18 Back-to-School Items That Little Ones Will Love
After weeks of warm-weather enjoyment, it’s time for parents to begin stocking up on must-haves—and fall favorites—in anticipation of the start of the school year. To help get kids ready for a return to routine learning, we asked The Scout Guide editors across the country to scout a variety of fun and functional back-to-school items from the local stores they love. From adorable first-day-of-school outfits to essentials like backpacks and water bottles, these picks will have little ones ready to start the year off in style.
A cute carry-allÂ
BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK // Available for purchase from Dondolo in Dallas, Texas.
The interstellar pack
SOPHIE ALLPORT SPACE BACKPACK // Available for purchase from Hive in Palm Beach, Florida.
The sweet berry basic
LITTLE ENGLISH CLOTHING DRESS // Available for purchase from The Holiday in Mobile, Alabama. For details: 251.342.4911
The polo with personality
RED/WHITE HALYARD POLO // Available for purchase from Gigi and Jays in Fairhope, Alabama.
The creative necessity
OOLY ART SUPPLIES // Available for purchase from Lolly Garden in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For details: 918.742.6300
A staple with a twist
YELLOW LAMB WHITE SCALLOPED BLOUSE // Available for purchase from The Toggery in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The portrait-ready polo
TBBC LIGHT BLUE POLO //Â Available for purchase from The Carousel in Williamsburg, Virginia. For details: 757.229.1710
The colorful classic
LITTLE LILY CLASSIC SHIFT // Available for purchase from Three Cabanas in Williamsburg, Virginia.
The must-have accessory
NEWPORT BELT // Available for purchase from Baumans in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The swell essentialÂ
MATCH POINT S’WELL WATER BOTTLE // Available for purchase from B. Kids in Fort Worth, Texas.
The darling denim topper
DENIM JACKET // Available for purchase from Garage Boutique in Scottsdale Arizona. For details: 480.556.6900
The lunch buddy
BARI LYNN CAMP PUFFY LUNCHBOX // Available for purchase from Vann & Liv in Greenville, South Carolina.
The indispensable catch-all
PENCIL ZIPPER BAG // Available for purchase from Peggy’s Gifts & Accessories in Lexington, Kentucky.
The wardrobe builder
PERRY TWILL PANT // Available for purchase from Castle House in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The ready-for-anything romper
LILY PULITZER SUNDARI ROMPER // Available for purchase from Low Tide in Urbanna, Virginia. For details: 804. 758.4444
The go-everywhere kicks
BLOWFISH MALIBU KIDS’ MARLEY-K SLIP ON // Available for purchase from Hazel Twenty Boutique in Asheville, North Carolina
The slip-on on skips
MALIBU SLIP-ON SNEAKER // Available for purchase online from Goodnight Moon in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The natural doodler
PINE CRAYON BUNDLE // Available for purchase from Lucia’s World Emporium in Lexington, Kentucky.
