8 Dollar Tree Finds for $5 or Less That Make Back-to-School Shopping Easier
As summer winds down, it’s time to start making lists for your back-to-school shopping.
If you’re like most parents, you don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on items that end up getting lost or broken over the year.
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Here are eight of the best back-to-school items to buy for less than $15 at Dollar Tree.
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1. Notebooks
Price: $1.25
Your kids can never have enough notebooks. Dollar Tree has dozens to choose from, including patterned and hardcover journals. These notebooks retail for just over a dollar, making them an affordable option for your back-to-school budget.
2. Roller Ball Pens
Price: $1.25
Pens always seem to get lost, which is why stocking up at Dollar Tree is a great idea. The discount retailer carries a variety of rollerball pens, from colored pens to bulk packs of black. You can find them in packs of two to five.
3. Pencil Pouch
Price: $1.25
Having a place to store all of your kid’s pencils, markers, highlighters and other supplies is helpful. Dollar Tree offers a wide selection of pencil pouches, from hard cases to soft pouches. You might even decide to buy a few to keep things organized throughout the year at this low price.
4. Markers
Price: starting at $1.25
There's a reason Crayola markers are a staple of back-to-school shopping. For $3, you can snag a 10-piece pack of washable fine-tip markers. However, if your child only needs a five-pack, Dollar Tree sells them for $1.25.
5. Cartoon Character Backpacks
Price: $5.00
One great back-to-school tradition that gets kids excited is picking out a new backpack. Dollar Tree offers a variety of cartoon-character backpacks, including Bluey, Barbie and Sonic. At $5 each, you can’t go wrong.
6. Laptop Sleeves
Price: $5.00
Living in the digital age means your child might have a computer or tablet for schoolwork. Dollar Tree has 10x15 laptop sleeves in pink, gray, blue and black. These sleeves not only protect your child’s laptop, but make an affordable addition to your back-to-school list.
7. Felt Tip Pens
Price: $5.00
These felt-tip pens can make taking notes and completing assignments easier. Dollar Tree has a ten-pack of felt-tip pens in assorted colors for $5. These pens are a perfect addition to your back-to-school list.
8. Erasable Highlighters
Price: $5.00
Mistakes happen, which is why erasable highlighters are a great find to your kid’s school supply list. These erasable highlighters come in a pack of ten in various colors, from neon yellow to bright pink. If you’re looking to spruce up your note-taking, pick up these highlighters at Dollar Tree now.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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