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Colorful and quirky school supplies

Get your kids psyched for class with supplies that are (almost) too cool for school.

By Judy Sutton Taylor
Published: July 17, 2012

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Erasers
Backpack
Backpack
Calculator
Notebooks
Notebooks
Notebooks
Pencil case
School supplies
Stapler
Water bottle
  • Erasers

    Fun fix
    Homework mistakes are a cinch to correct with these mini take-apart animal erasers ($5.50 for a pack of seven) and scented dessert erasers ($7 for 24), both at amazon.com.

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  • Backpack

    Life in a bubble
    With loads of pockets and compartments, there’s room for books, lunch, gym clothes and more in MadPax’s new Bubble backpack. Bonus: The stand-out design means it’ll never get lost among the masses. $60 at madpax.com.

    Photo: Nicole Radja016.td.fw.tock.op.schoolgear.02xSS.jpgBackpack1563962
  • Backpack

    Keep calm and carry on
    Wee ones heading to school for the first time will love the built-in friend in these small backpacks, home to plush toys with attached blankets. Mix and match lovies ($15) and backpack colors ($17) at patchbuddies.com.

    Photo: Nicole Radja016.td.fw.tock.op.schoolgear.03xSS.jpgBackpack1564013
  • Calculator

    Glimmer twins
    Bedazzled accessories like this stapler and calculator make homework less mundane. $4 each at Target, 2656 N Elston Ave (773-252-1994) and other locations.

    Photo: Nicole Radja016.td.fw.tock.op.schoolgear.04xSS.jpgCalculator1564064
  • Notebooks

    Color inside the lines
    Mead’s Doodle notebooks give kids a legit reason to scribble. $8 at amazon.com.

    Photo: Nicole Radja016.td.fw.tock.op.schoolgear.05xSS.jpgNotebooks1564115
  • Notebooks

    Bolder folders
    The bright colors and designs on these Mead folders beat ho-hum solids. $5 each at amazon.com

    Photo: Nicole Radja016.td.fw.tock.op.schoolgear.06xSS.jpgNotebooks1564166
  • Notebooks

    J’aime l’école
    Young fashionistas will be eager to crack open these sparkly notebooks. $2 each at Target, 2656 N Elston Ave (773-252-1994) and other locations.

    Photo: Nicole Radja016.td.fw.tock.op.schoolgear.07xSS.jpgNotebooks1564217
  • Pencil case

    Sneaky stash
    Store pens, pencils or other small stuff in this adorbs sneaker-shaped case. $5 at Target, 2656 N Elston Ave (773-252-1994) and other locations.

    Photo: Nicole Radja016.td.fw.tock.op.schoolgear.08xSS.jpgPencil case1564268
  • School supplies

    Write to the point
    Chicago-based Teacher Peach’s clever collection of desk accessories doesn’t mince words. $4–$9 at teacherpeach.com.

    Photo: Nicole Radja016.td.fw.tock.op.schoolgear.09xSS.jpgSchool supplies1564319
  • Stapler

    Glimmer twins
    Bedazzled accessories like this stapler and calculator make homework less mundane. $4 each at Target, 2656 N Elston Ave (773-252-1994) and other locations.

    Photo: Nicole Radja016.td.fw.tock.op.schoolgear.10xSS.jpgStapler15643610
  • Water bottle

    Seal of approval
    This spill- and leak-proof water bottle seals shut between sips, putting an end to backpack disasters. $7 at gocontigo.com.

    Photo: Nicole Radja016.td.fw.tock.op.schoolgear.11xSS.jpgWater bottle15644111

Fun fix
Homework mistakes are a cinch to correct with these mini take-apart animal erasers ($5.50 for a pack of seven) and scented dessert erasers ($7 for 24), both at amazon.com.

Photo: Nicole Radja

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