Essential school supplies for every child in 2026

Essential Back-to-School Gear for 2026

As the new school year approaches, it’s time to prepare your child with all the necessary items to ensure they are organised, comfortable, and ready to make a stylish impression in the classroom. From trendy pencil cases to insulated drink bottles and school shoes, this curated list of must-have school supplies will help your little one stay on top of their game.

Beysis Personalised Kids Water Bottle

This 300ml Beysis water bottle is designed with little hands in mind. It features a matte rubber finish, a silicone-sealed screw-top lid, and a foolproof flip spout, making it easy for kids to use. The double-walled stainless steel construction ensures drinks stay cold for 24 hours or hot for 12. Plus, you can personalise it with your child’s name or initials, ensuring it never gets lost.

Available in five colours
Personalise with custom text
Materials: 18/8 Stainless Steel base with food grade PP lid
Capacity: 340ml/10oz
Dimensions: 7cm (diameter) by 16.5cm (height)
Wash the bottle before first use.
Do not wash in the dishwasher. Hand wash with warm soapy water and let dry with lid removed.
Caution: Do not place this cup in the microwave or the freezer.

Knobby Kids’ Underwear

Stock up on comfortable, fun undies with Knobby’s back-to-school deal. Pick any 3 kids’ designs for $60 and lock in their favourites for the term. With personalisation options and ultra-soft, breathable fabric, it’s one less school morning battle for parents.

Pick any 3 kids’ designs for $60
Add initials to each pair — perfect for school, sport and sleepovers
Soft, breathable and durable for all-day comfort
Made from ultra-soft pin-hole BottleBlend® fabric
Crafted from up to five recycled plastic bottles
3cm waistband with plush inner microfleece
Lightweight 160gsm for versatility and comfort
88% recycled polyester / 12% spandex
Tagless with printed care label
Ethically and sustainably made in China
Official underwear sponsor of the Winter Olympics
Promotion ends 31 January

Harrison School Shoes

Harrison Daytona Youth offers a durable design made to handle everyday school wear. Comfort-first features include cushioned insoles, and expert fitting available at Shoes & Sox with the Expert Shoe Crew. A portion of every sale supports families facing childhood cancer.

Durable design made to handle everyday school wear
Comfort-first features, including cushioned insoles
Expert fitting available at Shoes & Sox
Proud partner of Redkite, supporting families facing childhood cancer
$1 donated from every pair of Daytona school shoes sold until 8 February 2026

Bluey Case and Bottle Set

Make lunchtime fun with this Bluey case and bottle set. Featuring a bright 3D front panel with everyone’s favourite Blue Heeler, it’s perfect for school or days out. The insulated lunch case keeps food fresh, while the matching drink bottle helps kids stay hydrated on every adventure.

Bluey 3D print
Insulated
Top carry handle
Side mesh bottle holder
Zip closure
Dimensions/ size: 23cm (H) x 18cm (W) x 9cm (D)

Pigeon StarTouch Straw Cup with Gravity Ball 250ml – Berry Blast

This drink bottle is designed to work with your baby’s natural sucking and swallowing patterns, helping build confidence at every stage. Its two-step straw system introduces straw drinking gradually, starting with a familiar, gentle flow and progressing to a higher flow as your baby develops stronger oral control.

Supports straw training. Sensory bumps guide lip closure and natural drinking motion
Short straw tip reaches only the tongue’s tip to promote proper swallow development
Spill-free drinking without biting or strong suction
Gravity ball straw for drinking comfortably from any angle
Made with 20% ISCC-certified bio-based plastic*

Anko Mocha Glass Bento Lunch Box with Cutlery

This lunch box keeps your food fresh, organised and ready to enjoy. The generous one-litre size fits plenty of your favourite meals, and the included fork and spoon mean you’re never caught short. With its moka-coloured box and off-white cutlery, it looks good too. The glass base is microwave and freezer safe, while the airtight, watertight seal helps prevent leaks and keep food fresh.

