Every year with back to school brings new and exciting products for everybody. Ranging from preschoolers all the way up to college kids (and even the adults that support them!) We have recently checked some out that were sent to us or that we just enjoy and wanted to let you know about them.
Technology
ABCMouse.com
is an early education tool and app for preschoolers through Kindergarten. It is chalk full of activities for kids of the younger ages to do and will appeal to many of them. It had basics like learning to trace letters as well as books to read along with.
Our Kindergartener has a great time learning and playing with setting clocks. Our two year old has been playing with some of the fun toddler features.
ABCMouse.com can be used via the web on a computer, or the app can be installed on an iPad. I like that they sync between the computer and iPad and that I can follow their progress through the parent dashboard.
It is completely free to libraries across the UnitedStates if you want to use it without paying for a subscription.
SOL Republic
makes some awesome audio equipment. I’ve checked out their Tracks Air before and they are awesome! Recently we purchased a desk top computer as a back up as well as a computer for the girls to use. The computer has a very quiet built-in speaker, but at full-volume, it’s a smidge above a whisper at best. So, I paired up the DECK via bluetooth and now we can hear! The sound quality is fabulous because we are able to hear things and details of music that we were never able to hear with the built-in speaker.
You can purchase the DECK online as well as connect with them on twitter, instagram and Facebook.
Classroom Supplies
Just in time for back to school,
BIC
has launched the “Fight for Your Write” campaign, which reinforces how fun and empowering writing can be. Words have such a powerful meaning and it’s important that we practice writing and show our students have empowering it can be. You can check their site for information about writing and tips from literacy expert Pam Allyn to help parents, caregivers and students make a commitment to write more often.
My oldest loves writing her own stories and we encourage it as much as she wants. Even when it means supplying her with so many notebooks and writing utensils. The stories come in a variety of colors, but they are all so awesome. My favorites are the ones that tell about our family adventures!
We also encourage the writing of notes to family and friends! Who doesn’t like to receive a written note in the mail?
Scotch Duck Tape
has never been more fun. Sure, you can still get the silver stuff, but now it comes in all of these fun patterns and colors.
Scotch Duct Tape is hosting a Back-to-School contest that asks teens to create an original back-to-school craft with duct tape and submit a photo that shows how you are going back to school in style for a chance to win $1,000. Remember the girl that made her prom dress out of Scotch Duct Tape? Yeah…that’s what they are looking for!
The Tape On Back-to-School contest just launched and lasts until August 18th on the Scotch Color & Pattern Tape Facebook page. The contest will include prizes for the top four winners with second place receiving $500 and third and fourth place receiving $250.
I’m definitely not the crafty type to create something original, but I did make some homemade hand cleaner and then wrapped the bottle in the requested Barbie Scotch Duct Tape. Wrap all the things in tape!
School snacks
Dick and Jane Educational Snacks
: Sometimes we have to send in snacks for school, and other times, the kids are just starving when they get home. Dick & Jane Educational Snacks are super cute and fit the bill. And, they are made from all natural ingredients and at a nut-free facility, so they are school safe!
- No Nuts
- No Trans Fat
- No Cholesterol
- No Artificial Flavors
- No Artificial Colors
- No Hydrogenated Oils
- No High Fructose Corn Syrup
They also teach fun facts, too. For example, with the cookie state features, each one features a US state, highlighting both its shape, spelling and capital and abbreviation.
In addition to the US state cookies, they also have the US presidents and English/Spanish cookies, which are available in single serving and family size boxes. The only problem? They taste so good you have to make sure the kids eat them slow enough to read them first!
Make sure you check out these awesome products in the stores.
Enter the awesome giveaway below to win a SOL Republic Deck a back to school prize pack from BIC (like pictured above), and a prize pack from Dick and Jane Snacks!
BalancingMama (Julie) says
I like the on-ear headphones. Amelia’s little ears don’t like earbuds, and she needs a new pair of headphones for car trips/iPad.
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
My eyes went all googly at the sight of all those pens 🙂 I need some SOL Relay headphones for running because they wont’ fall out!
Lori Vann says
Patrick needs a new set of headphones for travel, so because we are diehard Gamecock fans, I’d pick the Sol Republic Tracks University of SC headphones!
Kristin says
I love Dick & Jane!
Meghan @JaMonkey says
The Master Tracks look cool. Great giveaway!
