Back To School Supplies: 21 Stationery Items To Add To Your Shopping List | HuffPost Life

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Whether your child is heading back to primary or secondary school in September, a stationery haul will be one of their top priorities.

We’ve rounded up 21 items you may want to add to your shopping list, from colourful pens to pencil cases.

Some items may be essential to your checklist if your child is going to secondary school, including a maths set and scientific calculator.

Others are a little more fun - who doesn’t love a gel pen? - and could be useful in keeping pupils organised.

So from pineapple-shaped rubbers to tropical-themed pencil cases, check it all out in our slideshow below.

Back To School Stationery 2017

Wave Pencil Case(01 of21)

The essential item to hold all stationery in one place. Paperchase has so many different patterns, but this brightly-coloured piece stood out for us.
Price: £7.
Buy: Paperchase, click here. (credit:Paperchase)

Pack Of 12 Pencils(02 of21)

A pack of 12 pencils with eraser nibs - essential for your child's pencil case.
Price: £1.
Buy: Tesco, click here. (credit:Tesco)

Pack Of 24 Coloured Pencils(03 of21)

No pencil case is complete without a set of coloured pencils. This set has 24 shades and is a bargain at under a fiver.
Price: £3.99.
Buy: WHSmiths, click here. (credit:WHSmiths)

Mini Stationery Set(04 of21)

We love this back to school mini set from M&S including many of the essentials: A stapler, sellotape, scissors, sharpener, plastic clips and a pencil.
Price: £5.
Buy: M&S, click here. (credit:MS)

Tropical Large Pencil Case(05 of21)

If your child has coloured pencils as well as pens to fit in their pencil case, maybe go for a larger one? We absolutely love the print on this tropical-themed zip-up case.
Price: £12.95.
Buy: Ohh Deer, click here. (credit:Ohh Deer)

Scented Highlighters(06 of21)

A fun addition to your child's stationery hoard - and they'll be useful if your son or daughter is in secondary school and has a lot of reading to do. Oh, and they're scented!
Price: £3.50.
Buy: Smiggle, click here. (credit:Smiggle)

Handwriting Pens(07 of21)

These pens have an ergonomic grip and quick-drying ink, so are great for kids in the later years of primary school.
Price: £2.99.
Buy: Cult Pens, click here. (credit:CultPens)

Gel Pens(08 of21)

Gel pens have the power to make homework more interesting. These fine-pointed pens start from £1.
Price: From £1.
Buy: MUJI, click here. (credit:MUJI)

Doodle Notebook(09 of21)

Depending on whether your child is in primary or secondary school, they might find having a spare notebook handy. A great place to store homework notes, deadlines and important dates at school.
Price: £3.95.
Buy: Ohh Deer, click here. (credit:Ohh Deer)

Compact Maths Set(10 of21)

If your child is heading to (or already at) secondary school, it's extremely likely they'll need a maths set. This handy compact case has a ruler, protractor and compass, along with a sharpener, too.
Price: £1.49.
Buy: Ryman, click here. (credit:Ryman)

Eraser Set(11 of21)

It's so much more fun when rubbers are colourful and different shapes. These six rubbers fit in a pineapple-shaped box.
Price: £1.75.
Buy: Wilko, click here. (credit:Wilko)

Pukka Pad(12 of21)

If your son or daughter is studying different topics in secondary school, they might find it useful to have a project notepad that will separate out sections for different subjects.
Price: £5.33.
Buy: Staples, click here. (credit:Staples)

Personalised Pencils(13 of21)

Does your child have a birthday before they head back to school or do you want to get them a treat? These personalised pencils aren't cheap, but they are fancy. 12 in a pack.
Price: £11.99.
Buy: Dotty About Paper, click here. (credit:Dotty About Paper)

Double Sharpener(14 of21)

It's small, practical and cheap.
Price: 35p.
Buy: Morrisons, click here. (credit:Morrisons)

BiC Biros(15 of21)

Just like pencils are a staple in the pencil case, so is a pack of standard biro pens.
Price: £1.50.
Buy: Asda, click here. (credit:Asda)

Pritt Stick(16 of21)

Always handy - whether they're sticking worksheets into their books or doing crafty projects, you can't go wrong.
Price: £2.
Buy: Asda, click here. (credit:Asda)

A4 Folder(17 of21)