Microwave and freezer safe (glass base only)
Dishwasher safe
Airtight and watertight
BPA free

Hello Kitty Backpack

The Hello Kitty backpack is perfect for little ones heading to school or on outings. It features a spacious main compartment with a zippered closure, a handy front zip pocket and two side mesh pockets for drinks or snacks. Adjustable padded shoulder straps, a padded back panel and a top carry handle make it comfortable and easy to carry.

1 main compartment with zippered closure
1 front zippered pocket
2 side mesh pockets
adjustable padded shoulder straps
padded back panel
top carry handle

CrunchBox OG Lunch Box | Pots & Bag & Snack Container

This bestseller makes packing a full day of lunches and snacks effortless. The complete eco-friendly set from Australian brand Seed & Sprout includes the CrunchBox Lunch Box, versatile snack pots, Large CrunchPot, silicone dividers, and roomy CrunchBag, making organisation and sustainable eating easier than ever.

Plastic-Free: Built from stainless steel and certified FDA and LFGB silicone, completely BPA and microplastic-free.
Reusable & Long-Lasting: Designed to be used for years, reducing single-use packaging waste.
Mindful Meal Prep: Keeps food organised without disposable containers or bags.
Positive Planet Impact: Choosing this bundle supports a more sustainable lifestyle for today and future generations.
Includes:
1 x CrunchBox Lunch Box | 1200ml capacity | 4 compartments
1 x Set of 3 Leakproof Pots | 50ml, 100ml and 375ml capacity
1 x Large CrunchPot with a 800ml capacity and leak-proof silicone lid
1 x Set of 2 Silicone Snack Dividers
1 x CrunchBag 6.5L

Kids Chore Chart Magnet LILAC

Simply stick your chart on the fridge or other magnetic surfaces and add your moveable magnetic chore pieces to each column for your little one to check off! With sections for house rules and a reward, these charts will help the whole family establish a happy home environment and positive focus for each week.

16 Chore Magnets
Monday- Sunday columns for your kids to tick off completed tasks
“This Week I Will” section to help little ones think of positive gestures and actions they can do throughout the week eg. be kind to my brother/sister, share my toys etc
“Home Rules” section which is great for setting family rules e.g. no tech after 7pm, family walks, no iPad after school etc
Reward section eg. go to the park, pick a movie etc
Dimensions: 29cm x 42cm
Includes:
1 x Steph Pase Kids Chore Chart
16 x chore magnets (included in packaging)
1 x black whiteboard marker

Stainless Steel Food Container Set

Crunch and sip at school just got easier! Seed & Sprout’s stainless steel food containers with silicone lids are a safe, durable, and eco-friendly way to store meals. Lightweight, stackable, and designed to nest for easy storage, they make packing lunches simple and stress-free for busy families.

Good for you and good for the planet. Crafted with LFGB Certified Silicone and 304 Grade Stainless Steel, making them food safe and 100% recyclable.
Dishwasher safe
Lightweight and fit perfectly inside Seed & Sprout’s range of Insulated Cooler Bags
Ideal for sandwiches, fruit, and salads.
Includes:
1 x Snack Pot in Liquorice or Almond colourway
1 x Set of 3 Nesting Containers in Liquorice or Almond colourway
1 x Set of 2 Nesting Containers in Liquorice or Almond colourway

Sistema Tritan Active Sports Water Bottle

With a flip-top lid to keep the sipper clean and a soft molded finger loop for easy carrying, this lightweight, impact-resistant bottle is ideal for active school days.

Made from durable, scratch resistant Tritan plastic
Features a flip top sipper lid to keep bottle tip clean, and a soft-moulded finger loop for easy on the go handling.
Dishwasher safe (on the top rack) and freezer safe.

Studymate Rectangle Lunch Bag Sugar Rush

The Studymate Rectangle Lunch Bag in a fun Sugar Rush design features a spacious main compartment and is specially designed to keep your food cooler for longer.

Polyester exterior and a PEVA lining.
Features an anti-microbial lining.
The zip closure keeps everything secure.
BPA free.
Dimensions 260W x 85D x 200H mm.
Ice pack is included.