Diana says
love the wireless headphones
Lori Popkewitz Alper says
I’ve discovered through my kids that you can never have too much duct tape! Love all the patterns.
Heather says
The overear headphones look great!
Joyce@MommyTalkShow says
I’d get the Master Track headphones for my husband.
Kecia says
I think my husband would like the Amps HD!
steven weber says
I would like the tracks wireless headphones by Sol Republic.
maryanne @ mama smiles says
The wireless headphones look great!
I love a nice pen, and all the duct tape patterns you can find these days!
Colleen Boudreau says
I like the AMPS In-Ear Headphones, for myself! 🙂
Lady Lilith says
This looks like a great packages. Any help with back to school is amazing.
Heather G says
I want those headband headphones for me!
Leticia- Tech Savvy Mama says
I got my daughter a pair of SOL Republic headphones and she loves them! Now I need a second pair for my son and know he’d love the Tracks AIR wireless ones! http://solrepublic.com/shop/tracks-air-wireless-on-ear-headphones.html?_ga=1.181542375.1331150960.1407871789
Leticia- Tech Savvy Mama says
My daughter loves her white SOL Republic headphones but now I think I need to get my son a set! I know he’d love the Tracks AIR wireless ones!
Caroline Murphy says
Those headband colors look so fun! Love them!
noelle d says
I know all of the older boys would be thrilled to get the tracks air headphones, but I would think it best to keep them in the car for when b wants to watch movies 😉
Jessica Beard says
I like the TRACKS HD headphones for my son.
Elisabeth says
The Master Tracks headphones look awesome!
Michelle C says
I would love the TRACKS AIR Wireless Headphones for myself! Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
Demetra says
I need that SOL Republic speaker! The speaker on my computer is not powerful at all It’s useless when I’m trying to rock out and cook dinner at the same time.
Pilar says
Definitely going to check out the Dick and Jane snacks. You had me a nut-free!
Leigh Anne Borders says
I would love some earbuds to go running with!
kimberly @ red shutters says
What a giveaway! I love those snacks that teach kids the US states – what a clever idea! Thanks for kicking off back-to-school!
kimberly @ red shutters says
Oops! I forgot to add the item from SOL – I’d go with some serious headphones to help me focus on my new commitment to running!
Cassandra Eastman says
I’d also love the Master Tracks headphones for my son!
amy pugmire says
I like the MASTER TRACKS
Over-Ear Headphones
Leah Klein says
I love Bic and we are definitely a Duck tape family. I love how you used the tape to “label” the hand sanitizer. It’s a great way for kids to easily find their myriad of things if they each have their own duct tape pattern.
amanda whitley says
i like the deck wireless speaker for myself and my husband
Drew Bennett says
The Sol Republic Relays In-Ear phones are awesome http://solrepublic.com/shop/relays-in-ear-headphone-3-button-various-colors.html
So many cool things for School.
BusyWorkingMama says
I’d like their Jax headphones for my daughter. Small and easy for her to carry around while we travel.
Adrienne gordon says
I like the relay headphones
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Would Also Like The Sol Republic Master Tracks Over- Ear Headphones For My Husband!
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Would Also Like The Sol Republic Master Tracks Over-Ear Headphones For My Husband!
Kathy Luman says
I would also like to have the Tracks Air wireless Headphones.
KV says
I’d like the Tracks Air wireless headphones for myself.
Terry Maigi says
My husband would love the Master Tracks Headphones
April Brenay says
I really like the classic DECK in red, my husband wants that for Christmas
Trisha Burgess says
I love the master tracks Xc for my daughter!!
nickie says
The Master Tracks headphones
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
TRACKS AIR
Wireless Headphones
would be great when I want to listen but the others are sleeping/
vmkids3 at msn dot com
Amanda Sakovitz says
I would love the Master Tracks for my dad
Thomas Murphy says
I would like the MASTER TRACKS XC for myself.
Crystal F says
I would love to have the TRACKS AIR Wireless Headphones for my oldest daughter. Thank you!
Betty B. says
The TRACKS ULTRA headphones would be great for hubby!
Mary Cloud says
The LSU Collegaite Headphones for my husband
Deborah Gardner says
I would get the TRACKS AIR headphones for my man as a suprise! Thank you!!
