You open your email, and there it is—your child’s oddly specific, longer-than-you-thought-possible school supply list. From finding the time to get to the store to figure out how in the world you’re going to pay for their (ridiculously expensive) school supplies, the stress of receiving the list can feel like an addition to the onslaught of stress and busyness that comes with the back-to-school season.
At Simply Sales, we get it—and we’ve got you. Our team works day in and day out to find you discounts that can give your budget a little more wiggle room as prices across the country continue to rise. We’ve scoured the internet to find the best back-to-school student deals—check them out below (and be sure to follow our Back-to-School Cheat Sheet page on Facebook to stay on top of new ways to save this school year.
Whether you’ve got one kiddo, a bunch of little ones, or want to help your child’s teacher stock up, be sure to add these Elmer’s Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks to your Amazon list. We love these sticks because the purple color helps your kids to see where they’re gluing, cutting down on waste while still drying clear. At 70% off, you might want to snag an extra box for the inevitable middle-of-the-year school supply refresh.
If your child runs through pencils as quickly as mine, this is the time for you to stock up. This Amazon deal offers a box of 30 Amazon Basics pencils for just $1.99—grab one for the locker, one for the backpack, and one for the homework station.
When it’s time for your child to hit the books, they need to be able to sort the important info from the fluff—and these kid-sized highlighters allow them to do just that. With a smudge-free design and six different colors, these odorless, slim highlighters are a great alternative to the giant options that take up far too much space in their pencil pouch. Hurry up and check out the 30%-off 12-pack here on Amazon before they go out of stock!
Think your son could set the world record for fastest-growing feet? We’ve got you. Click here to check out some serious Amazon discounts on KUBUA sneakers in a variety of colors. Bonus: these shoes have the coveted elastic, no-tie laces with a Velcro closure, making them the perfect fit for gym teachers who are anti-slip-on-sneakers.
No need to worry about accidental pokes with these Fiskars Blunt-Tip Scissors—and at 60% off, they don’t poke a hole in your wallet either. With age-appropriate safety features, including a comfy handle and an easy-to-close hinge, designed to meet the needs of kids four and up, these scissors are the perfect fit to toss into your little one’s pencil box before their first day with their new teacher.
You’ll feel a wave of middle school nostalgia when you crack open a pack of BIC Mechanical Pencils from Amazon—and your star student will love them, too. These pencils feature extra-strong lead, so your child won’t know the frustration of a perfect pencil point popping off onto their worksheet. We don’t know how long this deal will last, so it’s a good idea to stock up on a few packs if mechanical pencils are your child’s preferred writing tool.
At Simply Sales, we pride ourselves on finding out-of-this-world deals for our followers. We’re busy moms who understand the importance of making the most out of each dollar, and our team is here to help you do the same. We started sharing our discount finds in 2019, and what started as a hobby has grown into an amazing community of moms helping moms. With over 60,000 members, we love sharing stories, laughing with each other, and seeing you score student deals that help your cash stretch a little bit further.
We’re constantly posting new student deals as we find them, so be sure to follow our page on Facebook (make sure your notifications are on for our page so you never miss a sale) and bookmark our website to see even more fantastic discounts. We’re glad you’re here, and we can’t wait to help you start saving!