Start the school year off right with the best pencil cases, calculators and more.
While you're busy enjoying summer days, it's easy to forget that the new school year is just around the corner.
As you soak up the last of the hot summer days, know it's never too early to start back-to-school shopping — especially when the true goal is to get the most bang for your buck. Transitioning into school mode with a fresh set of school supplies helps kick off the year right. If you've got the backpack and back-to-school outfit locked down, now it's time to get the classroom essentials.
Classroom essentials are the items you'll have to whip out mid-lecture. It could be a new pencil case to keep those writing utensils, colored pencils and art supplies organized, a new calculator to ace your math homework or a charger to make sure your electronics have plenty of juice. We've rounded up the items you'll need to make your time in the classroom easier.
Ahead, check out our top back-to-school classroom essentials for the 2024-2025 school year.
The Best Calculators for 2024
Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE Color Graphing Calculator
Make graphing and calculations easy and efficient with the TI-84 Plus CE's vibrant color screen and intuitive interface. It also has a built-in USB port, which allows you to transfer data between the calculator and a computer.
Casio fx-55 PLUS Elementary/Middle School Fraction Calculator
If you're looking for a calculator for an elementary or middle school student, this will do the job.
Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator
Our calculations tell us that this scientific calculator is a must-have for the school year ahead.
Texas Instruments TI-30XS MultiView Scientific Calculator
Math homework just got a whole lot more fun thanks to this simple scientific calculator.
Texas Instruments Nspire CX II Graphing Calculator
Get into graphing with this advanced calculator from Texas Instruments.
Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Programmable Graphing Calculator
Make your school year easier with this Texas Instruments graphing calculator.
The Best Pencil Cases for 2024
Spacemate Heavy Duty Canvas Pencil Case
Keep all your school essentials organized with this stylish pencil bag that you can easily slide into your backpack. The case has a variety of pockets and zippers inside for streamlined storage and comes in multiple fun colors.
LockerMate Eva Zipper Pencil Pouch Avocado
You don't even need to like avocados to enjoy this adorable avocado-shaped pencil case.
Easthill Big Capacity Pencil and Pen Case
Add a pop of color to your school essentials
Zipit Big Monster Pencil Case
This monstrously cute case comes in multiple colors.
Rough Enough Canvas Pencil Pouch
This sturdy bag also works for small tools and electronics.
Easthill Big Capacity Pencil Pen Case Pouch
This chic and convertible pencil pouch is big enough to hold 25 pencils or pens.
Homecube Pen Case
The inner flap pocket can hold cards, sticky notes or chargers, while the mesh pocket can keep USB cables or earbuds in place.
Qianshan Pencil Case Holder
Store just over 200 colored pencils or more than 100 gel pens in this case with elastic slots to keep you organized.
Easthill Grid Mesh Pen Pencil Case with Zipper
See everything at a glance when using this mesh pencil case.
Cicimelon Pencil Case
Shoppers love the sturdy and durable canvas material of this pencil pouch.
Dobmit Pencil Case in Beige
This simple and sophisticated case holds at least 20 pens or pencils.
Easthill Big Capacity Pencil Pouch
With two separate compartments, this pencil case will help to keep all of your supplies seamlessly organized.
The Best Chargers for 2024
Anker 621 Magnetic Portable Charger (MagGo)
With long work and school days ahead, make on-the-go charging easy using the Anker portable charger. This product attaches to your phone for an easy way to up your battery percentage.
iWALK Small USB C Portable Charger
Keep phones alive throughout the day with the help of this compact and portable phone charger.
Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger
This small but mighty portable charger can deliver up to three and a half iPhone charges.
Mophie Powerstation
There’s nothing worse than running out of juice on your phone or tablet before the end of the day. The Mophie Powerstation external battery holds enough charge to give your device up to 36 additional hours of life.
Find everything you need to head back to class for the 2024-2025 school year in our Fall 2024 Back-to-School Shopping Guide.