30-count Shuttle Art Permanent Fine Point Markers (like Sharpies) for $9.89 on Amazon

Amazon has got this set of 30-count Shuttle Art Permanent Fine Point Markers for $10.99 - 10% off online coupon = $9.89 with free Prime shipping (33 cents per permanent marker).   4.2 out of 5 stars over 256 customer reviews.

Lightweight adult-sized backpack for $6.23 (with promo code) on Amazon

Amazon has got this KUYOU Ultra Lightweight 35L water-resistant Hiking Daypack priced at $10.38, but enter promo code40S5QBEC 40S5QBEC at checkout and that price drops by 40% to $6.23 with free Prime shipping. 4.4 out of 5 stars over 17 customer reviews.

TODAY 8/12/19 ONLY: Up to 40% off Crayola on Amazon

One of today's (8/12/19) Amazon Gold Box Deals of the Day is up to 40% off on Back-to-School Essentials from Crayola.

(For more back to school deals from Amazon, check out this page here.)

The Best Amazon Deals on School Supplies

Here's a list of the best school supply deals that Amazon has to offer, as of today, 7/31/19.

Can you do better on the cost of school supplies at Staples and Office Depot?  On some items, absolutely, but you need to wait for the sale and get in the car.  For some of you busy Moms & Dads, the trade-off between the time spent loading your kids in the car, going through the store circular, matching it up to your list, cruising up and down the aisles looking for the sale items (and hoping they are still in stock), added to the cost of gas, is just not worth it if you can pick up most of what you need sitting in your sweats in front of your laptop in your air-conditioned living room.  The advantage of time and convenience over money is completely a personal choice.

I can tell you that the majority of the deals that I have researched here are the very best that Amazon has to offer.  There are still quite a few deals that routinely come up every year that haven't reared their heads yet, i.e. the under-$3.00 Crayola items are not out yet.

2-count Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks for 55 cents on Amazon

Amazon has got this 2-count pack of Elmer's .21 oz Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks for just 55 cents with free Prime shipping and no quantity limit. Stock up now for your school supply list!

Early Bird Amazon Deals on School Supplies

Although School Supply season doesn't officially begin until the beginning of August, I couldn't resist getting started a little early and posting some pre-season Amazon deals.

Can you do better on the cost of school supplies at Staples and Office Depot?  On some items, absolutely, but you need to wait for the sale and get in the car.  For some of you busy Moms & Dads, the trade-off between the time spent loading your kids in the car, going through the store circular, matching it up to your list, cruising up and down the aisles looking for the sale items (and hoping they are still in stock), added to the cost of gas, is just not worth it if you can pick up most of what you need sitting in your sweats in front of your laptop in your air-conditioned living room.  The advantage of time and convenience over money is completely a personal choice.

I can tell you that the majority of the deals that I have researched here are the very best that Amazon has to offer.  There are still quite a few deals that routinely come up every year that haven't reared their heads yet, i.e. the under-$3.00 Crayola items are not out yet.

Many of items listed here are Amazon Add-On items, which means that the item ships free with a $25 minimum order.  You can order a bunch of Amazon Add-On items together (or multiples of the same one) to get to your $25 minimum and score that free shipping easily.

Elmer's Washable School Glue for 50 cents on Amazon (not an Add-On)

Amazon has got this 4 oz. Elmer's Washable School Glue for just 50 cents with free Prime shipping and no quantity limit. Stock up now for your school supply list!

64-count box of Crayola crayons for $2.99 on Amazon

Amazon has got this 64-count box of Crayola crayons with a sharpener for $2.99. It got 4.4 out of 5 stars over 1,250 customer reviews and is an "Amazon's Choice" item.

This is an Amazon Add-On item, which means that it ships for free with a $25 minimum order, and its price counts towards that $25.  You can buy multiples of this item to help get you to your $25 minimum for free shipping.  (Other Amazon Add-On item deals can be found here.)

PRICE DROP: 64-count box of Crayola crayons, $2.99 on Amazon

Amazon has got this 64-count box of Crayola crayons with a sharpener for $2.99 with free Prime shipping. It got 4.4 out of 5 stars over 1,248 customer reviews.

This is an Amazon Add-On item, which means that it ships for free with a $25 minimum order, and its price counts towards that $25.  You can buy multiples of this item to help get you to your $25 minimum for free shipping.  (Other Amazon Add-On item deals can be found here.)

