10 Best Back-to-School Gadgets, Gizmos & Accessories
The coolest accessories kids will be after this season.
By: Ingrie Williams
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What back-to-school shopping list is complete without the latest accessories, supplies and gadgets? From funky printers and computers to space-saving locker gear cool kicks, our top 10 picks will make your kid the class hit this year.

Kooky-Klickers Pens, $2
With funny faces, crazy hair and clip-on tops, study group will never be boring with these oversized pens in hand.
To buy: Visit staples.com

LeapFrog ClickStart Computer, $60
Scout, the cute green puppy, guides kids aged three to six though games that teach basic keyboard skills, counting, ABCs, colors and more. Bonus: The kid-sized, wireless keyboard and cartridge console plug right into your TV.
To buy: Visit leapfrog.com, or Wal-Mart and Toys ‘R Us stores

H&M Leather Bomber Jacket, $60
This genuine leather jacket looks high-end, but comes with a very budget-friendly price tag. You’ll find it in the boys section, but young rock stars of the female persuasion would love it just as much.
To buy: Visit hm.com

Wildkin Astronaut Lunch Bag, $13
Kids will love the eye-catching print, and parents will love smart features like a detachable shoulder strap and interior closures for holding ice packs and drinks in place.
To buy: Visit wildkin.com
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Space-savers Magnetic Locker Gear, $3 - $6
Help them make the most of their cramped school space. These locker accessories keep gym gear separate from science experiments and art projects, and jumbo plastic clips, wire baskets, mirrors and extendable, stackable shelves use magnets to help them stay put on locker doors.
To buy: Visit staples.com

Fairy-themed Books, $18 - $20
This fall, these mystical creatures will be popular with both boys and girls. Your little man will dive right into the underground tales in the graphic novel Artemis Fowl, adapted by Eion Colfer. And the charming artwork in the Fairy Haven and the Quest for the Wand by Gail Carson Levine is sure to capture the imagination of your resident Tinker Bell.
To buy: Visit bookstores nationwide

OLLY Animal-print Shoes, $45-$55
Animal prints give traditional shoe styles an instant update. Look for giraffe-print Mary Jane’s (Lexi by Nina) and ballet flats with zebra stripes (Skimmer by Enzo).
To buy: Visit ollyshoes.com

Epson Stylus RX580 3-in-1 Printer, $150
This compact printer/scanner/copier is an easy addition to any homework station. It makes tasks a breeze, from printing essay assignments to creating customized greeting cards for classmates to printing sleepover photos directly from a digital camera.
To buy: Visit epson.com

BIC Pen & Pencils, $2 - $10
No pencil case is complete without a standby mechanical pencil, and no pencil is as easy on the fingers than one with a cushiony pad. Bonus: The bright, anything-but-boring colors, and that kids and parents alike will love using them.
To buy: Visit bicpens.com

Kidorable Umbrella, $13, and Boots, $23
Animated accessories brighten any gloomy day. With frog’s eyes looking up from their boots and bear’s ears topping an umbrella, your tots are sure to be looking forward to their next rainy day.
To buy: Visit kidorable.com

