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Back To School: 10 Fun School Supplies To Add To Your List

First Posted: 08/09/11 08:21 AM ET   Updated: 10/09/11 06:12 AM ET



Yes, yes, we all know glue, No. 2 pencils and composition books are on back to school supply lists, but there are plenty of other gadgets, tools and just plain cool stuff that will help send your kids back to class with a little flair.

We rounded up 10 fun school supplies you won't find on most official lists, but that will definitely help make learning just a little more fun. Who wouldn't want to study in style?

Victorinox Swiss Army Slim USB Drive
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Older students need to be able to transport computer files easily, and these flash memory drives are both cool, secure and handy. Waterproof and shock-resistant, they're perfect for storing music, photos, videos and even homework.
At swissknifeshop.com, $40
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Yes, yes, we all know glue, No. 2 pencils and composition books are on back to school supply lists, but there are plenty of other gadgets, tools and just plain cool stuff that will help send your ki...
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Totto
"Not 'Noise' One Round: *Music*
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11:02 PM on 08/24/2011
Schoolbells ring, and children sing,
"It's back to Robert Hall, again",
Mother knows, for all their clothes,
"It's back to Robert Hall, again",
"You'll find more at Robert Hall,
Back to Robert Hall!"
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Pres. Sarcasm Society. Like we need your approval.
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02:10 AM on 08/10/2011
Be read to show every teacher who asks that that is a USB and not small pocket watch.

Our schools haven't had lockers in over two decades.

The shoe pouch is bulky and will take up too much space in a backpack.

The guitar pens are cute. They will either be quickly stolen or confiscated when students disrupt the class playing air guitar pen instead of taking notes. Leave it at home for homework.

The apple pad is cute but too bulky for a backpack. You also won't be able to use it to turn in notes. Also not new. I have one. I never use it because it's not a post it and the area is small and an odd shape. Decoration yes, practical no.

$20 for a tape dispenser? Leave it at home. You don't need tape at school. If you do, the teacher has a dispenser on the desk for you to use.

The lunch erasers are cute, small enough for the backpack and practical. Will also be easily stolen. I think the sushi ones are cuter.

All of our classrooms have drinking fountains so Hello Kitty is unnecessary and taking up room in backpacks.

The scented pencils are fine as long as no one in the class is allergic to perfumes.

There is no reason for paper clips at school. If you need one, the teacher has plenty. Get caught wearing your paper clips like a moustache, they'll be confiscated too.
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Hrithika Paul
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05:39 PM on 09/25/2011
why r u looking at the negative sides, look at the positive sides
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05:20 PM on 08/09/2011
very very silly stuff........
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