Back to school can be a stressful time for kids, but it doesn’t have to be. The back-to-school season could be one of the most exciting times. It is a time to buy new clothes, start new projects, and make new friends. It is also a time to pick out some great gifts for your little ones. With the right back to school gifts for kids, the start of the new school year can be a fun and exciting experience.

The best back-to-school gifts are those that will help kids get ready for their first day of school or going into a new class and new school year. These school presents should be age appropriate and should be something that will make them excited about going back to school. They can include things like new clothes, new shoes, or a backpack with their favourite character on it. Other great ideas include personalised stationery and notebooks with their name on them; as well as personalised pencils and erasers.

To help you get your kids motivated for going back to school and to give them a good start for a bright school year have a look at some of these school gift ideas.

Back to School Gifts for Kids Ideas

It only seems like the other day I was posting my recommendations for school teacher gifts. But it is that time of year again! The kids have had a long summer holiday and now we have to try and get them happy, excited and motivated to go back to school!

Water Bottles

When you’re wearing a school uniform there are not many ways to stand out from the crowd. But having an awesome water bottle can help! Here are some of my favourites for this year.

Kid Classic Sport 12oz from Klean Kanteen

If you’re as fed up as I am with having to spend money on fruit shoots for your kids lunchbox, check out this fabulous bottle from Klean Kanteen. At 12oz It’s the perfect size to easily fit in with your kids lunch, replacing the need for reusable plastic fruit shoots. You can fill it with squash and it will make the perfect lunchtime drink for your kids.

Made from stainless steel it has a spill proof sport cap with removable soft silicone spout for easy cleaning. It also has an easy carry loop so it can be attached to a school bag, lunch bag or backpack. The chip-resistant Klean Coat finish is durable and safe for both people and planet. There are lots of different designs to choose from. We love our planets design. The Kids Classic Sport is available for £16.95 from Klean Kanteen.

Tinc Tribal character-design

This Tinc Tribal Character-Design water bottle has a flip and clip design making it leak proof and it’s also dishwasher safe. So it’s a winner for us parents. But kids will love it too as the Tinc Tribal character design is fun and cool. It also has a carry loop making it easy for kids to carry. The BPA plastic is shatter proof and is a great price at just £8 from Amazon with prime membership next day free delivery!

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Name White Water Bottle

This is such a great idea if you want to make sure your kid doesn’t lose or come home with the wrong water bottle! The fun font is perfect for kids and you can personalise the bottle with your child’s name.

Made from top-quality aluminium and featuring a screw top, secure drinking cap and hand carabiner clip this water bottle has a generous 600ml capacity which is more than enough to last through your child’s school day or gym session.

Available from Boutique Gifts for just £9.99

Story Books

Story books are one of the most popular and traditional back-to-school gifts for kids. They can help children prepare for school in a fun and relatable way. Back to school books are brilliant to help children with their emotions about a new school year, such as nerves and trepidation. They can also help with expectations so your child feels prepared for school. Here are two of my favouite books for this year:

Back to School Personalised Book

The Back to School Personalised Book is the perfect way to help children manage their rollercoaster of emotions and get excited about going back to school. Kids can feel very anxious about going back to school. It can be overwhelming with the child’s new teacher, a full class and new subjects to learn. The book is an easy read and allows you to make this story really personalised for your child so reading it will be relatable as well as fun. Your child’s name appears not only on the cover but also throughout the pages of the story. You can also add the school name of the cover and include a special message on the title page, making it a lovely personalised gift.

The Back to School Personalised book is available from £22.99 from inthebook.com and currently there’s 20% OFF EVERYTHING! – Use Code: SCHOOL20

50% of Waterstones Bestsellers

From Harry Potter to essential school readings, if you subscribe to Kids Pass you will get 50% off Bestsellers. Kids Pass also have some other great Back to School offers including 30% off back-to-school items from M&S, up to 50% off JD Sports, plus more.

Meesha Makes Friends: A Big Bright Feelings Book

Meesha Makes Friends is a wonderful picture book for any child feeling nervous about returning to school or who finds it hard to make friends. It’s perfect for helping children navigate social situations and learn to be accepting and inclusive of others. Available from Amazon for just £5.94 it has next day free delivery from Prime Members.

School Supplies

School supplies are a great gift to start the beginning of the school year on a high. From new pencils to fun tags, school supplies are a great idea as a back to school gift.

