The Best Back to School Essentials for a Fun Start to the New School Year

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We still have a few weeks left of the summer school holidays but they always fly by! If you have school-aged children, you likely have a few things to sort out for the new school year. As well as making sure that you have all the school uniform you need (and that everything fits!) and suitable school shoes, there are a few other things to consider too. Luckily, these are more fun things to shop for compared to school uniform – in my opinion at least! In this article, we are looking at some other back to school essentials, specifically ones that make going back to school more fun. Read on to find out more.

Bright & Playful Stationery from Pen Heaven

New stationery is a back to school classic and something I remember fondly from my own childhood. Leading online retailer Pen Heaven offers a comprehensive range of stationery for all tastes and ages. From classic brands such as Parker, Cross and Lamy to bright and colourful stationery for kids to some more unusual and hard to find items from international brands. 

In this article, we’ll look at some of their more playful items for kids from brands LEGO and Legami. These brands perfectly combine fun with functionality with products that feel like special treats for children, sparking joy and creativity. Let’s have a closer look at some new goodies from these brands!

Legami Wonderwow Pencil Case – Monster

The Legami Wonderwow Pencil Case is available in a range of fun designs. We love this Monster design with its funny eyes! It’s a great pencil case that looks great and helps children stay organised with its pen slots and different compartments. The pencil case is sturdy and has a strong zip closure, keeping your child’s pens safely stored.

Legami Set of 3 Gel Pens – Watermelon, Cactus & Ice Pop

Legami pens are our favourites! They are great quality and feel lovely to write with. Plus the designs are so cute! This set includes three Legami Gel Pens in fun summer designs: Ice Lolly, Watermelon, and Cactus. They all have black ink and a 0.5mm tip so are perfect for writing. The fun designs are sure to bring some happiness to even the most mundane school tasks!

Legami Yummy Yummy Scented Erasers

This is an adorable 3-pack of scented erasers. The large erasers each come in a sleeve that’s shaped like a milk carton with vibrant illustrations. The scents are sweet and delicious – the purple one is grape, the pink one is strawberry, and the yellow one is vanilla. They smell absolutely amazing – especially the grape one!

LEGO Harry Potter Pen Pal Gift Set

Next, a brilliant stationery set for Harry Potter fans – the LEGO Harry Potter Pen Pal Stationery Gift Box, which is filled with Harry Potter themed stationery.

This set is ideal for keeping in touch with friends and includes lots of magical Harry Potter themed goodies within a sturdy storage box:

• a broomstick gel pen 
• envelopes 
• letter writing paper
• postcards
• a sticker sheet
• Harry Potter character tape
• sticky notes
• page markers
• a bookmark/ruler

All these items come neatly organised in a beautifully designed Harry Potter-themed gift box with a magnetic closure, ensuring your stationery stays secure and ready for use.

Warmies Keyrings & Bag Charms

A sweet way to update or personalise a backpack is with a bag charm. Warmies have just released their first-ever collection of collectible keyrings and bag charms. The super charming range includes 11 designs in the two products options. Choose from: Brown Bear, Boba, Pink Elephant, Frog, Turtle, Brown Sloth, Cockapoo, Puppy, Bunny, Avocado, and Donut.

Just like other products from Warmies, these are super soft, weighted and scented with calming lavender. They are comforting, sensory and tactile feel-good accessories and perfect for adding to a school bag or keys for a dopamine boost. 

The keyrings are 3” tall and the bag charms are 5” inches tall. Browse all the Warmies Keyrings & Bag Charms here to find your favourite. 

Desk Tech Essentials from Canyon

The older kids get, the more they seem to need technology for their school assignments. If your child is now at that age where working on a computer is a regular task for their school work, then they need a proper work station set up. Laptops and tablets can be great for quick tasks but for anything more in-depth, it’s best to have a computer screen set up on a desk where your child can sit ergonomically when they work. Typing is so much easier on a proper, full size keyboard too.

These things don’t have to break the bank. Here, you can see a wireless mouse and a wireless keyboard from Canyon which are both budget-friendly.

Canyon Wireless Mouse MW-04

The Canyon Wireless Mouse MW-04 has Bluetooth 5.0 capabilities which allows it to connect wirelessly to a wide variety of devices. It also features a 1200 DPI optical sensor combined with a smart power saving system to ensure that your AA battery lasts as long as possible. You even get the battery included with your mouse so that you can start using it straight away. The mouse has three minimalistic buttons that can withstand 3 million clicks!

The ambidextrous MW-04 mouse from Canyon feels comfortable in your hand when using it and is lightweight and compact too, making it easy to take with you on the go. 

Canyon Wireless Keyboard KB-W01

The KB-W01 Wireless Keyboard from Canyon is a classic full-size (yet compact) keyboard suitable for work and play. It’s got 104 keys – all the buttons you need! The wireless connection (using a 2.4 GHz USB dongle) means no worrying about cables getting tangled – plus it looks much neater on your desk without wires. This keyboard is compatible with both Windows and MacOS which is great for households that use both. 

Since we’re talking about products for young students here, you’ll be pleased to hear that this keyboard is also spill-resistant so it will survive small accidents. It’s also built to endure an impressive 10 million clicks.

Astro Bot Controller Holder & Phone Stand

Next, onto a gadget that looks cool on your desk and helps keep things tidy too. A tidy workspace is great for boosting productivity, focus, and wellbeing. There’s a new Cable Guys controller that will be available from EXG Pro soon – the Astro Bot Controller Holder & Phone Stand.

The Astro Bot Cable Guy is inspired by PlayStation’s lovable mascot, Astro. Ideal for gamers to use on their desk to use as a stand for a gaming controller. It’s also a great product for students to use to brighten up their workspace and to use as a phone holder – for when not in use or as a stand for when you want to watch a video. 

The 22cm tall Astro Bot phone and tech holder has a playful and detailed design that will make a great addition to any gaming or desk set-up. It’s officially licensed by Sony and compatible with most types of smartphones and tech devices.

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