Quirky Back to School Supplies Your Kid Doesn't Need But You Should Buy Anyway

Back-to-school is such a happy and special time of year. Not only do the kiddos get a fresh start, with new teachers and classmates, but parents get a much-needed reprise from the all-day snacking, pool schleps, sand-scattered car interiors, and so on!

We love shopping for back to school supplies and all the fresh newness that comes with popping off those tags and getting a beautiful start to the school year. My kids are still in preschool, but we already make a big deal over fun pencil cases, personalized backpacks, and beyond. And funny school supplies are a total bonus.

Add a little sparkle and a lot of fun to your kids’ back-to-school haul with these totally non-essential items that will make them smile throughout the day. Nothing on the list is over $25 dollars and most are under $10, so they’re all tiny and well-worth-it splurges for the new school year!

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Quirky School Supplies Your Kid Doesn't Need But You Should Buy Anyway

Desk Organizer

Motivate them to keep things tidy with a nutty desk organizer. This one comes with a pack of paperclips and bubble stickers.

Buy it: Amazon
Personalized Pencils

Half funny, half serious, the personalized pencil ensures no other kid is running off with the wrong one!

Buy It: Etsy
Animal Paper Clips

Not sure when they'll even have occasion to actually use a paperclip, but these will brighten up any gray day, even for teacher.

Buy It: Amazon
Quirky Pens

There's a pen for every weird mood or hobby your little students could ever have. The mustache might be especially hilarious, but this whole set will have them smiling!

Buy It: Amazon
Kale Sticker

Very "punny!" If your high schooler has a cheeky sense of humor, a "Kale" University sticker is perfect for their laptop or binders.

Buy It: Red Bubble
Poop Emoji Eraser

My girls got in on the poop joke at age two. And something tells me it never stops being funny?

Buy It: Zazzle
Geometric Sticky Notes

How's this for a bright idea? They'll feel super inclined to jot down their thoughts on gem-like notes.

Buy It: Etsy
Flexible Pencils

These bendable pencils are super silly and tons of fun. Plus, they work!

Buy It: Amazon
Price: $8.97 for a 12-pack
Broccoli Pens

Broccoli stems making goofy faces is just about all they'll need to infuse a little humor into a mundane day at school.

Buy It: Zazzle
Silly Notebook

Who doesn't love a little science joke? This "proton" notebook is absolutely adorable.

Buy It: Red Bubble
Avocado Toast Magnet

No matter what's on the school lunch menu, this locker magnet is sure to keep the chuckles coming.

Buy It: Etsy
Earthworm Crayons

Your kiddos will get a kick out of sharing their crayons with classmates when they look this creepy!

Buy It: Sammy & Nat
Price: $15
Buddy Tape Dispenser

This giggle-inducing tape dispenser is a desktop must-have for kiddos from pre- to high school.

Buy It: ban.do
Themed Ice Packs

Whimsical lunch box accessories are a short and sweet way to say, "Hey, you're halfway through the day!" My girls love theirs.

Buy It: Pottery Barn Kids