School supplies, as a necessity, are something we're likely to wind up buying at some point before the school year resumes — whether they're on sale or not. If you know your kids will inevitably need six spiral notebooks, a new (and less grimy) lunchbox, or a sturdier backpack, you may want to save yourself a bit of money and stock up on them now.
The best back-to-school Prime Day deals:
Prime Day deals for basic school supplies
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Save a little money on the essentials — Elmer's glue, Sharpie, TI-84 instruments — for a limited time.
Backpack Prime Day deals
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Save up to 47% on roomy, durable, organization-friendly backpacks from brands such as Adidas and VASCHY.
Lunchbox Prime Day Deals
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Pick up low-maintenance lunch boxes — stainless steel, rubber-bound, or quilted — that will keep food fresh and make meal prep easy.
Yes, you will need to have an Amazon Prime membership to take advantage of the deals during Prime Day.
It's worth noting that beyond Prime Day, a Prime account includes free two-day or same-day shipping. It also includes Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Try Before You Buy (formerly Prime Wardrobe), and other perks.
Other retailers are offering competing Prime Day deals around the same dates that Prime Day takes place. Some retailers with physical locations offer the benefit to pick up items on the same day, as long as the location has your item in stock.
Historically, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy are the major contenders to keep an eye on during the event, as they match some of Amazon's all-time low prices without the subscriber barrier to entry.
