snag this 12-pack of pre-sharpened, rainbow-colored pencils so your student is ready to go for any coloring project or assignment that comes their way. The pencils feature thick, strong leads, so they won't easily break, but we do recommend picking up a pencil sharpener just in case!
Kleenex Facial Tissues With Lotion
$1 BUY NOW
Unfortunately, back-to-school season means germs galore! Stay sick-free with this 70-tissue box of Kleenex so your student is prepped for any and all ah-choo moments.
BIC Brite Liner Highlighter Chisel Tip
$2 BUY NOW
Ensure your student shines bright this school year with this awesome pack of highlighters by BIC! We simply want to highlight the fact that these super-bright, fluorescent-ink markers are a fundamental study tool for students of all ages!
Crayola Supertips Washable Markers
$2 BUY NOW
This school supply essential from Crayola is now equipped with a more chiseled tip, so your student can hone in on their attention to detail. Don't worry, they still have their same washable feature as well. Phew!
Sharpie Fine Permanent Markers
$3 BUY NOW
Students underestimate the usefulness of a Sharpie permanent marker. Buy up this pack of three basic colors so they can label all of their school supplies and be fully prepared when final project season comes along. Looking for more of a variety? Check out the full rainbow set of Sharpies!
Imagine Pink Erasers
$1 BUY NOW
Pencil erasers always seem to run out too fast! Stock up with this two-pack deal of pliable, pink erasers, so you can be mistake-free all school year long.
Master Lock Combination Lock
$4 BUY NOW
Ensure your student's personal belongings are safe and sound at all times in their school locker. Pick up this trusted combination lock so they learn about security as well as personal responsibility.
DG Office Clipboard
$3 BUY NOW
No more puncturing pencils through your homework when you don't have a hard surface to write on. Shop this convenient clipboard for field trips or those all-too-familiar, on-the-go, homework emergencies.
DG Office Calculator
$1 BUY NOW
Using your iPhone calculator during school hours just doesn't add up. Shop this dual-powered calculator to help out with simple calculations when you're in the phone-free zone.
1-Subject Wide-Ruled Notebook
$1 BUY NOW
Snag this one-subject notebook for a total bargain! Note the product comes in assorted colors, but ships based on availability, so you'll be in for a fun surprise when you receive it!
DG Office Standard Paper Clips
$1 BUY NOW
Hold it together this back-to-school season with these multicolored paper clips. They always come in handy when you want to keep your papers crisp, clean, and staple-free.
DG Office Mini Stapler With Staples
$1 BUY NOW
How cute is this purple mini office stapler?! Keep one at your homework station or in your backpack for on-the-go use.
DG Office Invisible Tape
$1 BUY NOW
Nix the gooey mess and opt for a clean and simple bond. Shop DG Office's extra-wide invisible tape to put together school projects or fix up ripped homework.
DG Office Index Cards
$1 BUY NOW
Whether you're working on a research project, speech, or presentation, these note cards will no doubt come in handy. We recommend picking up the pack of 12 to have a solid stock of study materials for the entire school year!
DG Office Manila File Folders
$2 each BUY NOW
Keep file cabinets nice and tidy with this set of basic manila file folders. Ten folders come in a pack, so you can archive old tests and homework from just about every subject.
Westcott Student Scissors
$2 BUY NOW
This pair of stainless steel scissors made the cut! Shop this 6-inch pair that features a blunt, pointed tip to ensure your student is in tip-top shape this semester.
Artskills Poster Markers — Classic
$2 BUY NOW
These dual-ended colored markers are a total bang for your buck! Each set of two markers actually comes with four different colors — one on each end.
Imagine #2 Yellow Pencils
$1 BUY NOW
No, pencils aren't obsolete in the classroom. Stock up now so your student isn't stuck without one during a standardized test — yes, they're still required!
Imagine Pencil Sharpener
$1 BUY NOW
Ensure your child stays on point and always has their pencils finely sharpened with this colored pencil sharpener. It features one large and one small sharpening hole and a transparent compartment, so they'll know when it's time to empty the garbage!
3M Neon Color Post-It Notes
$2 BUY NOW
Bigger is not always better! Check out these neon mini Post-it notes that are perfect for quick to-dos, reminders, and makeshift bookmarks.
Expo Dry Erase Marker Pack
$3 BUY NOW
Chalkboards are so '90s. Stock up on this two-pack of dry-erase markers that'll surely be put to good use when practicing math problems on the dry-erase board.
Inc ClipClick Black Pens
$1 BUY NOW
We love the easy glide of these clip-and-click pens! Pick up an eight-count of the black ink color for a silky-smooth, professional script.
Filler College-Ruled Notebook Paper
$1 BUY NOW
Stock up on college-ruled paper for written exams and homework. We recommend buying at least a few packages — you'd be surprised how much paper a student goes through in just one semester!
Roselle Construction Paper
$48 per pack BUY NOW
You can't go wrong with this art class staple. This 36-sheet paper pad comes with nine vivid colors, so students can create almost anything their imagination desires.
