Popsugar Parenting Back To School Shopping Our Editors' Picks For Back-to-School Shopping A New Kind of Back-to-School Shopping Guide, Straight From POPSUGAR Parents 14 August 2020 by India Yaffe Image Source: Old Navy As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. It's time for the school year to start up again, and no matter how it may look for your kids, they'll be learning again in some way, shape, or form. Because of all the uncertainty in our world, back-to-school shopping might look a little different, too, but we're here to help. We asked some POPSUGAR parents what they're buying for their children, and the recommendations did not disappoint. These nine picks are about as good as it gets, and whether you have a child in kindergarten or middle school, there's something here for every age. Some of these picks are classic like planners and hoodies, while others are a little more current, like breathable face masks. Keep on reading to shop these selections! LilGadgets Connect+ Pro Kids Premium Volume Limited Wired Headphones Image Source: amazon.com "These LilGadgets Connect+ Pro Kids Premium Volume Limited Wired Headphones ($27) are bright and comfortable to wear. In addition to a quiet space to work, my kids really need headphones to block out noise while they are on their Zoom calls." — Dana Avidan Cohn, style director LilGadgets Connect+ Pro Kids Premium Volume Limited Wired Headphones $27 from amazon.com Buy Now The Surf Portable Lap Desk Image Source: amazon.com "This year, we want to have multiple locations for the girls to work. This The Surf Portable Lap Desk ($35) is light enough for my 7-year-old to carry from room to room or even outside if she wants! It'a also affordable and comes in many colours." — Lisa Sugar, president The Surf Portable Lap Desk $35 from amazon.com Buy Now Dated Middle School or High School Student Planner For Academic Year 2020-2021 Image Source: amazon.com "With a mix of in-school and remote learning this year, we need to be more organised than ever. I'm hoping this Dated Middle School or High School Student Planner For Academic Year 2020-2021 ($12) will help keep my middle schooler on top of his assignments and make our mornings run a bit smoother when he knows what's on tap for the day." — Rebecca Gruber, VP, Branded Content Dated Middle School or High School Student Planner For Academic Year 2020-2021 $12 from amazon.com Buy Now Classroom Scheduling Pocket Chart Image Source: reallygoodstuff.com "Little kids thrive off of routine, and one thing I've learned is that a visible schedule like this Classroom Scheduling Pocket Chart ($28) that we can all see is crucial for getting through the day – especially through tough transitions between, say, screen time and reading. When it's all literally spelled out for them, they're way more likely to move along without a fuss." — Kate Schweitzer, senior editor, Family Classroom Scheduling Pocket Chart $28 from reallygoodstuff.com Buy Now UA Sportsmask Image Source: underarmour.com "My boys are going to be wearing masks in school for six hours a day, so the masks must be comfortable. This UA Sportsmask ($30) is soft and moisture-wicking and will take my high schooler from the classroom to gym class and back again." — RG UA Sportsmask $30 from underarmour.com Buy Now POPSUGAR x Old Navy Collection Image Source: oldnavy.gap.com "Our girls are excited about wearing more comfortable clothes, and our new POPSUGAR x Old Navy Collection ($10-35) is perfect for them to stock up on jogger and hoodie sets!" — LS POPSUGAR x Old Navy Collection $10-35 from oldnavy.gap.com Buy Now Simple Modern Ascent Water Bottle With Straw Lid Image Source: amazon.com "Water fountains will be closed in my boys' schools this year, so a good water bottle that will keep their drinks cold all day is a necessity. This Simple Modern Ascent Water Bottle With Straw Lid ($21) is large and double insulated, so it should get the job done!" — RG Simple Modern Ascent Water Bottle With Straw Lid $21 from amazon.com Buy Now Montessori Calendar Materials Bundle Image Source: teacherspayteachers.com "One thing I noticed last year during homeschool was that my kids were losing track of the days. This Montessori Calendar Materials Bundle ($25) is so much fun and something we can do together each day to start the school day." — DAC Montessori Calendar Materials Bundle $25 from teacherspayteachers.com Buy Now Overtime Kids OT Classic Hoodie Image Source: shop.overtime.tv "My boys are sports-obsessed and love Overtime's coverage of their favourite athletes. They've been begging for this Overtime Kids OT Classic Hoodie ($48) for a while now, so I'm planning to surprise them for their first day." — RG Overtime Kids OT Classic Hoodie $48 from shop.overtime.tv Buy Now ShoppingBack To School ShoppingKid ShoppingEditor's PickBack To School