10 back to school supplies that every kid needs in 2021
It's time to get ready ...
Whether we have newbies beginning school, or older kids returning, one thing we’ll all need to do is work out exactly what our little ones will need for the best start to term one.
Lunch boxes, school bags, name tags, and stationery – it’s such a rite of passage to start the new year with all of the things you need for a great start to learning.
We’ve searched and found some new exciting products and some old classics that you might want to look at for your kids in 2021.
Squeez’Ems Reusable Food Pouches (2-Pack)
RRP $12.99
Good for your wallet and even better for the environment, kids can transport liquid snacks with assurance of a spill-free journey in these handy reusable food pouches.
Otto Drink Bottle 600mL Rainbow, RRP $16.95
Stand out from the crowd with this stylish drink bottle perfect for any stage of school life and beyond.
Seed and Sprout Organic Cotton Pencil Case in Vintage Blue or Clay, RRP $19
Made from organic cotton, this is the practical and eco-friendly pencil case you’ve been waiting for!
Wide enough for a 30cm ruler and deep enough for a calculator, scissors, glue, colouring pens, pencils – you name it!
Koala WFH Desk for Kids, RRP $300
Aussie furniture faves Koala have released a kids size of their popular WFH (Work From Home) Desk!
Environmentally friendly and simple to assemble (and pack away), this is the ultimate at-home-classroom tool, to make homework bearable!
And, to top it all off, Koala offers a risk-free 120-day trial plus 5-year warranty!
Otto Brights Desk Planner, RRP $14.95
This Otto Brights Desk Planner is just what every school kid needs to stay on top of the events and obligations that an Aussie education brings!
It features a week-to-page format so you can plan out your weeks to the day. The bright design gives your desk or tabletop a splash of colour and fun.
Seed and Sprout CrunchPot
Regular price, RRP $29.00
There’s nothing worse than a sandwich drenched in watermelon juice, a muffin covered in salad dressing, or a school bag filled with soup.
This leak-proof pot has been designed to efficiently carry all of your leakier foodstuffs safe and sound to school and home again!
Clarks School Shoes, Various $
When it comes to buying school shoes, you’ll want to ensure it fits properly and that the shoe will last as long as possible.
Clarks stores have professionally trained fitters who will measure the length and width of your child’s foot and you can book a fitting appointment in store too.
READ NEXT: School shoe shopping guide
Fridge -to-Go Sandwich Wrap & Snack Pocket Set, RRP $26.95
Sandwich Wrap Large Velcro strip so you can adjust to fit a small sandwich right up to a large sandwich, roll or wrap.
Snack Pocket Perfect for all snacks such as cakes, crackers, biscuits, cut up fruit and any other items. With an expandable side you can fit in even more!
Brilliant Basics Exercise Book 64 Pages, RRP $0.35
Get ready for the school year with the Brilliant Basics Exercise Book.
This school essential features 64 lined pages with a ruled margin, and at just 35c it’s affordable enough to have some spares as back-ups throughout the year.
Otto Paper Laminate Pen Cup, RRP $3.95
The Otto Paper Cup is a handy place to keep all the pens, pencils and other small office supplies under control and easily accessible!
Homework will be a breeze with everything organised and ready to go!
