Fresh Start
The grips on these BIC erasers will keep fingers smudge-free while correcting mistakes.
BIC Erasers, available at office supply stores, $1.39 for 2-pack and $1.99 for 4-pack
Piece of Cake
Staples' cute tape dispenser is a sweet addition to any desktop.
Hot Pink Cupcake Tape Dispenser, Staples stores, $8.99
Dear Diary
This journal comes with several sheets of scratch art paper—purr-fect for your tween's notes and doodles.
Hello Kitty Neon Scratch Journal, Claire's stores, $12.99
Lap of Luxury
Teens can finish late-night homework in comfort on this portable desk that holds a notebook or a laptop.
Study Aid
With this booklet's grammar guides and quick spelling tips, your kid will excel in English class and never again confuse their, there and they're.
Carry It All
The ultimate companion to any study session—a catchall for pens, highlighters, Post-it notes and flags.
Post-it Pop-up Combo Dispenser by Karim, available at office supply stores, $20.60
Building Blocks
Show off your kid's good grades on the fridge door with these sturdy magnets.
Light the Way
If your teens must ride bikes after dark, make sure they have these portable clip-on lights attached to the front and back of their rides.
Magic Ink
Pilot's Bottle 2 Pen gets two green thumbs up for being the world's first pen made from recycled bottles.
Stick with It
Say goodbye to sticky fingers and messes—Elmer's glue pen is a clean solution for your kid's science projects.
Get Organized
Staples' Arc notebooks provide as much customizability as regular binders, and the leather cover is definitely a step up from the average canvas variety.
Bright Idea
Keep your kid's desk organized with this cute neon green pencil holder from the Museum of Modern Art Design Store.
Accent Mark
Simplify note-taking and studying for your teen with this 3-in-1 pen from Post-it, which includes a flag dispenser and a highlighter.
Post-it 3-in-1 Flag+ Pen and Highlighter, available at office supply stores, $5.99 for 2-pack and $7.99 for 3-pack
Clip Art
These nifty binder clips will motivate your teen to keep school papers organized and deadlines in check.
Wise Words
Your teen will get a self-esteem boost every time she writes herself a reminder: Lady Gaga's anti-bullying Born This Way Foundation teamed up with Office Depot to create school supplies that bear messages of empowerment, like those on these "Kindness Sticks" Post-its.
All the Write Moves
Skip the wooden pencils and sharpener—these BIC mechanical pencils make writing and solving math problems effortless.
BIC Atlantis Fashion Mechanical Pencil, available at office supply stores, $3.39 for a 2-pack and $6.49 for a 4-pack
Straight and Narrow
Both you and your kids will love these scissors that have an attached laser guide to keep cuts straight.
Science Experiment
Feed your kids' curiosity with this handy gadget that doubles as a powerful telescope and microscope.
Turn Up the Music
Noise-isolating earphones are perfect for bus rides home from school.
Cross It Off
Help your busy teen stay on top of things with a handy pocket-sized notebook that's filled with blank checklists.
Originally published in July 2012 on FamilyCircle.com.
This piece was accurate at publication time, but all prices, offerings and styles are subject to change.
