10 of the best stationery buys for kids
Kit your child out for the new school year with on-trend pens, pencil cases, notebooks, erasers, pencil sharpeners, highlighters and more - from top UK retailers like Papier, Amazon and Ryman
Buying new stationery for your kids before the new school year can be difficult in a world of ever-changing passions and interests and a crowded market overflowing with choices.
In addition to getting what they actually need (like notebooks, pens, pencils, folders etc), you’ve also got to think about how your child can show a little bit of their creativity and personality through what they use.
Luckily, we’re here to help. We’ve rounded up some of the coolest and quirkiest exercise books, pencil cases, pens, pencils, crayons, rubbers, pencil sharpers, and so much more. All great buys that not only get your child ready for the new school term – but that we reckon they, and all their school pals, will love?
10 of the best school supplies and stationary at a glance
- Best overall stationary buy: Four Candies 39 PCS Aesthetic School Supplies with Cute Pen Case £26.99
- Best funky pen pick: Erasable Animal Gel Pens, £2.50
- Best low-key pencil case: Papier Pink Stripe pencil case, £14
- Best for longer lasting crayons: Crayola twistable crayons, £2.79
- Best for monster fans: Rymans monster automatic pencil sharpener, £2
- Best for nature fans: Owl rubber and pencil sharpener, £2.95
- Best fun calculator: Texas TI Little Professor Solar Calculator, £21.19
- Best scissors for kids: Anker Craft Scissors, £3.29
- Best notebook: Papier playful cats notebook, £20
- Best multifunctional pencil case: Smiggle Roarsome Pop Out Pencil Case Purple, £15.73
Here are 10 of the best school supplies and stationery you can buy now…
1. Four Candies 39 PCS Aesthetic School Supplies with Cute Pen Case, £26.99
Best overall stationary buy
If you're looking for a stylish stationary set that includes all the essentials your child will need for the new school year (and more) then this is a great pick for you.
This pastel-coloured set comes with highlighters, pencils, erasers and more, all in a sleek-looking pencil case. My 12-year-old niece has this ready for September and she can't wait to put the pens to good use.
Available from: Amazon
2. Erasable Animal Gel Pens, £2.50
Best funky pen pick
The days of crossing out mistakes written in pen are a thing of the past thanks to these adorable animal-themed, erasable gel pens.
They come in a variety of styles and ink colours so there's something for everyone, including grown-ups (trust us, you'll be the talk of the office).
Available from: Not on the High Street
3. Pink Stripe Pencil Case, £14
- Best low-key pencil case
If you've got older kids who are looking for something a bit more low-key and stylish, you can't go wrong with this pencil case from Papier. They make great value, very aesthetic stationary with immaculate vibes.
Available from: Papier
4. Crayola Twistable Crayons, £2.79
Best for longer-lasting crayons
If your child is forever hunting through a box of broken crayons then these Crayola Twistable Crayons are a great buy.
It does what it says on the tin, giving you 12 classic colours that last longer thanks to the twist mechanism and is much less likely to break in your child's pencil case in between masterpieces.
Available from: Amazon
5. Ryman Monster Automatic Pencil Sharpener, £2
Best for monster fans
Your child can keep their pencil sharp with this cool, monster-themed automated pencil sharpener - ideal to keep in lockers.
Available from: Ryman
6. Brown Owl Rubber and Pencil Sharpener, £2.95
Best for nature fans
You can't go wrong with adorable nature-themed stationary. This cute owl-themed rubber and sharpener set is great value for money, all while bringing some personality to your child's pencil case.
Available from: Not On The High Street
7. Texas TI Little Professor Solar Calculator, £21.19
Best fun calculator
A cool calculator for your little maths whizz. We like that it's narrow and not super square, so there's a chance it'll fit in bigger pencil cases as well as bags.
Available from: Amazon
8. Anker Kids Craft Scissors, £3.29
Best scissors for kids
Cute, fun giraffe and zebra patterned safety scissors, who wouldn't want them? They're suitable for children above the age of 6 though, these might be best off living in a craft box!
Available from: Amazon
9. Papier Playful Cats Notebook, £2o
Best notebook
Papier has a great range of cool designs but this one has cats so it's easily our favourite. You can customise the binding and paper to suit your child and their needs.
This is great if you've got some older stationary-obsessed kids, looking for a stylish place to keep their notes and ideas.
Available from: Papier
10. Smiggle Roarsome Pop Out Pencil Case Purple, £15.73
Best multifunctional pencil case
Smiggle are always a popular choice every back-to-school season thanks to their wide array of fun, playful designs. This purple, dinosaur-themed pencil case is no different, featuring a sharpener, mini-calculator and more.
Available from: Amazon
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