🎒 The Peach & Pine Back-to-School Edit
Disclosure: Some links in this post are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, Peach & Pine may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
A few things to make the new school year a little easier — and a lot more fun.
There’s something about the beginning of a new school year that feels like a fresh start.
New notebooks. A new backpack. Fresh pencils. Lunches packed with care. And, of course, the inevitable “Mom, where’s my water bottle?” five minutes before you’re supposed to leave. 😂
So we went looking for a few things that make getting back into the school routine a little easier — practical pieces, clever organizers and a few things that are simply fun to have.
Here’s what made our Peach & Pine Back-to-School Edit.
🎒 Start with a backpack they actually love
A good backpack has a big job to do. It needs to carry everything without feeling like a giant black hole — and ideally, your child should actually want to wear it.
We love the Simple Modern Fletcher Collection for its fun patterns and practical design. There are plenty of options for different personalities, from playful prints to more understated styles.
At around $60, it's one of the bigger purchases on our list, but it's also something they'll use every single school day.
Our take: If you're going to spend a little more on one item, make it the backpack.
🥪 Make lunchtime easier
Lunch is where organization can make a surprisingly big difference.
The Bentgo Kids insulated lunch bag is a great everyday option, with an insulated interior and pockets for keeping everything together. We especially like that it comes in playful patterns that make it feel like their lunch bag rather than just another school supply.
And then there's the Bentgo 5-compartment lunch box — perfect for parents who like the idea of packing several little portions rather than one giant sandwich container.
Fruit. Veggies. A sandwich. A little treat.
Suddenly lunch feels a lot more exciting. 😉
💧 Don't forget the water bottle
The easiest school-day upgrade?
Two water bottles instead of one.
The insulated stainless-steel two-pack we found is practical, colourful and gives you a backup when one is inevitably left in the classroom, on the bus or at soccer practice.
Because apparently children can remember their homework but not their water bottle. 😂
✏️ The little things matter
A good pencil case doesn't need to be complicated.
We found a colourful hard-shell pencil box for under $10 — inexpensive enough that you won't panic if it eventually comes home looking like it survived a small war.
And for older kids who need more supplies, a 60-piece school supply kit can take a lot of the guesswork out of the annual shopping list.
One box. Lots of the basics. Done.
🎧 For schoolwork... and everything after
A pair of kid-friendly headphones can be useful for school, travel, tablets and those moments when everyone in the house needs a little quiet.
The iClever kids' headphones we found are budget-friendly and designed specifically for children, making them an easy addition to the back-to-school lineup.
Because sometimes “I need some quiet to do my homework” is actually a very reasonable request.
🖍️ Make their workspace their own
Here's where we move beyond the basic school-supply list.
A rotating desk organizer gives kids a designated place for pencils, markers, scissors and all those little supplies that somehow end up scattered everywhere.
It's colourful, functional and — dare we say it — kind of satisfying.
A little organization can go a long way when you're trying to create a homework space that actually works.
🎨 And then... let them be creative
Not everything about the new school year needs to be about homework.
The Skillmatics Storybook Art Kit caught our eye because it encourages kids to write, draw, create stories and use their imagination — without another screen.
It's the kind of thing that works beautifully for an after-school activity, a rainy afternoon or a quiet weekend.
And honestly, we're always here for something that lets kids make something instead of simply consume something.
🇨🇦 A little something from Peach & Pine
And because this is Peach & Pine, we couldn't finish our Back-to-School Edit without including one of our own favourites.
Around the World Canada
Our children's colouring book was created for little explorers ages 5–8 who want to discover Canada through colouring and creativity.
From iconic Canadian landmarks and wildlife to some of the things that make Canada uniquely Canadian, it's a fun little adventure for curious kids.
A new school year is about learning — but learning doesn't have to stop when the bell rings.
🍎 The Peach & Pine Back-to-School Edit
A backpack they'll love.
A lunch system that makes mornings easier.
A water bottle that hopefully makes it home. 😂
A few organizational helpers.
Something creative for after school.
And a little Canadian adventure from Peach & Pine.
Because back-to-school shopping doesn't have to be about buying everything.
It's about finding the right things.
Shop thoughtfully. Pack happily. And here's to a wonderful new school year. 🤎