Geoff K says
I love the in-ear Relay headphones, and I’d gift them to my nephew to go with the new iPod he just got for his birthday last month!
E Kay says
I like the master tracks
Lorena Keech says
My husband would love the TRACKS AIR
Wireless Headphones
Deb Christie says
I also like the TRACKS AIR Wireless Headphones.
Robin says
I would like to get the Master Tracks XC headphones
Linda K. says
I’d like to try the Tracks on-ear headphones for my husband.
Laura J says
Oh I also really love the MASTER TRACKS Over-Ear Headphones!
Laura J says
Oh I also really love the MASTER TRACKS Over-Ear Headphones for my son!
Jill Myrick says
I would also love to have the Sol Republic Tracks Air Wireless Headphones for my husband.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
Daniel M says
I would love a Tracks Air in Gunmetal
Kathy Hanley says
I like the Tracks Air Wireless Headphones and would love a pair!
Autumn B. says
i like the over the ear headphones, they would be perfect for my 9 year old, he is obsessed with music!
Brittney House says
I would love the Master Tracks for my nephew.
danielle Marie says
I love the jax in ear headphones in black. they would be for me for when i go running.
Jennifer says
I would love to get the Tracks Air Headphones for my husband. He’s a huge music guru.
Shannon says
I’d like to have the Tracks HD On-Ear Headphones in purple for myself.
Debra Hall says
the IN-EARS CARRYING CASE is very nice
Jennifer R says
I alsolove the Sol Republic Tracks Ultra On-Ear Headphone for myself. I would love to win a high quality pair of headphones.
danielle hall says
i like the MASTER TRACKS XC and they would be for my bf
will m says
I’d love to give the Master Tracks a try!
Chris N says
The tracks ultra for me
Mike Bratek says
I would like
TRACKS HD
On-Ear Headphones (V10)
for myself!
theresa J says
I really like the track headphones
Melanie Montgomery says
I’d like the tracks in red for my husband
Timmy says
Tracks Air Headphones for ME!
carolyn d says
Love the Master Tracks headphones!
Thanks!
Ellie W says
I like the MASTER TRACKS
Over-Ear Headphones
Ed says
The Tracks Ultra would be for Jenna!
Sara Zielinski says
I would like to try the Tracks HD headphones
Desiree Dunbar says
I like the Deck wireless speaker.
Stephanie Galbraith says
I would get the TRACKS ULTRA for my fiancé.
Suzanne h says
I like the Master Tracks over the ear headphones.
Douglas Houston says
I like the Tracks Air headphones
Deb Ford says
I’d like to get the red Tracks HD On-Ear Headphones in purple for my son.
April Thompson says
Tracks air wireless
Mariaelena says
I like the tracks air
ET Pruitt says
I would like the Amps HD in ear headphones for myself.
kelly g says
I like the toki doki headphones
Regina M says
ITEM NO: 817210011920. For my musician son (highschooler).
Virginia Rowell says
I would love to have the MASTER TRACKS Over-Ear Headphones (X3) for me!
Heather Dawn says
I would like the Tracks Air headphones. I would like them for my husband.
Elena says
I like the Tracks Air Wireless
Tabathia B says
I like the master tracks headphones and they would be for my daughter
jillian warner says
track air wireless, for myself
kathy pease says
My teen son would love the Item No: 817210010459
SPECIAL EDITIONS
deadmau5 Tracks HD Headphones
Laurie Emerson says
I like the Tracks Ultra On-Ear Headphones for my daughter.
hannah h says
The master tracks over the ear headphones
Bryan E. says
Thanks for the giveaway… we like the TRACKS AIR – Wireless Headphones, for our daughter, the audiophile.
M. Rogers says
I love the Tracks Ultra On-Ear Headphone and it would be for myself.
Buddy Garrett says
I like the Deck Wireless Speaker. It would be for me.
Robert Pyszk says
I would like the Master Tracks XC for myself
heather c says
I really like the Tracks HD On Ear Headphones. I love to listen to music as I work on my art, so yes, all for me! 🙂
Jacquelyn Cannon says
I like the Amps In-Ear Headphones feature bass-rich i4.
Melanie Comello says
I would also absolutely love a pair of the tokidoki headphones 🙂
Jake B says
Tracks Air headphones would be awesome
krystal wethington says
Tracks Air headphones for my friend.