Back-to-School Accessories Guide

There won't be a break in the case with these sturdy-yet-stuffable pencil cases made of poly-vinyl (but PVC free), available in multiple colours. Keep all their basic school stationary necessities safe inside with its zippered enclosure. The evidence points to a well-made product, but the mystery isn't over who did it, but, rather…where can we buy it?

Write on! Accolades (or rather, eco-lades), will come your way for selecting the Earthzone or Smencil brand of recycled newspaper pencils and pencil-crayons. Smencils also come in many yummy scents like rootbeer, watermelon and cinnamon, helping their senses stay alert in school, even if the subject matter doesn't.

Why should bigger kids get all the good stuff? Get your preschooler (and kids any age, really) their own back-to-school accessories with chunky recycled crayon sticks. They are ideal for small hands to grasp…and for helping creative minds to grow.

You've got to be serious. Not if you're a kid, though—so nix the studious looking frames for young kids who wear glasses. Let them be their youthful selves with Italian eyewear company, Safilo's, line of plastic-frame glasses. Don't be surprised if everyone in your family starts asking for an eye test. Seriously.

What did mothers do before Joe Fresh? Fun, funky, and affordable, this seemingly Grease-inspired, casually cool jacket for girls is priced under $40. (There's a boys version too.) We're positive Olivia Newton-John herself would approve.

A zipper is just a zipper until it gets an upgrade with Bubble Friends ‘Zip Its' which come in adorable designs for boys and girls. They can be customized with your own choice of image, and beyond their cuteness factor, they're practical, too—especially for little kids who need help dealing with all of life's sartorial ups and downs.

These wildly popular and colourful rubber bands are made of silicone and moulded in many different fun shapes including…wait for it…Justin Bieber-themed ones. The bands return to their original fun shape when you take them off (your wrist, hair, notebook) which, for a young Justin Bieber fan, will be…never.

It's nuts how many kids have allergies these days. Making sure everyone is well-informed about a child's specific allergies is a priority for any parent. Mabel's Labels makes things easier with these long-lasting labels that outline the allergy and adhere to backpacks, lunch bags and food containers. A little help in keeping your child safe goes a long way in making a parent feel less anxious.