Popsugar Parenting Kid Shopping Essential Back-to-School Supplies for At-Home Learning 13 Back-to-School Buys Your Kids Need For At-Home Learning 11 September 2020 by Hedy Phillips Image Source: amazon.com 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. Even if your child is being homeschooled this year or doing any form of virtual learning, they still need some back-to-school essentials. School supplies shopping may look different than you're used to and you might be investing in some things you didn't expect to — like a laptop or desk — but we'll help you navigate. We've shopped out a few items we think your kids might need for this upcoming school year. Everything from supplies to a laptop and headphones. Scroll through to see what we picked out and get inspired to shop for your own child's back-to-school needs! Related: Some of the Best Products For Homeschooling Preschool and Elementary-Age Kids Marshall Major III Bluetooth Headphones Image Source: urbanoutfitters.com The wireless Marshall Major III Bluetooth Headphones ($149) can connect with a device so you can be cord free but still get that high-quality, surround-sound feel of over-the-ear headphones. These are great for plugging your child into virtual classes so they're not distracted by outside noise and so their videos don't disturb your other kids (or you)! Marshall Major III Bluetooth Headphones $149 from urbanoutfitters.com Buy Now Compliment Pencil Set Image Source: bando.com Pick up a friendly Compliment Pencil Set ($10) for your child to use at home. If they're feeling down, hand them one and tell them to read it. The compliments include, "You are so smart," "Yes, you totally can," and more. Compliment Pencil Set $10 from bando.com Buy Now Platinum Elfa Mesh Garage Drawers Image Source: containerstore.com With home-schooling, your child will have a lot of things in your house that used to live at school. Keep papers, books, and other supplies organised in this Platinum Elfa Mesh Garage Drawers ($136, originally $181). It'll keep it contained and make it easy to find every day. Platinum Elfa Mesh Garage Drawers $136 from containerstore.com Buy Now Zip-Top Pencil Case Image Source: oldnavy.gap.com Your little one can tuck all their pens and pencils away in this Zip-Top Pencil Case ($10) once class is done for the day. It comes in a variety of patterns, too. Zip-Top Pencil Case $10 from oldnavy.gap.com Buy Now Kids Study Desk Image Source: amazon.com If your child is at home working on school work all day, it's a good idea to invest in a desk. This Kids Study Desk ($77) is a pretty good price and can grow with your child and be used for years. Kids Study Desk $77 from amazon.com Buy Now Paper Mate Gel Pens Image Source: amazon.com No school year is complete without a whole bunch of Paper Mate Gel Pens ($12)! This pack of 14 has all the colours your child needs. Paper Mate Gel Pens $12 from amazon.com Buy Now Flash Furniture Mesh Desk Chair Image Source: walmart.com This Flash Furniture Mesh Desk Chair ($113) comes in a variety of colours, so you and your child can pick which is best for them. Having them do schoolwork in a desk chair at a desk will help them take the day more seriously because it'll feel more like "normal" school. Flash Furniture Mesh Desk Chair $113 from walmart.com Buy Now Composition Notebook Image Source: amazon.com Jazz up your child's school work with this Composition Notebook ($6). You can also find these notebooks (and others) in a variety of patterns, and they're just a little more fun than a plain notebook. Composition Notebook $6 from amazon.com Buy Now HP - 14" Touch-Screen Chromebook Image Source: bestbuy.com In many areas, virtual learning includes a lot of computer work. If you only have one computer in the house and multiple children (or even if you just want your child to have their own device), consider getting a reasonably priced laptop. This HP - 14" Touch-Screen Chromebook ($299) is on the low end of prices, and Best Buy offers financing options. HP - 14" Touch-Screen Chromebook $299 from bestbuy.com Buy Now Frameless Dry Erase Board Image Source: target.com Mimic the dry erase board or chalkboard your child might have in the classroom with a personal Frameless Dry Erase Board ($8). This way they can write out work for practice like they might have done at school. Plus, this is useful for things outside schoolwork — like just drawing for fun! Frameless Dry Erase Board $8 from target.com Buy Now Nalgene Wide Mouth Water Bottle Image Source: target.com Make sure your kid stays hydrated while working hard at home, especially in warmer months. Equip them with a Nalgene Wide Mouth Water Bottle ($13) that they can keep handy on their desk. With a screw-top lid, you won't have to worry as much about anything getting spilled, and it holds enough water to last them all day. Nalgene Wide Mouth Water Bottle $13 from target.com Buy Now Texas Instruments 84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator Image Source: target.com If you have an older kid who doesn't yet have a graphic calculator, it might be time to get one. This Texas Instruments 84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator ($120, originally $140) should cover all the bases for maths classes and even get them through college. Texas Instruments 84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator $120 from target.com Buy Now Back To School Supply Box Image Source: amazon.com If you want to get everything your elementary-age child needs, opt for this Back To School Supply Box ($30). It has all the supplies, like markers, scissors, and glue, that you child should need to get the year started. Amazon also sells kits like this for older children as well. Back To School Supply Box $30 from amazon.com Buy Now Kid ShoppingBack To School