It’s officially time to be the hunt for school supplies! As you look through the deals, it helps to have an idea of what a good price is. This school supplies buy price list should help you make sure you get the best deal (and ignore the not-so-great ones)!
Don’t forget that we don’t see spring sales on these items, so get enough to last the whole school year!
Tip: You can price match name-brand items (not store brand) at Target, Staples, and Best Buy, so keep that in mind if some stores sell out of items. Staples also runs a 110% price match policy with school supplies that makes for an ever better deal on larger ticket items!
If you don’t need these items, consider donating. There are lots of kids in need and schools always welcome supplies.
See the weekly deals and make a shopping list:
2026 School Supplies Buy Price List
Pencils, Erasers, & Pens
No. 2 Pencils, 8-10 pk: 50¢
Mechanical Pencils, 10 ct: $1
Pencil Pouch: 99¢
Pink Erasers, 2 pk: 49¢
Pencil Top Erasers, 12 ct: 49¢
Manual Pencil Sharpener: 50¢
Pens, 4-10ct.: 99¢
Gel Pens, 2 pk: $1.85
Dry Erase Marker, 4 pk: $2.99
Arts & Crafts
Crayola Crayons, 24 ct: 50¢
Other Crayons, 24 ct: 35¢
Crayola Markers, 10 ct: 99¢
Other Markers, 10 ct: 50¢
Crayola Colored Pencils, 12 ct: 99¢
Watercolor Paints, 10 ct: $1
Scissors: 75¢ – $1.50
A favorite way to save on back to school shopping is getting it all TAX FREE!! If you live in an area that is offering 2026 back to school tax free weekends it can definitely be worth waiting to get your large ticket items like computer and clothes.
Check out the list of 2026 Back to School Tax Free weekend dates for each state. We have a few changes this year. New Jersey has removed their tax free weekend, but excited to add Illinois to the list for the first time since 2020! A few states have also increased purchase limits or extended date (go Florida for hitting an entire month)!
Whether you shop locally in-store or online you’ll get all items tax free during the dates for your state. Sales tax will be calculated based on where your order ships.
Savings Tip: If your area is not running a tax free weekend, shop online and have items mailed to family in other states to get it tax free on their state’s weekend.
2026 Tax Free Weekends
Alabama: 7/17-7/19
Clothing ($100 or less), Computers ($750 or less)
School supplies ($50 or less), Books ($30 or less)
full details here
Arkansas: 8/1-8/2
Clothing, School Supplies and Textbooks (only items $100 or less)
full details here
Connecticut: 8/16-8/22
Clothing and Footwear (less than $300 ea.)
*new* – includes school supplies, backpacks and lunchboxes
full details here
Florida: 7/20-8/20
Clothing ($100 or less), School Supplies ($50 or less)
Computers ($1500 or less)
full details here
*extended to a full month this year*
Illinois: 8/7-8/16
Clothing & Footwear, Computers, School Supplies
(no price limits)
*completely new this year* full details here
Iowa: 8/7-8/8
Clothing & footwear ($100 or less)
full details here
Maryland: 8/9-8/15
Clothing & Footwear ($100 or less), Backpack (first $40)
full details here
This week, use a CVS Photo code to get 85% off 16×20 Repositionable Posters, making them as low as $5! These are perfect for a party, a classroom, wall art and more!
To get the discount, enter code 5REPO at checkout.
This offer is valid thru 7/11.
See more online shopping deals!
Hurry to Kroger today or tomorrow because you can grab FREE + profit Crest Toothpaste! Combine their eCoupon deal with an Ibotta rebate to get Crest for FREE + $1.01 profit!
Kroger Crest Freebie Deal (ends 7/7)
- Crest Baking Soda & Peroxide Toothpaste, 4.2 oz, 99¢ with eCoupon, limit 5x per transaction
-$2 Crest Toothpaste, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
(makes it FREE + profit)
Check out more great Kroger deals.
Score a sweet deal on a Shark FlexBreeze Pro Mist Fan. I’ve heard so many great reviews on this fan and it would be perfect for making summer more tolerable!!
Head over to Sam’s Club to get the lowest price anywhere online.
Get the Deal
Shark FlexBreeze Pro Mist Indoor Outdoor Fan – $149.98
currently $179.99 on amazon.
This highly-rated fan is cordless with up to 24 hours of battery powered cooling, meaning you can take it anywhere! Run out of battery? Just plug it in and keep the power going while recharging. It also has a detachable water tank that you can take with you. Plus it can be a pedestal or table fan!!
It’s also quiet, works indoors and outdoors.
