20 Back-to-School Essentials You Can Get at Dollar Tree

Nothing marks time quite like the end of summer break and the start of the new school year. Everything in your home is in preparation mode and the shopping list is long.

So, when you start to stock up, make sure you go somewhere that has back-to-school sales that won’t put you in a financial pinch. When it comes to supplying every member of your family with a full backpack, you shouldn’t just go to any general dollar store.

Sales and inventory may vary by Dollar Tree location, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to grab school supplies for every student in your life at quite a steal. From lunch boxes to dorm room decor, Dollar Tree is a one-stop shop for all school season essentials.

Here are 20 supplies that will help you with your studies, no matter what grade you’re in. 

Starting school is a magical time and each year of elementary school marks exponential growth for your child both physically and mentally. Make sure to equip them with all the reading, writing and arithmetic tools they’ll need on their learning journey. However, even though education is priceless, there’s no need to spend a fortune with these Dollar Tree deals.

• Teacher Tree Over-the-Chair Storage Pockets: $1.25
• Jot Crayon Boxes: $1.25
• Elmer’s School Glue, 4-ounce: $1.25
• Jot Washable Broadline Markers, 8-count: $1.25
• Little Fingers Doodle Paper Pads, 60-sheet: $1.25

Middle school is aptly named as it’s simply tucked right between being a little kid and being a teenager. As children in sixth grade through eighth grade get bigger, so do their school responsibilities so they’ll need a whole new set of supplies this year. Fear not though as Dollar Tree price tags still stay quite small. 

• Jot Economy Binders: $1.25
• Crayola Short Colored Pencils, 8-count: $1.25
• Colorful Plastic Index Dividers with Inserts, 8-count: $1.25
• Jot Chunky Glitter Notebooks: $1.25
• Jot All Purpose Highlighters, 3-count: $1.25

As a parent, high school may be a time of angst and rebellion for your teenager, but at least you won’t have to worry about spending too much on back-to-school essentials at Dollar Tree. It might be the only break you get for a few years.

• 8-Digit Pocket Calculator: $1.25
• Jot Durable Vinyl File Organizers: $1.25
• Promarx Retractable Gel Pens, 2-count: $1.25
• Jot Spiral Bound Steno Books: $1.25
• Jot 11-Hole Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, 16-count: $1.25

Not only will college students need school supplies for the classroom, but also home necessities for the dorm room. Either way, Dollar Tree has you covered with everything from pencils and pens to pillowcases and laundry baskets. 

• Laundry Essentials Collapsible Honeycomb Pattern Storage Containers: $1.25
• Home Collection Wire Shower Caddy: $1.25
• Divided 3-compartment Plastic Caddies: $1.25
• Main Street Wall Creations Indigo Butterfly Jumbo Stickers: $1.25
• Essentials Navy Blue Collapsible Storage Containers with Handles: $1.25