The Must-Have Preschool Supplies List For Your Mini Scholar

Wildkin 12-Inch Kids Backpack ($38)

This 12-inch pack will be just the right size for your preschooler — not too big, but still roomy enough for necessary school supplies and snacks. It's designed with several zippered compartments and features a name tag inside and front pocket reflective piping for easy identification. There's also a food-safe front compartment and a side mesh pocket for their travel cup or water bottle.

Welly Bravery Badges ($8)

Boo-boos happen. When your child is at school and you aren't around to kiss the pain away, these bandages can step in with their colorful animal prints to make your child feel better.

Ten Little Everyday High Top ($35, originally $46)

These high-top sneakers are lightweight, comfortable, and designed to fit a child's natural foot development. They're made out of vegan leather and a 100 percent cotton lining, so they're a sustainable alternative to other shoes. They also come with a pack of sneaker stickers that kids can use to add some personal flair to their shoes.

Crayola Large Multi-Cultural Crayons ($9)

Each box of multi-cultural crayons comes in eight assorted skin-tone colors and the same easy-to-hold size as Crayola's classic large packs.

Bentgo Kids Lunch Box ($28, originally $40)

This lunchbox has five compartments that are perfectly portioned for kids. It's also drop-proof, leak-proof, dishwasher-safe, and BPA-free.

Boogie Wipes ($14 for 3 packs)

These wet wipes are are great for snotty noses, but that's not all. You can also use them on sticky hands and messy faces, too.

Fit & Fresh Cool Coolers ($10)

These butterfly-shaped coolers are slim enough to fit in any lunchbox and easily keep foods chilled until the afternoon. And with a cold-pack you can count on, you can get more adventurous with school lunches.

Ziploc Snack Bags ($4)

If your child's teacher has requested baggies, why not have fun and bring them some that feature Mickey Mouse? These adorable bags can be used for storing snacks, crayons, and arts and crafts supplies.

CamelBak Eddy Kids Stainless Steel Bottle ($18)

There's plenty of kid-friendly water bottles out there, but CamelBack bottles consistently come out on top. This one for kids is spill-proof, simple for kids to use, and easy for parents to clean.

Crayola Jumbo Washable Crayons ($11 for 3 packs)

Crayons are a must for preschool. These come in a larger size that are easier for your preschooler to grip, and they clean up easily if your child accidentally colors on the table instead of their paper.

Make-A-Size Paper Towels ($14 for 6 rolls) These paper towels have a cloth-like texture that makes them more durable than other paper towels — a must for cleaning up preschool messes.

Stasher Reusable Food Bags ($12, originally $13) come in a variety of sizes and colors, and they will literally last the entire school year. Made from 100 percent silicone, they are dishwasher and microwave safe, and easy for little hands to seal.

Baby Yoda Stackable Snack Pack ($16) If your child is always snacking, this stackable cups will hold everything they need for a day at school. The three containers come with a removable handle and use a Twist 'n' Lock system to fend off spills.

Bumkins Waterproof Wet Bag ($12)

Whether it's an arts and crafts accident or a didn't-get-to-the-bathroom-fast-enough accident, your child's teacher will appreciate having an extra set of clothes on hand. Store them in this waterproof bag, so you have a safe, stink-proof spot to store the dirty clothes, too.

Ticonderoga My First Pencils Set ($6, originally $8)

Perfect for little hands, these pencils have a larger diameter than traditional ones and come pre-sharpened.

Princess Power ($15) This book channels the kind, courageous, and creative attributes of popular Disney princesses to ease the worries of kids who may be nervous about their first day of preschool. The lessons in this picture book will prepare kids to take on the challenges of starting school and discover their own power.

Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues ($11 for 10 boxes, originally $13) Come fall, your child's teacher is going to need a lot of tissues for all those little noses. These are softer and more soothing than regular tissues.

Elmer's Glue Sticks ($3 for 12, originally $13) The disappearing purple formula spreads on purple and dries clear, so kids can see what they're doing without making a big, gluey mess. Plus, these glue sticks are strong, easy to hold, and (most importantly) washable.

Lemon Scented Disinfecting Wipes ($3).

Your child's teacher will appreciate being well-stocked with these disinfecting wipes. They're bleach-free, smell great, and help clean germs from classroom surfaces.

Fiskars Pre-School Training Scissors ($5)

Designed for kids ages 3 and up, these training scissors come equipped with blunt safety blades and a training lever that opens the blades after each cut, so kids can learn proper cutting technique.

Five Star Plastic Pocket Folders ($15 for 4)

These folders are sturdy enough to keep every precious drawing and painting safe as it makes its way from the classroom to the refrigerator.