This deal is good through 7/8.
See more online shopping deals!
Here’s a list of the deals from the new Publix weekly ad that will start on 7/8 (or 7/9, depending on your area). Get FREE Weber seasonings and more.
School Supplies
- Cra-Z-Art Crayons, 24 ct.; or colored pencils, 12 ct. box, B1G1 at $2.19 ($1.09)
- Cra-Z-Art Washable Markers, 8 ct. box, B1G1 (price not listed)
- Elmer’s School Glue Sticks, washable, 3 ct. or 4 oz pkg, B1G1 at $4.15 ($2.07)
- Sharpie Highlighters, 6 ct. pkg, B1G1 (price not listed)
- Sharpie Highlighters, chisel or narrow chisel, 4 ct. pkg, B1G1 at $3.79 ($1.89)
- Sharpie Permanent Markers, fine point or precision ultra fine, 8 ct. pkg, B1G1 at $9.55 ($4.77)
- Westcott Kids Scissor, blunt or pointed, 5 in, 1 ct., B1G1 (price not listed)
- Bic EZ Correct Correction Tape, or Wite-Out Plus with foam brush, white, 1 ct. pkg, B1G1 at $3.55 ($1.77)
- Bic Mechanical Pencils, 10 ct. pkg, B1G1 (price not listed)
- Bic Medium Point Pen, 10 ct. pkg, B1G1 (price not listed)
- Expo Dry Erase Markers, 4 ct. pkg, B1G1 (price not listed)
- Pilot G2 Premium Gel Roller Pens, refillable, 0.7 mm, 2 ct. pkg, B1G1 at $4.15 ($2.07)
- Poly 2 pocket 3 tang folder, B1G1 (price not listed)
- Top Flight 1 Subject Notebook, or composition book, B1G1 at $2.05 ($1.02)
- Top Flight Filler Paper, 150 ct., B1G1 (price not listed)
Buy One Get Ones
- Dragon Fruit, each, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Sunny Days Bouquet, each, at $17.99 ($8.99)
- Pancho’s Queso Dip, 16 oz pkg, at $6.29 ($3.14)
- Miami Twist Hummus, 10 oz pkg, at $5.99 ($2.99)
- Yancey’s Fancy Cheese, deli specialty cheese section, 7.6 oz pkg, at $7.99 ($3.99)
- Smoky Park Smoked Cheese, 7-9 oz pkg, at $6.99 ($3.49)
- Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham Steak, or smoked ham, cubed or diced, fully cooked, 8 oz pkg, at $3.99 ($1.99)
- Smithfield Bacon, 12-16 oz pkg, at $8.77 ($4.38)
- Perdue Short Cuts Chicken Strips, or nuggets, fully cooked, 8-12 oz pkg, at $4.99 ($2.49)
-$1/2 Perdue Refrigerated Fully Cooked Products (sign up) printable
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Head over to shop the Lands’ End sale! Get 50% off sitewide, including 60% off swimwear and Fourth of July gear!
Simply use the code BARBEQUE at checkout to get this offer.
Deal Ideas
Women’s Tugless Low Leg One Piece Swimsuit – $22.20 (reg. $84.95)
-with code BARBEQUE
Women’s SunShade UPF 50 Long Sleeve Rash Guard Swim Tee – $14.99 (reg. $54.95)
-with code BARBEQUE
Women’s Side Tie Mini Swim Dress Swimsuit – $36.59 (reg. $144.95)
-with code BARBEQUE
This deal is good through tomorrow only, 7/7. Shipping is free on orders $50 and up.
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Head to your local Dollar General through Saturday to get 15% off the purchase of one Lowe’s gift card. This offer is valid in-store only!
If you have a home project coming up or a bigger purchase, you need to take advantage of this deal to get a nice chunk off!
This deal is good through 7/11 but go early to make sure you get yours!
Check out some online shopping deals.
Don’t miss out on the Gap Factory Fourth of July Sale! They are offering 50-70% off sitewide plus an extra 15% off!
No code necessary. Discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
Deal Ideas
Oversized Linen-Blend Easy Shirt – $29.99 (reg. $50)
-extra 15% off at checkout
makes it $25.49
Mid Rise Pull-On Soft Barrel Jeans – $39.99 (reg. $80)
-extra 15% off at checkout
makes it $33.99
Smocked Boatneck Maxi Dress – $53.99 (reg. $90)
-extra 15% off at checkout
makes it $45.89
Sale end tonight, 7/6. Shipping is free on orders of $50+ for Encore members (free to join).
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