Pop’s POV: How to Stretch Your Bills with These Back to School Pre-School Amazon Deals

It’s that season—the kids are going back to school! As time passes, I notice I’m becoming more and more like my parents. I’ve implemented earlier bedtimes to “prepare” the kids for the upcoming school year—or just to give me and Mom a little break at the end of the day. I mean, who’s going to tell them, right? Speaking of preparation, what better way to get the ball rolling than stretching those bills with some amazing back-to-school deals! Check out my Amazon top ten must-haves for the upcoming academic year, for your little ones.

1. First Day of  School Sign Board with Liquid Chalk Markers
This is a staple if you want to do it for the ’Gram when the littles are just starting school. My kids took the mandatory first day of school photos with this double-sided school sign board with colorful liquid chalk markers! You can include your child’s name, grade level, age, interests, and more! What separates this school sign board from the others—and makes it my favorite—is the two-sided feature that allows you to recap the end of the school year as well!

2. Crayola Toddler Safety Scissors (3pk), Blunt Tip Training Scissors for Preschool Learning Activities, Right & Left Handed, Toddler Back to School Essentials

Coordination and safety go hand and hand just like these blunt tip training scissors from Crayola. My littles are in this phase of being fascinated with cutting paper into tiny pieces and these scissors give me peace of mind to let them just have at it! The kids are having safe fun and I don’t have to hover while they create confetti. 

3. Skillmatics Scissor Skills Activity Book – Snip Snip, 25 Fun Cutting & Creative Activities for Preschoolers, 2 Child-Safe Scissors, Fine Motor Skills Craft Kit, Gifts for Kids Ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Straight lines, curved lines, shapes… You name it and the Skillmatics Scissor Skills activity book has it! Children can have fun while cutting, pasting, and folding while enhancing their motor skills. I’m all for fun but I’m more for fun while learning something! Development and entertainment is my type of carrying on. 

4. JoyCat 78 Pieces Magnetic Letters Numbers Alphabet Fridge Magnets ABC 123 Preschool Educational Learning Plastic Colorful Toy Set Uppercase Lowercase Math Symbols for Toddlers Kids

ABC… easy as one, two, three! The JoyCat 78-piece magnetic letter and number set is the perfect tool to practice letter and number recognition and color identification. The magnetic letters allow you to create all types of games on magnetic surfaces to enhance your child’s literacy skills.

5. 67 Pcs Back to School Supplies with Backpack Kids Kindergarten Preschool Elementary Supply Bundle Kit Middle High School Pen Notebook for K-12 Student Girl Boy Classroom Teacher(Blue)

The 67-piece back-to-school supply backpack is a must-have. My children are overprepared with this bundle package—notebooks, markers, pencils, glue sticks, even a pencil sharpener, and so much more. I’m sure this bundle covers everything requested on your child’s back-to-school supply list. I can guarantee this deal is selling fast, so get to Amazon while the getting is good.

6. Educational Posters 6pcs – Back to School Supplies – Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Must Haves – Reading & Learning Resources – Homeschool & Preschool Supplies – Classroom Decor (11″x16″)

This is for the teachers—strictly for the teachers—the real teachers. These preschool educational posters are a must for the kindergarten and preschool classroom; they are also essential for the home to continually sharpen your child’s skills. You can review letters, days of the week, months of the year, colors, animals, shapes, and numbers. I think all bases are covered with this one.

7. Skillmatics Thick Flash Cards for Toddlers – Letters, Numbers, Shapes & Colors, Montessori Toys, Preschool Learning Activities, Learning Aids, Gifts for Kids Ages 1, 2, 3, 4 Years

For learning and reviewing anywhere, these Skillmatics flashcards are my go-to. There are colorful pictures which cover letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. I love the multifaceted capabilities of the cards, which permit multiple categories to be reviewed in one sitting! I got mine—do you have yours?

8. Play-Doh Ultimate Color Collection 65-Pack of 1-oz Cans, Includes Sparkle, Confetti & Color Burst, Back to School Classroom Supplies, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive)

In the great words of Luther Vandross, “Never too much, never too much, never too much.” Just kidding—when it comes to Play-Doh, there can be too much. However, this 65-pack of 1-ounce containers allows for better monitoring of its use. They come in multiple colors and can be shared with up to 65 kids. Practice colors and enhance sensory skills with this bundle at home, at school, or on the go.

9. JoyCat Magnetic Letter Tracing Board, 2-in-1 Double-Sided ABC Magnets for Kids Ages 3-5, Uppercase & Lowercase Letter Writing Practice – Preschool Learning Toys, Road Trip Car Activities for Toddlers

The JoyCat Magnetic Letter Tracing Board is hands down my favorite back-to-school pickup. The magnetic beads and stylus combo keep the kids locked in and learning. There are uppercase letters on the front and lowercase letters on the back. I feel like penmanship is a lost art, and I’m trying my best to bring it back with my toddlers—and with JoyCat, you can too!

10.  Busy Book for Toddlers, Preschool Learning Activities, Montessori Learning Educational Toys, Tracing Activity Coloring Books for Kids Ages 3-8, Travel Toys Back to School Gifts, Summer Activities

The Busy Book is the BEST BUY—36 themes. Reading, writing, tracing, recognition, and the list goes on. The age range is 2–8 for the most beneficial learning, so this is a purchase that can stand the test of time. The craftsmanship of the book promotes durability, which is very important—especially when toddlers are involved. It can be wiped and reused, which was a major selling point for me.