Top Back to School

Like it or not, the back to school season is upon us already, and parents and kids are filling up the lists of must-have supplies before that first bell rings. Back-to-School time has always been about new starts — and new stuff. This year, as with every year, where they have choice, kids are clamoring to have the hottest brands that will help them express themselves when they go back to class. From the latest entertainment properties to supplies and innovative basics, you’ll want to check out this selection of hot products for this school year. (There are lots of products in different price ranges.) After all, just because summer vacation is over, that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop!

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1. Cra-Z-Art Markers and Crayons

   from Cra-Z-Art for ages 4 and up

   What it is: Cra-Z-Art makes a variety of colorful writing utensils that can be used in the classroom and at home. Cra-Z-Art's crayons come in a…

   

   

2. Star Wars, LEGO, Angry Birds, Sonic & Annoying Orange

   from Accessory Innovations for ages 5 and up

   What it is: Fans of LEGO Star Wars, Sonic the Hedgehog, Annoying Orange, and Angry Birds will like the new assortment of backpacks featuring…

   

   

3. Sesame Street Lunch Items

   from Evriholder Products for ages 2 and up

   What it is: The Sesame Street line of lunch products bring favorite Sesame Street characters to functional items that can be packed in a child's…

   

   

4. Girls Licensed Backpacks and Lunch Bags

   from Accessory Innovations for ages 5 and up

   What it is: There are a variety of backpacks and lunch bags featuring Justin Bieber, Barbie, Monster High, and other favorite characters just in…

   

   

5. ZipBin Picnic Lunchbox & Placemat

   from Neat-Oh! for ages 3 and up

   What it is: Instead of putting your child's lunch in a brown paper bag, you can use and reuse the ZipBin Picnic Lunch Box & Placemat. The…

   

   

6. Teach Me Elmo Backpack

   from Accessory Innovations for ages 3 and up

   What it is: The Teach Me Elmo Backpack is an activity toy and backpack in one. On the front of the backpack are three different activity zones…

   

   

7. Nickelodeon Backpacks and Lunch Bags

   from Global Design Concepts for ages 3 and up

   What it is: Nickelodeon fans of all ages can show off their love of favorite Nick shows and characters with an array of backpacks and lunch bags…

   

   

8. Wild Notes

   from Crayola for ages 10 and up

   What it is: Crayola's Wild Notes line is a unique pen and paper system that lets kids make colorful writing appear on each page. While the Wild…

   

   

9. Mini Tape Gun

   from Hog Wild for ages 8 and up

   What it is: The Mini Tape Gun is a fully functional tape gun that dispenses a standard roll of clear tape. It comes with one roll of tape already…

   

   

10. Dry-Erase, Bright Fabric, & Crystal Effects Window Markers

    from Crayola for ages 3 and up

    What it is: New markers from Crayola let kids explore, discover, and create on an assortment of surfaces, from dry-erase boards to fabric to…

    

    

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