Rainbow Sticky Notes

This little gift is a fun way to get kids organised during the school year. It comes with 100 x Sticky Notes in assorted sizes and colours for all your children’s best and brightest ideas. The Rainbow Sticky Notes are available from Amazon for £4.85 with next day free delivery for Amazon Prime Members.

Colour in and learn pencil cases

These pencil cases from eatsleepdoodle are ideal kids gifts for school. I love the fun colour-in dinosaur pencil case which comes with a set of ten wash-out fabric pens that fit neatly inside, ideal for a budding artist. Kids can colour in and name the different dinosaurs, learning as they go, and they can find out more dinosaur info on Eat Sleep Doodle’s fun learning resource page here. This cool pencil case is one of the best ways to give your child a fun but educational gift!

Harry Potter Stickers

The Harry Potter Stickers are a fun gift no matter what grade level your kid is in, after all who doesn’t love Harry Potter! At just £3 from the Works you get 50 stickers in total. A fun way for kids to decorate their notebooks and pencil cases.

Cactus Desktop Organiser

Mustard’s Cactus desk tidy is a cute gift idea and way to help your child keep their pends in one place! It looks awesome m much nicer than your average pen. It features a magnetic section ideal for tidying up paper clips and the Cacti arms hold elastic bands perfectly.

Available from Amazon for £12.95.

College Students

If your big kid is about to go off to college or university you can help them feel inspired for their new educational challenge with a present from home. Student gifts are great way to support your kids.

Bookworm Backpack

I love this backpack from Vendula London. There is room for everything your kid could need. The bag has many pockets to keep all belongings organised such as stationery, tablets and notebooks. It is light to carry, it also looks amazing with its marble effect finish, cat-shaped studs on the front pocket and a book-shaped charm. Perfect for your college student!

Vendula London are an award-winning ethical fashion brand, who make luxury vegan bags and accessories. The bags are fabulously quirky, beautifully made and very original, often with a vintage theme. which students love! They have lots of gifts for students including phone cases and notebooks and of course their fabulously original backpacks too.

Parker Jotter Ball Pen Stainless Steel

This engraved Parker Jotter Ball Pen is a lovely personalised gift which is ideal for new students. It features a stainless steel barrel and cap with high-shine trims and a signature Parker arrowhead clip. The pen can be personalised with up to 11 characters and will be laser engraved by one of Boutique Gifts in-house experts. Once engraved the pen will be packed in a signature Parker gift box and carefully wrapped before being sent out to you.

Coldzyme

Not a traditional school student gift but most definitely a practical one! Following the return of schools and colleges after a prolonged break, it is common for colds and similar viral infections to circulate. If your child is off to college make sure their first aid cupboard is well-stocked with cold and flu essentials including packets of tissues, hand sanitizer,  age-appropriate pain relief and decongestants.  You might also want to give them ColdZyme® Mouth Spray. This easy-to-use oral spray for common colds forms a protective active enzyme barrier on the mucous membrane in the throat.  Suitable for use by children over 4 years, it’s an ideal first line of defence.

Available from boots and amazon.co.uk

ColdZyme (7ml), £10.99

ColdZyme (20ml), £17.50

School Backpacks

And finally, school backpacks. The most important gift for any kid, backpacks need to be both fun and practical. Amazon is a great port of call when looking for backpacks for kids. Here are a couple of my favourites.

Snug Kids Backpack for School 

This Snug Kids Backpack is lightweight and water resistant. Perfect for preschool and primary school.

The Snug school backpack is currently £14.99 from Amazon.

Bluey Backpack for Boys and Girls

This backpack is great for little Bluey fans. It features Bluey and her friends – Coco, Honey, Mackenzie, Winton and Bentley. The bag is a Roxy style design with a large main zipped pocket, a smaller front zipped pocket, two shoulder straps and a top carry handle. It has lots of extra little details that your little one is sure to love. The Bluey logo is also included on the front pocket of the bag and is finished with a cute cockatoo-shaped rubber stamp as a zip pull.

Available from Amazon from £16.95

The Mandalorian Helmet Bag Official Star Wars 3D Metallic Beskar Metal Like Backpack for Kids

This officially licensed backpack is a good idea for any Star Wars Fan!

Available from Amazon for £14.95

Bath Bombs

Bath bombs are a great way to get the kids in the bath on a school night. Time for them to play but also relax before the start of a busy day. I love these Animal bath bombs from Amazon

I hope this back to school gifts for kids guide has been helpful and will set your child up for a great year ready to face the new challenges ahead. Let me know in the comments below how your school shopping is going and what your kids love.