6 Best Back-to-School Items To Buy at Aldi Before They Sell Out

One of the perks of getting back-to-school shopping done at Aldi is being able to shop for classroom and dorm essentials in one go. From lap desks to bedding, the prices are low enough to save money and put the savings toward picking up groceries in the same shopping run.

GOBankingRates rounded up six items to buy now before they’re sold out at Aldi. Check out which back-to-school and dorm life buys made the list.

• Price: $4.95

Cross facial tissues off the classroom supplies list when you shop for the Willow brand. Each package contains four boxes of tissues — that’s $1.24 per box.

• Price: $9.99

The Sohl portable lap desk makes it easier than ever to study from just about anywhere. 

This inexpensive lap desk comes with a media slot to hold tablets firmly in place and a grip pad to keep smartphones from slipping off the surface. A cushion at the bottom ensures added comfort, no matter how long you may be studying, reading, conducting research or working on a term paper. Pick from an assortment of colors while supplies last.

• Price: $6.99

Pair your new lunch bag with a Crofton kids water bottle. This 16-ounce bottle features a sipping spout and a handle for ease in carrying around the classroom and cafeteria. Pick from purple, green, pink or blue styles.

• Price: $14.99

Check the Kirkton House towel set off your dorm room move-in list. Each set includes two bath towels, two hand towels and two washcloths. Shop the sets in blue, purple, gray or beige before they’re sold out.

• Price: $19.99

Don’t forget to pack up a Kirkton House reversible comforter for the dorm room’s bedding. Each comforter is available to buy in twin and full sizes and is competitively priced at $20.

• Price: $9.99

Keep the entire family in the loop about upcoming tests, extracurricular activities, plays, games and more by jotting them down on the Pembrook dry erase board. 

This board also serves as a calendar with the ability to write in key events, times and dates using dry erase markers and wipe clean after the events have passed. Choose from gold or silver styles.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of Aug. 19, 2025, and are subject to change.