This folder comes in a range of colours. It's great for storing worksheets, ideas for a project or revision notes.
Price: £1.25.
Buy: Wilko, click here. (credit:Wilkinsons)

Sticky Notes(18 of21)

These sticky notes can be helpful to mark important pages in books, write down little reminders or make a homework page look even more interesting.
Price: £3.50.
Buy: Paperchase, click here. (credit:Paperchase)

Scientific Calculator(19 of21)

A must-have for secondary school students for GCSE maths (and no, we don't know what all the buttons mean anymore, either).
Price: £11.99.
Buy: Casio, click here. (credit:Casio)

Design Your Own Diary(20 of21)

Some secondary schools provide diaries/planners for the pupils, and some don't, but they're helpful for putting in homework deadlines and lessons. TOAD diaries allow you to completely customise how you want your planner to look, including the start month, the words on the front and how the week looks.
Price: £12.36.
Buy: TOAD Diaries, click here. (credit:TOAD)

All In One School Box(21 of21)

Would you rather get everything in one big package? Postboxed has created a back to school gift box including a notepad, pencil, colouring pencils, a pencil case AND sticky notes. Oh and it's free delivery.
Price: £25.95.
Buy: Postboxed, click here. (credit:Postboxed)

Before You Go

Back To School Backpacks

Pug Backpack(01 of15)

Is your child an animal lover? This pug backpack will go down well.
Price: £14.99.
Buy: Attitude Clothing, click here. (credit:AttitudeClothing)

Converse Backpack(02 of15)

Simple yet affordable, with a designer label. There are additional zip-up pockets on this Converse backpack - and kids can choose their favourite colour.
Price: £19.99.
Buy: Converse UK, click here. (credit:Converse)

Mi-Pac Backpack(03 of15)

We love the bold print on this Mi-Pac backpack, and if your child has to carry around a laptop - there is a padded slot in the back to keep it safe.
Price: £29.99.
Buy: John Lewis, click here. (credit:Mi-Pac)

Unicorn Backpack(04 of15)

If your child wants to stand out, this bright and quirky animal-themed bag might be the one.
Price: £20.75.
Buy: Tesco, click here. (credit:Tesco)

Doodle Clouds Backpack(05 of15)

A brightly-coloured doodled backpack has the standard front pocket.
Price: £27.50
Buy: Paperchase, click here. (credit:Paperchase)

'Frozen' Backpack(06 of15)

Do you have a 'Frozen' fan in your family? Elsa and Anna can sit proudly on their backs with this affordable bag.
Price: £10.
Buy: Argos, click here. (credit:Argos)

Roxy Tribal Backpack(07 of15)

We love the tribal pattern on this backpack - as well as the additional side pockets. It comes with a matching pencil case, too. Bargain.
Price: £16.66.
Buy: Argos, click here. (credit:Argos)

Slazenger Backpack(08 of15)

As well as having more pockets than you can probably count, this backpack comes with an integrated lunchbox.
Price: £15.
Buy: Sports Direct, click here. (credit:SportsDirect)

Personalised Backpack(09 of15)

Make sure your child's backpack stands out from the crowd by getting it personalised. Choose your colour, state the name, and get it ordered.
Price: £13.99.
Buy: Etsy, click here. (credit:Etsy)

Kids' Sequin Rucksack(10 of15)

If your kid is like a magpie for anything with a sparkle they'll love this shimmering bag.
Price: £18.
Buy: M&S, click here. (credit:MS)

Asos Canvas Backpack(11 of15)

This canvas-style bag has a handle on the top and straps on the back so it can be worn or held either way.
Price: £29.99.
Buy: Asos, click here. (credit:Asos)

Silver Hype Backpack(12 of15)

A statement backpack with a space-like feel to it.
Price: £30.
Buy: Schuh, click here. (credit:Schuh)

My Kanken Bag(13 of15)

There's no doubt about it, Kanken bags are expensive but you pay for the quality.
Price: £58
Buy: My Kanken Bag. Click here. (credit:KankenBags)

Star Wars Backpack(14 of15)

The Stormtrooper print backpack is perfect for any 'Star Wars' fans.
Price: £15.
Buy: Debenhams, click here. (credit:Debenhams)

MUJI Backpack(15 of15)

If your child would prefer a plain backpack over brightly-coloured ones, this one is pretty practical. It has front, side and internal pockets.
Price: £34.95.
Buy: MUJI, click here. (credit:MUJI)

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