Make sure your kids slay on their first day with these red-hot school bags and accessories.
Staying hydrated never looked so sunny or green than with this reusable water bottle!Sunnylife water bottle $20 at Becket Hitch (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
Three cheers for these festive pom-pom paper clips which make fastening fun!Meri Meri paperclips $10.50 at Becket Hitch 
With these vanilla scented macaroon erasers you’ll come to welcome mistakes.Ooly erasers $5 at Becket Hitch (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
You’re never too old to get lunch notes!Master Boddington’s lunch notes $22 at Becket Hitch (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
Take a walk on the wild side with these safari friends.Kirkland safari pencils $5 at Becket Hitch (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
For those seeking sensory input, these clever pencils will allow discreet chewing while promoting good work habits.Sensory Genius pencils $6 at Wee Chic (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
No, you’re not seeing things. This holographic clip board with customizable stickers will help take your little scholar’s mind to the next dimension.Stick 2 It DIY clipboard $24 at Wee Chic (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
No, you’re not seeing things. This holographic clip board with customizable stickers will help take your little scholar’s mind to the next dimension.Stick 2 It DIY clipboard $24 at Wee Chic (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
Why brown bag it when you can go opalescent? Iscream Lunch tote $29 at Wee Chic (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
Dance your way back to school with the “disco vibe” mini backpack.American Jewel backpack $36 at Wee Chic (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
What could be better than unicorns? When all cute little creatures sprouts horns! Top Trenz backpack $48 at Wee Chic (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
Rose gold continues its reign as the “it” metal, adding just the right dose of sparkle to glam up the basic book bag.American Jewel backpack $48 at Wee Chic (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
Want some red with your reading material? Mad Pax backpack $60 at Wee Chic (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
Take a bite out of school work with this friendly-fanged T-Rex.Jack & Friends backpack $38 at Wee Chic (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
Weather whatever with this sturdy “eye of the storm” backpack.Mad Pax $80 at Wee Chic (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
Don’t let the monsters scare you. This backpack is bubblicious!Mad Pax backpack $72 at Wee Chic (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
Though it’s camouflage, you won’t get lost in the crowd wearing this eye-catching backpack.Mad Pax backpack $76 at Wee Chic (Photo by Vince Lupo)
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