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Nov 26, 2023

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The school bell may not be ringing quite yet, but Amazon is ringing in the hottest back-to-school deals ahead of this year’s semester.

To help you gear up for the upcoming days filled with spiral-bound notebooks, newly white lace-up sneakers and hopping from class to class, New York Post Shopping curated a custom edit of the only Amazon products and deals you’ll need.

From comfortable-to-wear backpacks to convenience-driving tech — including student-only discounts on audible, Amazon Music and Prime Video, to bring some entertainment-filled joy to your soon-to-be busy schedule — you’ll want to shop, save and score big before your first day.

While you’re on your online shopping spree, check out our guides to the best Amazon beauty products for top-rated products to make getting ready before class a snap. Plus, our list of Amazon best-sellers should round out your shopping experience, too.

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For just $3 right now, you can’t pass up the Paper Mate Mechanical Pencil Set, complete with lead and eraser refills to keep you fully stocked when in class. With a comfortable grip and more than 17,000 shoppers praising its name, they’re a budget-friendly essential.

Simplistic and aesthetically pleasing, the Yansanido Spiral Notebook is a four-pack that’s elegant, flaunts lined pages and a picture-perfect sizes for taking notes and jotting key information down. Now, enjoy nearly 30% off for a limited time.

For your AP Statistics and calculus courses, we recommend grabbing the Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator. Impressively, it’s only $10 (that’s 55% off!) and is a No. 1 Amazon best-seller for including everything you’d need — from logs to degrees and radians.

We swear by the Blue Sky Day Designer. It’s one of the best back to school supplies, and especially perfect for the student who thrives off organization and loves to map out their day. This is the exact planner we used in high school, college and beyond (still to this day, too), thanks to its productivity lined pages and durable, spiral-bound look.

Our favorite highlighters are on sale for just $7, and you need them for all of your pretty note-taking. Shop the Zebra Pen Mildliner Double-Ended Highlighter Set for a five-pack that won’t bleed through your pages and won’t smudge. Yes, and yes.

When we see a back-to-school sale on Levi’s, we run. Shop the brand’s Women’s 501 Crop Jeans that have a flattering cut that’s class-ready. Plus, they’re so versatile, they match nearly any outfit.

For more options, check out our guide to the best women’s jeans.

Unisex and more than 50% off, the adidas Originals Swift Run 22 Sneaker is perfect for your child as they walk, skip and sprint back to school. With a classic brand-embossed design and secure-lace fit, they should be on everyone’s list and make a great addition to any back to school outfit.

Though we’re not in the depths of cold weather quite yet, it’s never a bad idea to purchase a quality puffer jacket on sale. The North Face’s Aconcagua II Men’s Jacket — depending on the size and color ordered — is less than $100. In short, it’s the winter staple you’ll be glad you sprung for in advance and an essential in your back to school clothes haul.

This wouldn’t be a true back-to-school shopping list without a mention of Keds, the universally known ‘classic’ back-to-school shoes. Now, its Women’s Kickstart Seasonal Solid Sneaker is less than $40 to add a timeless, tried-and-true white pair to your collection.

For more options, check out our guide to the best white sneakers.

Available in both toddler and kids’ sizes, the Levi’s Girls’ Denim Trucker Jacket is that traditional outerwear piece that’ll serve as a trusty staple for school season and beyond. With more than 1,000 positive reviews, this style won’t break the bank (especially now that it’s less than $25!)

For adult options, check out our guide to the best women’s denim jackets.

Elegant, slim and wonderfully designed, the UGRACE Vintage Laptop Backpack is complete with a USB Charging Port to make it the ultimate high school and college pack yet. Not only does it look designer but it’s just $30 in all of the colors you can choose from on Amazon.

For more options, check out our guides to the best men’s backpacks and women’s backpacks.

With a whopping 42,000 reviews — and counting — the Bentgo Classic All-in-One Stackable Lunch Box is the ultimate portable option for your meals, available in a classic catalog of colors and now less than $20. Inside, you’ll find two containers, a built-in plastic utensil set and a nylon sealing strap.

For more options, check out our guide to the best adult lunch boxes.

The adidas Excel 6 Backpack is, without a doubt, the signature back-to-school backpack. Now, you can score the carry-all for less than $40 — the comfortable and spacious option that’ll fit a variety of textbooks, notebooks and more.

Truth be told, we wish we had this adorable lunch bag for our elementary school days. The yookee home Insulated Lunch Bag has a pretty-in-pink rainbow cloud design and, for budget-conscious shoppers, is gladly $16 for a limited time.

With a minimalist look that’ll last you for years on end, the Nobleman Laptop Waterproof Travel Backpack is a hidden gem we’re glad we found on Amazon. Luckily, it’s less than $100, can fit your laptop and comes in a variety of pleasing colors that you’ll want to pick up.

For more options, check out our guide to the best travel backpacks and other back to school backpacks that we love.

The Amazon Echo Show 8 is a surefire way to upgrade your dorm or bedroom to play your favorite playlists, audiobooks and more. For just $130 right now, it’s a great pick that also doubles as a second screen, aside from your laptop.

For more options, check out our all-in-one Amazon electronics guide.

The stunning Apple iPad (10th Gen) is the savvy back-to-school tech upgrade that is compatible with the Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) for next-level note-taking. We personally own one (and swear by it), so it’s worth the buy at $30 off.

For more options, check out our guide to the best tablets to buy on Amazon.

For an affordable pair of wireless earbuds, you can’t go wrong with the Skullcandy Sesh Evo True Wireless In-Ear Bluetooth Earbuds. They’re less than $25, have an impressive 52,000 rave reviews — and then some — and boast a 24-hour battery and more colors to choose from.

To elevate your space, the Anlmz 3-in-1 Charging Station is the ‘charging trifecta,’ thanks to its ability to charge your iPhone, smartwatch and AirPods. This best-selling option is now 57% off — one of the most impressive deals yet.

The LOVELEDI Portable Charger Power Bank — to celebrate the back-to-school season — is less than $20 right now and your back pocket’s lifesaver. It’s compatible with smartphones and all USB devices, to make it even more of a must-have.

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