Westcott 8" Polka Dot Straight Scissors for $1.79 on Amazon

Amazon has got this Westcott 8" Straight Scissors with polka dots on the blade for $1.79. 5.0 out of 5 stars over 5 reviews.

This is an Amazon Add-On item, which means that it ships for free with a $25 minimum order (and its price counts towards that $25).  You can buy multiples of this item to help get you to your $25 minimum for free shipping.  (Other Amazon Add-On item deals can be found here.)

• Decorative stainless steel blades
• Perfect for light use, cutting through paper, ribbon and photos and gift wrapping
• Available in unique seasonal blade designs
• Manufacturers limited five-year warranty

BACK AGAIN: 64-count box of Crayola crayons, $2.89 on Amazon

Amazon has got this 64-count box of Crayola crayons with a sharpener for $2.89 with free Prime shipping. It got 4.5 out of 5 stars over 1,196 customer reviews. Limit 5 per account.

64-count box of Crayola crayons, $2.89 on Amazon

Amazon has got this 64-count box of Crayola crayons with a sharpener for $2.89. It got 4.5 out of 5 stars over 1,197 customer reviews. Limit 2 per account.

This is an Amazon Add-On item, which means that it ships for free with a $25 minimum order, and its price of $2.89 counts towards that $25.  You can buy multiples of this item to help get you to your $25 minimum for free shipping.  (Other Amazon Add-On item deals can be found here.)

BACK AGAIN and LOWEST PRICE: 60-count BIC pens for $3.00 on Amazon

Amazon has got this 60-count box of BIC Pens for $3.00,  the lowest recorded Amazon price on this item. No quantity limits.

This is an Amazon Add-On item, which means that it ships for free with a $25 minimum order, and its price of $3.00 counts towards that $25.  You can buy multiples of this item to help get you to your $25 minimum for free shipping.  (Other Amazon Add-On item deals can be found here.)

Elmer's Washable Gel School Glue for 98 cents on Amazon

Amazon has got this 4 oz. Elmer's Washable Gel School Glue for $0.98.  No quantity limits.

This is an Amazon Add-On item, which means that it ships for free with a $25 minimum order.  You can buy multiples of this item to help get you to your $25 minimum for free shipping.  (Other Amazon Add-On item deals can be found here.)

School/travel backpack with USB port for $14.85 (with promo code) on Amazon. Great reviews!

Amazon has got this school/travel backpack with a USB charging port priced at $32.99, but enter promo code 55A3TPN1 at checkout and that price drops by 55% to $14.85 with free Prime shipping.

These backpacks got 4.2 out of 5 stars over 48 customer reviews.

Comes in gray, blue or black.  Has a USB charging port (you need to provide the portable charger) and earphone holes.

Best Deals on School Uniforms: Walmart, JCPenney, and Target

Here are links to the best current deals on school uniform items at Walmart, JC Penney, and Target:

Walmart has got some terrific deals and the largest selection of these three stores, with free 2-day shipping starting with a $35 purchase (or free in-store pickup).

At JCPenney, make sure you use promo code 7BIGSALE to get a minimum 15% off everything, or 20% off your purchase of $100 or more. There is also promo code UNIFORM6 for $10 off $50 on your uniform purchase.  You can use only one promo code so try both and see which one will yield a lower price.  Do a free ship-to-store on orders over $25 to avoid shipping at JCP.

Target has great prices on school uniforms and is currently having a sale promoting girls' and boys' polo shirts for $4.00 and girls' and boys' pants for $8.00.  Use your RedCard to get 5% off everything and free shipping with no minimum (or free shipping with a $25 minimum purchase if you're paying with a card other than a RedCard).

Office Depot School Supply Deals, from 15 cents to $4.50 (most items $2.00 and under)

Office Depot has got some terrific deals on school supplies, priced from 15 cents to $4.50, with most school supply items $2.00 and under.  Free shipping on a $35 minimum order or free in-store pickup with no minimum. There are quantity limits on most items.

Join their rewards program before you buy anything so you can get 2% back in rewards on your purchase (as well as other benefits).

EXPIRED: Set of 80 glitter gel pens for $5.73 on Amazon (limit 10 sets per account). Fantastic reviews!

Amazon has got this 80-count glitter gel pen set priced at $12.74, but enter promo code BYJZFREH at checkout and that price drops to $5.73 with free Prime shipping.

This set got 4.9 out of 5 stars over 26 customer reviews.  Because of the low pricing, limit 10 sets per account.

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