The back to school supplies that every kid needs in 2025
All the gear for the new school year.
As kids get ready to head back to school, we’ve put together a list of essential items they’ll need for the new year.
From trendy pencil cases to insulated drink bottles and bento lunchboxes, this handpicked collection of school must-haves will keep your little one organised and ready to make a stylish statement in the classroom.
12 must-have school supplies
Somersault Silicone Charm Pencil Case
from $6 at Big W
With its playful design and adorable charm embellishments, this pencil case is perfect for homework, school, or at-home art sessions.
Key features:
- Cute charm embellishments on the front
- Handy zip compartment
- Ideal for homework and creative projects
- Great for school and home use
Minecraft Stationery Set
from $6 at Big W
This set comes packed with themed notebooks, pencils, erasers, and stickers, all showcasing your favourite iconic Minecraft characters and designs.
Key features:
- Includes 15cm ruler, 3 x pencils, eraser, sharpener and notepad
- Minecraft theme
- Perfect for students
Lilac Salad Bowl – Anko
from $10 at Target
Designed with a smart dual-section layout, it comes with a handy dressing container, knife, and fork. With a generous 1.7-litre capacity and BPA-free construction, this bowl is as safe as it is stylish. Plus, it’s dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe for total convenience!
Key features:
- 2 section bowl
- Includes knife and fork
- BPA free
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- Freezer safe
A4 Spinout Notebook V2 – Skate Cereal
from $7.99 (Buy 1, get 1 50% off) at Typo
Designed by Typo’s super creative in-house team, the Spinout Notebook is your go-to for keeping all your notes in one place. Whether it’s for study, work, or anything in between, this notebook is a must-have.
Key features:
- 120 lined pages/ 60 sheets
- Cover and internal pages made from certified paper
- Internal Pocket 120 gsm
- 68 gsm Acid free paper.
Crayola 18 Pack Washable Doodle Scents Markers (Assorted)
from $13 at Target
Washable Doodle Scents markers smell like fun places and tasty foods that kids love, such as the outdoors, popcorn, and lemonade. They have cute character illustrations like ‘Buttered Popcorn,’ ‘Lemonade Stand,’ and ‘Barn Yard.’ The markers last longer, and you can revive the tip by dipping it in water.
Key features:
- Crayola’s washable ink is specially formulated to wash off machine washable clothing.
- It also washes off walls, carpet and furniture with warm water and a sponge
Thermos FUNtainer Vacuum Insulated 355ml Drink Bottle
from $19.77 (usually $32.95) at Myer
Thanks to its advanced vacuum insulation, this Thermos bottle will keep drinks at the perfect temperature for up to 12 hours. The easy-to-use hygienic push-button lid comes with a handy pop-up silicone mouthpiece.
Key features:
- Thermos vacuum insulation technology for maximum temperature retention, keeps cold up to 12 hours
- Hygienic push button lid with pop-up silicone mouth-piece is easyto open
- Kid-proof design – durable stainless steel interior and exterior withstands daily wear and tear
- Flip-up carrying loop
- Exterior stays condensation-free
- Non-slip, scratch-resistant base
- Capacity: 355ml
Thermos FUNtainer 290ml Vacuum Insulated Food Jar Whimsical Clouds Navy,
from $19.17 (usually $31.95) at Myer
Whether you want to keep food warm or cool, this Thermos food jar has you covered! With advanced vacuum insulation technology ensuring maximum temperature retention, meals stay hot or cold throughout the day. Perfect for a tasty school lunch that has been carried around in a bag all day.
Key features:
- Kid-proof design – durable stainless steel interior and exterior withstands daily wear and tear
- Extra wide mouth is easy to fill, eat from, and clean
- Non-slip, scratch-resistant base
- Capacity: 290ml
Dettol Chamomile Hand Sanitiser WIth Pink Clip – 50mL
from $4 at Big W
This handy sanitiser can be clip onto a school bag, ensuring that effective hand hygiene is always within reach.
Dettol Healthy Touch Instant Hand Sanitiser Refresh with Aloe Vera kills 99.99% of germs without water.
Key features:
- Trusted Dettol protection against 99.99% of germs on-the-go
- No need for soap or water
- Rinse free, non-sticky formula
- Dermatologically tested
- Comes in a convenient travel-size bottle and clip-on device
b.box sippy cup,
from $15.95 at b.box
Ideal for your little daycare kid or preschooler, this award-winning sippy cup features an innovative weighted straw that moves with the liquid, whatever angle the cup is tilted so tots can drink to the very last drop.
The unique two-way valve straw ensures easy drinking and no leaks when serving warm and cool drinks.
Key features:
- 6 months+
- Dishwasher safe
- Base is microwave safe
- Made from PP and silicone, steel weighted ball
- Dimensions (cup with lid) 15 x 12 x 7.5cm
- 240mls/8oz capacity
- BPA, Phthalates and PVC free
Fruit Scented Markers Set with Unicorn Pencil Case,
from $34.99 at Amazon
This unicorn-scented marker set is truly one-of-a-kind!
Featuring a mix of jumbo and fine markers, twistable scented crayons, and mini glitter gel pens, your little artist can bring their coolest designs to life. Plus, there are four sheets of scented stickers starring Itsy Unicorn for even more fun!
Key features:
- Includes 10 x scented jumbo markers, 10 x scented fine markers, 12 x scented twistable crayons and 12 x mini glitter gel pens..
- ou can download seven adorable Itsy Unicorn coloring sheets to print and enjoy!
- Plus, dive into the magic with Itsy Unicorn’s World app – just scan the case to bring Itsy Unicorn to life in her enchanting world. It’s a fully interactive 3D experience that’s as fun as it is magical!
Fidget Pop Pencil Case (Rainbow)
RRP $10, from eBay.com.au
This shockproof and waterproof Fidget Pop pencil case that stores and organises all your child’s pens, pencil, textas and more.
It is designed with a simple, main compartment that has an impressive internal capacity.
Key features:
- ‘Push & Pop it” fidget toys may help people with anxiety and improve fine motor skills.
- Recommended for ages 3+
Bento Lunchbox Peach Native Birds,
from $29.40 (usually $49) at Woodland Wares
The Woodland Wares bento style lunchbox has generous compartments that are ideal for nude foods, snacks and fruit.
Key features:
- Made from BPA free and food safe approved recylced plastic
- Dishwasher safe and the silicone seal is removable to prevent any mould issues.
- Middle compartment leakproof and suitable for wet foods like dips and yoghurt.
- See the range of designs and colours at Woodland Wares.