Crayola 18 Pack Washable Doodle Scents Markers

Washable Doodle Scents markers smell like fun places and tasty foods that kids love, such as the outdoors, popcorn, and lemonade. They have cute character illustrations like ‘Buttered Popcorn,’ ‘Lemonade Stand,’ and ‘Barn Yard.’ The markers last longer, and you can revive the tip by dipping it in water.

Crayola’s washable ink is specially formulated to wash off machine washable clothing.
It also washes off walls, carpet and furniture with warm water and a sponge

Thermos FUNtainer Vacuum Insulated 355ml Drink Bottle

Thanks to its advanced vacuum insulation, this Thermos bottle will keep drinks at the perfect temperature for up to 12 hours. The easy-to-use hygienic push-button lid comes with a handy pop-up silicone mouthpiece.

Thermos vacuum insulation technology for maximum temperature retention, keeps cold up to 12 hours
Hygienic push button lid with pop-up silicone mouth-piece is easy to open
Kid-proof design – durable stainless steel interior and exterior withstands daily wear and tear
Flip-up carrying loop
Exterior stays condensation-free
Non-slip, scratch-resistant base
Capacity: 355ml

$39 SIM (28-day expiry)

The $39 SIM Plan is currently just $13, giving families a huge 75GB of data for 28 days, perfect for school-aged kids with their first phone. That’s around 2.5GB per day, plus unlimited calls and texts and data rollover, so parents can stay connected without worrying about running out. At just $0.46 a day, it’s an affordable way to keep kids safe, reachable and online when they need it. Ongoing recharges are $39.

28 day expiry
Ongoing recharges $39.
Sale ends 2 February
On new activations.
All for use in Australia
Online only

Thermos FUNtainer 290ml Vacuum Insulated Food Jar Whimsical Clouds Navy

Whether you want to keep food warm or cool, this Thermos food jar has you covered! With advanced vacuum insulation technology ensuring maximum temperature retention, meals stay hot or cold throughout the day. Perfect for a tasty school lunch that has been carried around in a bag all day.

Kid-proof design – durable stainless steel interior and exterior withstands daily wear and tear
Extra wide mouth is easy to fill, eat from, and clean
Non-slip, scratch-resistant base
Capacity: 290ml

Dettol Chamomile Hand Sanitiser WIth Clip – 50mL

This handy sanitiser can be clip onto a school bag, ensuring that effective hand hygiene is always within reach. Dettol Healthy Touch Instant Hand Sanitiser Refresh with Aloe Vera kills 99.99% of germs without water.

Trusted Dettol protection against 99.99% of germs on-the-go
No need for soap or water
Rinse free, non-sticky formula
Dermatologically tested
Comes in a convenient travel-size bottle and clip-on device

b.box sippy cup

Ideal for your little daycare kid or preschooler, this award-winning sippy cup features an innovative weighted straw that moves with the liquid, whatever angle the cup is tilted so tots can drink to the very last drop. The unique two-way valve straw ensures easy drinking and no leaks when serving warm and cool drinks.

6 months+
Dishwasher safe
Base is microwave safe
Made from PP and silicone, steel weighted ball
Dimensions (cup with lid) 15 x 12 x 7.5cm
240mls/8oz capacity
BPA, Phthalates and PVC free

Fruit Scented Markers Set with Unicorn Pencil Case

This unicorn-scented marker set is truly one-of-a-kind! Featuring a mix of jumbo and fine markers, twistable scented crayons, and mini glitter gel pens, your little artist can bring their coolest designs to life. Plus, there are four sheets of scented stickers starring Itsy Unicorn for even more fun!

Includes 10 x scented jumbo markers, 10 x scented fine markers, 12 x scented twistable crayons and 12 x mini glitter gel pens.
You can download seven adorable Itsy Unicorn coloring sheets to print and enjoy!
Plus, dive into the magic with Itsy Unicorn’s World app – just scan the case to bring Itsy Unicorn to life in her enchanting world. It’s a fully interactive 3D experience that’s as fun as it is magical!

Fidget Pop Pencil Case (Rainbow)

This shockproof and waterproof Fidget Pop pencil case that stores and organises all your child’s pens, pencil, textas and more. It is designed with a simple, main compartment that has an impressive internal capacity.