20 Buys That Bring Fun Back to School

Quell back-to-school anxieties and fears with a sweet little lunch note that will give your child a midday boost of encouragement. These precious cards from Anthropologie feature bright, cheery designs and room for a custom handwritten message.

Bring on the rainbow with this set of 24 colored pencils — with an artistic bonus. The pencils are made with watercolor pigments so after your kids color a base layer, they can use a paintbrush and water to shade and blend their picture.

Lost and found is an unavoidable part of elementary-school life. Practically daily. Help kiddos keep track of all their school gear with these handy labels. Not only are they dishwasher-, microwave- and laundry- safe, they come in hundreds of different designs you can customize.

The standard pink eraser may be on the school supply list, but that doesn't mean you can't send a little playfulness along to class. This set of six dinosaur erasers gets rid of any spelling errors and adds a jungle of joy to your child's desk.