I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is coming to an end. For parents of school-aged children, that means it's time to stock up on school supplies. Your favorite retailers have cleared the shelves of charcoal and sunscreen to make room for pencils and backpacks. But before you start crying, I'm here to tell you that you don't have to blow your entire budget on school supplies. If you want to get the items on your kids' list for less, you should know about the back to school items from Target for $5 or less.
There's something about Target that can make even the most disciplined, budget-conscious shopper lose all of their will power. You walk in for a bottle of shampoo and end up leaving hours later with a cart full of other things you had no idea you needed but bought because they were just so darn cheap. And school supplies are no exception. Target has a huge selection of pencils, markers, crayons, and more for under $5.
The first day of school will be here before you know it. So get out of the pool and get to your local Target to stock up on all of the school supplies your kids need. With all of the money you save on supplies, you'll still have money left to spend on a cool back to school wardrobe — for your kid o yourself.
1Yoobi Color-In Zip Pencil Case
Yoobi Color-In Zip Pencil Case, ($5), Target
The Yoobi color-in zip pencil case lets kids keep all of their pencils and pens in one fun and convenient place. Your kids will love decorating it in their favorite colors. And you can feel good knowing that your part of your purchase will go to help schools in need.
2Sharpie Pens
Sharpie Marker 3-Count Fine Tip Pens, ($5), Target
You can bet your kid won't be the only one in class with a Paw Patrol backpack this year. So make sure you stock up on Sharpie fine tip pens so you can label their items and avoid confusion.
3up & up Highlighters
up & up 10-Count Multicolored Highlighters, ($5), Target
You can make just about anything stand out with a pack of multicolored highlighters. They come in a variety of bold colors to make sure you don't miss any important details.
4Erasers
Paper Mate 12-Count Pink Pearl Eraser, ($5), Target
Your kids may make a few mistakes while doing homework, which is why you'll want to keep plenty of Paper Mate pink pearl erasers on hand.
5Construction Paper
up & up 200 Sheet Construction Paper, ($4), Target
Kids can create lots of cool and creative artwork with a pack of up & up construction paper. The heavyweight sheets come in practically every color of the rainbow and should stand up to just about any project your kids can imagine.
6Spiral Notebooks
up & up 1-Subject College Ruled Spiral Notebooks, ($4), Target
If you have older kids, you're going to need at least one pack of spiral notebooks. The pack includes notebooks in five different colors so your kids can keep up with all of their favorite (and not-so-favorite) subjects.
7Pencils
up & up 24-Count Wood Pencils, ($1), Target
Pencils are a must-have on just about every back to school list. Target has you covered with a 24 pack of #2 pencils.
8Crayons
Crayola Crayons - 64 Count, ($4), Target
Your aspiring artists will love this giant pack of Crayola crayons. With 64 colors to choose from, you're going to need the built-in sharpener to keep all of those crayons on point.
9Glitter Markers
Crayola 6-Count Glitter Markers, ($5), Target
Make their artwork sparkle with Crayola glitter markers. They come in six shiny colors that your kids will get a lot of use out of.
10Pastel Markers
Crayola Broadline Pastel Markers, ($1), Target
If glitter isn't their thing, try Crayola's pastel markers. They come in 10 brilliant colors and are just as cool.
11Scissors
Fiskars Blunt Tip Scissors, ($1), Target
If your little ones are learning to cut, they're going to need a pair of blunt tip scissors. They're small enough for tiny hands, and the blunt tip will make sure they are safe.
12Glue Sticks
Elmer's School Glue Sticks, ($4), Target
Teachers love Elmer's glue sticks, and moms will love them too. They're completely safe and washable, so you won't have to worry about your kids damaging their duds.
13School Glue
Elmer's Washable School Glue, ($2), Target
Whether you're making a collage or slime you're going to need lots of Elmer's washable school glue this year. And moms don't have to worry about messes — it's totally safe and washable.
14Mounting Putty
Scotch Removable Mounting Putty, ($2), Target
Turn your home into your own private gallery with Scotch removable mounting putty. You can decorate your walls with all of their creations without causing any damage.
15Large Crayons
Crayola UltraClean Large Washable Crayons, ($2), Target
Younger kids will love coloring extra large washable crayons. The larger size is perfect for their cute little hands.
16Colored Pencils
up & up 12-Count Colored Pencils, ($2), Target
Add some color to their homework with colored pencils that are non-toxic, and safe for even your tiniest students.
17Pretzel Erasers
Yoobi Pretzel Erasers, ($2), Target
Making mistakes will be a lot more fun if your kids have pretzel erasers to fix them. You can bend and twist these colorful erasers into different shapes. And they're smudge-resistant, so they won't leave their homework a mess.
18Sticky Notes
Multi-Colored Post-It Notes, ($1), Target
The school year is a busy time for most families. You may not all be on the same schedule, but you can leave notes and reminders for one another with multi-colored Post-It Notes.
19Composition Book
Mead Primary Composition Journal, ($5), Target
There's a good chance you'll see composition journal on your child's supply list. And it makes sense since they're affordable and come in fun designs.
20Printer Paper
up & up 400 Sheet Printer Paper, ($3), Target
A pack of printer paper doesn't last long in my house, but back to school season is the best time to stock up. And at this price, you can't afford to pass it up.
21Folders
up & up Plastic 2-Pocket Folder With Prongs, ($0.50), Target
Keep their homework in one convenient place with some pocket folders. With a price this cheap, you can afford to have one for every subject.