Fashion 1-inch Binder Bright
$3 each BUY NOW
Pick up a light and lean, 1.5-inch binder for each class so your student doesn't have to lug around a hefty binder all the time. Choose this multicolored chevron print or these solid-colored binders so they can color-coordinate for each class!
DG Office Correction Tape
$2 BUY NOW
Depending on how savvy you are, liquid white-out can be a big mess. Opt for the hassle-free version with this correction tape that gets the job done quick and easy!
DG Office File Folder
$4 BUY NOW
This accordion binder is great to use not only during the school year for class organization, but also after for heavy-duty paper storage. The 13-pocket organizer comes in a variety of bright colors like green, pink, purple, black, or blue.
Jot Shiny Gem Stickers
$36 per case BUY NOW
If you're a teacher, you should consider adding these shiny gem stickers to your grading routine to add a touch of fun to all of that red ink. Each pack contains 315 stickers, and one case includes 36 units, so you'll be set for a few semesters.
Elmer's Washable Glitter Glue
$3 BUY NOW
Take your school project to the next level with this sparkle-and-shine pack of glitter pens. They come in five basic rainbow colors and adhere to paper, fabric, foam sheets, and more.
Plastic School Activity Box
$1 BUY NOW
Students collect a ton of pencils, pens, and markers over the course of the semester. Keep all of their school supplies in one convenient place with this colored, plastic box. You can even decorate the box with stickers or permanent marker drawings!
Composition Notebook
from $1 BUY NOW
No matter what grade your student is in, notebooks are always on the back-to-school shopping list. Shop this wide-ruled composition notebook and pick up one in every color (light pink, hot pink, red, and blue) for each subject.
Imagine Zipper Binder Pouch
$1 BUY NOW
This zipper pouch is the perfect size to keep all of your pencils, markers, and other school supplies in one convenient place (because we all know they would end up lost in the black hole of your book bag).
DG Office Index Dividers
$1 BUY NOW
If your student has a heavy workload this semester, shop this pack of binder dividers to keep them organized. Their plastic construction protects from wear and tear, so they can be reused for future semesters.
Westcott Fingertip Ruler
$1 BUY NOW
You'll definitely want to pick up this back-to-school steal for science and math class! It comes in a variety of colors, and it's transparent for easy-to-see measuring.
DG Office Sticky Notes
$1 BUY NOW
Use these sticky notes for to-dos, reminders, or leaving a note on someone's desk or locker. This 225-sheet deck of vibrant neon stickies will ensure you won't overlook a reminder again.
Decorative Adhesive Paper Craft Tape
$48 per case BUY NOW
Decorating a classroom on a budget can be a tricky task. Shop this budget-friendly set of decorative tape to beautify classroom cubbies, cork boards, and more!
Jot Dry-Erase Boards with Dry-Erase Markers
$24 per case BUY NOW
Personal dry-erase boards are a great way to motivate class-wide participation while practicing test problems. One case includes 24 boards, each equipped with a dry erase marker. They're available in five different colors (blue, gray, green, pink, and purple), so each student can choose their favorite color!
BIC Wite-Out Cover-It
$1 BUY NOW
We all make mistakes — especially while in school. Liquid Wite-Out is every student's savior when it comes to fixing permanent paper errors. We recommend keeping one stocked at home for homework and another in their locker for when they need it during class.
5-Minute Storytime Books
$48 per case BUY NOW
Encourage your students to read, even if it's for a quick five minutes! Stock your classroom library and bring out your student's inner bookworm with these fun, short versions of classic novels.
Inc Mechanical Pencils
$2 BUY NOW
Ditch pencil sharpeners altogether and opt for these rainbow mechanical pencils. With a simple click of the eraser, you have a stock of brand-new lead at your fingertips!
Better Office Index Cards
$2 BUY NOW
Ensure all of your flash cards are conveniently held together with this innovative binder-ring design. The nifty, flip-card motion also makes for easy studying!
Paper Mate InkJoy Pens
$2 BUY NOW
Why stick with just black and blue pens when you can have the whole rainbow? Shop this eight-count pack, and add a little spunk to your homework this year.
3M Post-it Page Markers
$2 BUY NOW
Keep your textbooks free of pen and highlighter marks with these neon page markers. They're small enough that you can still read the text around them, but large enough to write small notes on them as well.
Imagine Super Tip Washable Markers
$3 BUY NOW
If the 10-pack of Crayola washable markers doesn't do your artwork justice, check out Imagine's 24-count pack that's equipped with every color under the sun. The marker tip isn't too large or too small — it's perfect for drawing both thick and thin lines.
Sesame Street Write-On
$48 per case BUY NOW
Personal student workbooks are great beginner guides to homework. The best part is, when your little ones are finished, they can simply wipe away their work and keep practicing until they feel it's A+ material.
DG Office Sheet Protectors
$1 BUY NOW
Make sure that your hard work stays clean and pristine in these transparent sheet protectors. Note that one order gets you a 20-count of plastic slips, so your whole project or paper will be A+ ready!
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