How is it really already that time again? Time for buying back packs, markers, folders, paper, lunchboxes, etc. Back to School can be stressful when you are trying to find the best deals on all these items. Last week before we checked out Aldi, we decided to pop into Dollar Tree to scope out the best items for back to school!
Not all items are the best price or best quality at Dollar Tree.You really have to watch for prices related to quantity and brand. I always buy my markers and crayons at Target or Wal-Mart during Back to School sales when they have Crayola or Rose Art marked down.
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Here are some of the supply items I thought were great deals at Dollar Tree for Back to School!
Bandages and Hand Sanitizer
These two items have been on every school supply list we have had. Every classroom needs hand sanitizer and bandages More of these items may even be requested throughout the year.
Pencil Boxes and Pouches
I couldn’t believe the huge variety of pencil boxes, cases and pouches they had at Dollar Tree. Whatever type you need, you can find there. I thought the pencil pouches came in a great variety of patterns as well. I am a sucker for a cute print!
Composition Books
Speaking of cute prints, I fell in love with their selection of composition books. Sometimes you can only find the boring black ones. These were super cute and I was tempted to snag one for myself! 🙂
Elmer’s School Glue
I was excited to find Elmer’s Glue at Dollar Tree. I think this is a good price and went ahead and grabbed one to keep at home as well.
Calculators
If a calculator is on your list, these looked like good basic calculators to pick up.
Clipboards
I was actually pretty excited to spot these clipboards. We were asked to bring one in last winter and I tried to find a good deal on one. I ended up spending $5 on one at Target.
Folders and Binders
Dollar Tree has a large selection of binders and folders. In years past, we have had to find certain colors based on the school supply list. This means you can’t always buy the value packs that are such a great deal at some of the other stores. This is a good price if you need to buy them individually.
Water Bottles and Lunch Containers
These are some of my favorite items! These little lunch containers are perfect for creating your own homemade lunchables. I am also excited to find these water bottles. We lost quite a few water bottles last year. It doesn’t hurt quite as bad when they are only $1!
Pencils, Pens, and Highlighters
Our store has a huge selection of pens, pencils, and highlighters. You can also spot erasers and index cards in these pictures! They may not have the standard pencils that some grades require. It is fun to let the kids go in and pick some fun pens or pencils out themselves though. I know I always enjoyed that! (Side note: Does anyone remember pink and purple notebook paper? I always begged for that so I could put it in my Trapper Keeper!)
Poster Board
Poster Board may not be something you are looking for during Back to School. I thought I would include it just in case anyone has the need for it later in the year. It is definitely the best deal you will find on poster board.
Preschool Supplies
If you have a preschooler, Dollar Tree is the place to get lots of great learning supplies. These manuscript tablets are great. They also have a large variety of activity books geared towards preschoolers.
I hope this has been helpful for someone! I don’t know about you, but I am hoping to enjoy the last bit of summer before getting back into school routines. Where do you shop for school supplies? I’d love to hear about any deals you find!
Awesome finds!!! Love the dollar store!!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by Vanessa! I love finding good deals! 🙂
YEAH!!!! Just found another store to add to my homeschooling supply run. We are focusing more on keeping our toddler entertained this year and I saw some easy ways to buy him his own supplies, just like his sister 🙂
That is a great idea Michelle! I plan on getting my preschooler more supplies there this fall to help her get ready for school!
Im not ready for BTS but these are great finds! I love those clipboards!
Thanks Harmony! I thought those were awesome! I may have to go back and get one for myself!
What a great selection they have ! I definitely wasted some money getting these at Target ! I will have to go check out the dollar store !
I definitely have too! I am trying to be better about that now and I am learning so much about where to shop for things! 🙂
These are such great deals! I love that you stopped at Aldi last week, Aldi is one of my favorite places ever, haha!
Aldi really is awesome! I went back again this week and now I think I’m getting the hang of it! 🙂
this is great to know. I love getting some great stuff from the dollar store first then go to other stores. thanks for sharing
It is always a good idea to check the dollar stores first! 🙂 I know I’ll be doing that more in the future.
Thank you so much for sharing! My oldest is headed off to his first year of school, so this is perfect!!
Good luck Gina! I’m sure he will do great!
That is awesome! Great idea 🙂 and I love that they have the character bandaids there now too. Thanks for the suggestions!!! 🙂
We were excited to find those bandaids too! I think we snagged some Emoji ones! 🙂
You know, it’s funny… I never even thought to check the dollar store for this kind of thing. Thanks so much for the reminder, and also sharing all of the great deals you found!
Thanks Paula! Hope you found it helpful! 🙂
These are great finds. I love the dollar store for things like these!
Me too Corey! Makes me so happy to find things we need at a low price! 🙂
Great items found at the dollar store. Fantastic to find a way to save money this time of year.
Yes, we are always looking for ways to save! 🙂
The Dollar Tree is one of my favorite stores, especially for school supplies. I also love shopping there to get school supplies to donate as well.a
That is a great idea to donate supplies!
Dollar Tree is a great place to get a LOT of things, not just school supplies!
This is so true Andrea! We find so many things there!
Wow! Lots of great ideas and things to get at the Dollar Tree! I love shopping there for stuff for my toddlers. Target and Walmart are great for clearance finds after the back to school sales are over.
Thanks for the tip Connie! I’ll have to check that out next month!
I never really think of Dollar stores for BTS but it makes so much sense! We will be stocking up soon….and I have to say the pencil boxes are awesome – I find they really last through the school year and beyond
LOVE the Dollar Store…can always find some great finds!!
I grabbed some of those mechanical pencils and pencil pouches! Such a great deal!
I love the Dollar Tree. My last visit, I was surprised at the variety of school supplies. I picked up some for my toddler and some for my home office, too!
I need to pick up a clip board and a manuscript tablet for my 4 year old. We are starting homeschool this year!
The dollar store has such great finds! I get lots of little household things there, too.
I LOVE back to school time now that I don’t have to go to school :p I get so tempted to buy all the amazing new stationery but I remember that it’s at its most expensive and try my best not to spend all the money I have! The pound shop is a great place to start and not blow my budget!
Great finds!! I’m going to have to check mine out!