Back-to-School Trends Kids Are Loving This Year
The first day of school is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for fresh notebooks, colorful backpacks, and all the little things that make heading back to the classroom exciting. This year’s trends are all about combining style, function, and fun. Whether you’re shopping for a kindergartner or a middle schooler, these are the back-to-school favorites families can’t stop talking about.
A Fun Collection of the Season’s Must-Haves
Backpack Favorites
Stylish • Durable • Ready for Adventure
A great backpack does more than carry books—it follows kids through every school day, field trip, and after-school activity.
Trending this season:
- Neutral-colored backpacks
- Character backpacks with subtle designs
- Waterproof backpacks
- Extra-large water bottle pockets
- Laptop compartments for older students
Pictured Above:
Shoes Kids Can’t Wait to Wear
Comfort wins this school year.
Kids are choosing shoes they can wear from the classroom to the playground without slowing down.
Trending styles:
Clothing Everyone Wants
Back-to-school fashion is keeping things comfortable this year.
Think cozy, easy-to-layer pieces that work from warm afternoons to chilly fall mornings.
Popular trends include:
- Oversized hoodies – the Comfrt hoodie is the most comfortable hoodie of all time! This Amazon one is great, and this heart graphic hoodie is adorable too!
- Relaxed-fit jeans – trending this year is boys bootcut jeans and girls bootcut jeans
- Graphic T-shirts – pictured – Cherry graphic tee, Lucky brand tee, Cat eating ramen
- Waterproof rain jackets
- Baseball caps
- Fun patterned socks – here’s some cute 7 days of the week socks!
For Pacific Northwest families, a lightweight rain jacket and waterproof boots are school-year essentials.
School Supplies That Make Learning Fun
Who doesn’t love opening a brand-new notebook?
Students are gravitating toward colorful supplies that make homework a little more exciting.
Favorites include:
- Gel pens
- Highlighters
- Mechanical pencils
- Personalized notebooks
- Pencil pouches
- Sticky notes
- Washi tape
Lunchbox Essentials
Lunches Have Never Looked Better
Packing lunch is easier than ever with containers that keep food fresh and organized.
Kids love:
- Bento lunch boxes
- Leak-proof snack containers
- Fun reusable utensils
- Colorful insulated lunch bags
Top Picks:
✔ Bentgo Kids Bento Box
✔ OmieBox
✔ Hydro Flask Lunch Tote
✔ Reusable Silicone Snack Bags
Water Bottles Worth Carrying
Hydration is in style!
Today’s reusable bottles are leak-proof, insulated, and available in every color imaginable.
Popular choices:
Back-to-school shopping is about more than checking items off a list—it’s about getting kids excited for a new year of learning, friendships, and adventures.
Whether you’re picking out the perfect backpack, upgrading lunch gear, or finding a cozy hoodie they’ll wear all fall, the best purchases are the ones that make everyday life a little easier and a lot more fun.
Here’s to a wonderful school year filled with new memories, big accomplishments, and plenty of smiles!
