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No matter what grade your child is in this year, you probably know that helping them organize their homework, study pages, and other school supplies can often feel like herding cats.
“Where is the permit for the outdoor tour?”
“Where can I find a study guide for the important exam coming up?”
“Where is the 10-page paper that I have to submit today?!”
The good news is that there are a few key items that can help you check off a child of any age, but they are often overlooked when creating a school supplies checklist. Sure, you can mention a few regular binders or folders, but the simplest version of school supplies may not do enough to optimally organize a student.
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I've always been a bit of a nerd when it comes to school supplies and organization. I love things with pockets and sections, and I have a “place for everything and a place for everything” mentality. At least that's what I try to do. So the idea of putting together a list of fun, colorful, durable, and ultimately functional organization items just clicked with me. Even better, they're all impressively affordable and easy to find at Walmart.
Plus, RetailMeNot shoppers can get a whopping 6% cash back on Walmart purchases through the end of July!
Walmart's School Supply Department Is Full of Smart Deals
Walmart’s school supply department is already full of smart deals, and we’ve made it easy for busy parents to get through their school supply checklist without missing out on summer fun. Shop easily online or in the Walmart app and get everything you need delivered right to your door. Delivery is fast—in as little as two days, or even faster with Walmart+. But you can also buy online and pick up your order at a Walmart near you to get all your errands done in one go.
Now that we've covered that part, let's look at some very functional organizing tips that will help you have a stress-free school life.
10 Functional Discoveries from Walmart for a Structured School Year
Pen+Gear 12 Pocket Spiral Poly Organizer
The easiest way to stay organized throughout the school year is to stack folders, but this organizer is even better. It has 12 pockets to keep your most important study pages and tests in one place, and color-coded tabs help you organize everything by subject. It’s also thin enough to fit easily into a backpack without ruining your style.
price: $4.34
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Five Star Xpanz Zipper Binder
If you need something a little more durable to store your kids’ items, this expandable zipper binder from Five Star is just the ticket. The 2-inch rings offer plenty of room to store hundreds of loose-leaf notebooks and folders, and the interior pockets and zippered exterior pockets offer plenty of storage space. It also comes with a removable zipper pouch for all your pens, highlighters, and other small essentials. Best of all, Five Star’s “24/7 Guarantee” guarantee means your kids can throw this thing around without any wear and tear.
price: $12.67
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U Brands 13 Pocket Expansion File
Sometimes maximum durability and impressive functionality aren't enough to get your child excited about organizing. That's okay! This gorgeous floral file folder is made to grab attention, so you'll want to keep it within easy reach at all times. It has 13 pockets to organize your work, and it has a gold-tone button and elastic fastener for an extra touch of cuteness.
price: $7.97
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U Brands Single Pocket Poly Document Holder, 6 Pack
Perhaps the perfect fusion of form, function, and affordability, these colorful document holders are a step up from your typical paper folder. They are sturdy and attractive, hold standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper, and are secured with a button lock. They come in a rainbow of six-packs, making it easy to keep your items color-coded by theme.
price: $6.94
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Pen+Gear Vivid Color 8-Tab Divider with Pockets
Binder fans need a little more than three rings to organize important documents. Tabbed dividers are an important component of an organizing system, and this colorful eight-pack will get the job done. Not only do they act as dividers between loose-leaf or thin hole-punch notebooks, but each durable plastic divider also provides two pockets for storing study pages and test papers.
price: $4.48, $5.39
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Avery Insertable Style Edge Plastic Divider
If you don’t need a lot of folders in the digital learning era, these sleek edge dividers can be enough to organize your class notes. The sturdy plastic dividers each have three holes and are designed to withstand wear and tear with frequent use. Each divider also has a colorful tab for attaching removable labels, so you can use them for years to come.
price: $4.68
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5 star 7 pocket expansion file with advance notification tab
Featuring a durable plastic shell, all-round zipper, and reinforced gusset, this file organizer offers maximum durability. A great alternative to binders or separate folders, it boasts seven pockets and six tabs to organize everything by subject or importance. It also has two loops for conveniently storing pens or highlighters, and a clear cover for a little personality.
price: $7.96, $8.97
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Post-it® Tabs and Flags Combo Pack
Help organize your notes and study materials, whether they are in a binder, notebook, or textbook! This post-it combo pack includes tabs and flags in a variety of colors for easy sorting. Durable and easy to reposition, you can write on your notes to highlight them or leave reminders to review specific topics for later study.
price: $5.84
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Five Star Advance Wirebound 5-subject Notebook for College
Sometimes, getting organized is as simple as having a sturdy notebook like this one from Five Star. It’s a cross between a binder and a divider notebook, with tabs that separate the five separate sections, a removable divider pocket for additional customization, and an external pen loop to ensure you’re ready to learn as soon as you take off the cap.
price: $9.14
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Pen+Gear Metal Mesh Desk Organizer with Hooks
Organization doesn’t have to be limited to backpacks. If your child has a dedicated locker at school, it’s easy to stuff everything into the locker and create a mountain of stuff that won’t be taken out again until the last day of school. Luckily, this organizer can be indispensable for organizing your belongings. Made of durable yet lightweight wire mesh, it has three spacious sections for storing papers, folders, thin notebooks, and workbooks. You can either stand it upright on the bottom of the locker or hang it with a 3M hook or magnet on the back (if you’re feeling like a 2-minute DIY).
price: $13.97, $15.98
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