School supply savings we hope to see
Although most official back-to-school sales don’t go live until August, Prime Day has always been an excellent opportunity to take advantage of great discounts. This year's event is happening July 8-11, and you can expect to see deals on tablets, backpacks, school supplies and more.
In previous years, the most popular categories for deep discounts included electronics and gadgets, backpacks and organizational supplies, school supplies, clothing and footwear and dorm room essentials. We expect 2025 to be no different, so we've selected our favorite brands, plus plenty of trendy products for students, all of which we hope to see at a discount during the huge sale event.
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Back-To-School deals we hope to see
We love these sleek, stylish headphones, which have memory foam air cushions that make your ears feel like they're surrounded by clouds. They also provide crisp, high-fidelity audio and active noise cancellation for a truly immersive listening experience.
Electronics and gadgets
Electronics are excellent for entertainment, but they’re also terrific for students as they allow them to surf the web for research, take notes and create various projects. On Prime Day, expect to see excellent discounts on laptops, tablets, smartphones and other neat gadgets.
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Laptop
This Chromebook might be basic and affordable, but it's speedy and lightweight, making it ideal for schoolwork. Thanks to the 12-hour battery life, it'll keep going all day, for notetaking, homework and more.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet 23% OFF
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ boasts a powerful chipset that delivers fast performance and features a crisp 11-inch display that’s excellent for taking notes, working on projects or having some fun, like streaming movies. You can see and use multiple apps simultaneously for increased productivity, and it offers up to 1TB of expandable storage.
With a 14-inch screen, this Chromebook is a compact choice for toting around school. The 180-degree hinge lets users lay the screen flat for easier sharing and collaboration.
Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromebook 40% OFF
This Chromebook's powerful processor makes light work of any programs users might need at school or at home. The 15.6-inch screen is clear and vibrant and the battery lasts for up to 10 hours.
Backpacks and organizational supplies
Most things are done online, but any student likely has to commute to school now and then, if not every day. That’s why it’s a good idea to shop for a new backpack that can accommodate all school essentials, as well as other organizational supplies.
Matein Travel Laptop Backpack 45% OFF
This travel backpack can accommodate laptops with screen sizes up to 15.6 inches in width and has several compartments for storing cables, accessories, personal documents and smartphones. The USB charging port allows you to power your devices while on the go with an external power bank.
Taja Undated Weekly Planner 30% OFF
Staying organized and on top of assignments and projects is essential to succeeding in school, but forgetting things is a possibility from time to time. However, with this undated planner, you can log your upcoming tasks and assignments well in advance so you don’t miss anything and stay aware of what needs to be done. It’s a 52-week planner with thick pages that are easy to write on.
Adidas Alliance Sackpack 25% OFF
This drawstring backpack is a great choice for holding gym gear or for kids who don't need to carry much to school. The mesh side pockets and zippered front pockets help with organization.
Thanks to its spacious interior, this is a perfect backpack for high schoolers or college students who don't have the luxury of packing light. There are plenty of compartments to keep track of things, and the shoulder straps help distribute weight evenly and comfortably.
This sturdy backpack should last through multiple academic years. The interior is wipeable, so it stands up to spills. We love that the padded shoulder straps make all-day wear more comfortable for school kids.
Herschel Supply Co. Herschel Classic XL Backpack
Herschel backpacks are in right now, and this one is practical as well as trendy. Its large size means it'll fit all the books and supplies kids need for school, plus it has a sleeve to fit a 15-to16-inch laptop.
School supplies
School supplies are the most essential back-to-school items as they’re what you need on a daily basis, mostly during class and for homework. On Prime Day, you can usually snag essentials such as pencils, notebooks and planners at a nice discount.
Post-it notes are excellent for remembering things you need to get done, such as calling a fellow student, printing documents or revisiting a chapter in a book. These 3-by-3-inch notes have twice the adhesive power of standard sticky notes and come in several brightly colored pads, each containing 70 sheets.
Bic Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencils 35% OFF
Few things are as tedious as sharpening a pencil once it starts to get dull, which is why mechanical lead pencils are the better choice. The pack includes 40 No. 2 mechanical pencils, all with erasers at the tip and all compatible with 0.7-millimeter lead. They don’t smudge, and whenever the lead starts to get dull, all you need to do is click the top to draw out more.
Elmer's CrayonPro Electric Crayon Sharpener
Usually, crayons go blunt and stop being of much use, but this crayon sharpener keeps them going for longer. All the cutting parts are safely inside, so it's safe for little hands.
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils
With their soft cores, these colored pencils are blendable and beautifully saturated, so they're great for young artists. They lay color down smoothly and easily and are great for shading.
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils in Manga Colors 13% OFF
If you have an aspiring manga artist in your household, these colored pencils are perfect, with a selection of colors designed for this art style. They're fairly niche for school supplies, but they could be useful for some art class projects.
Elmer's All-Purpose Glue Sticks 62% OFF
These glue sticks are a back-to-school essential for many, especially younger kids who have lots of arts and crafts to do. This set of 12 might seem like overkill, but the discount is worthwhile and you'll always have them for next year.
Prismacolor Premier Double-Ended Art Markers
Kids who need quality markers that go beyond your average felt-tip pen will love this set. The 12 markers are double-ended, with one fine tip and one chisel tip each.
Clothing and footwear deals we hope to see
Prime Day traditionally offers significant discounts on all kinds of apparel to get students ready to look and feel their best. That includes hoodies, pants, shirts, sweaters, jackets, shoes and slides.
Hanes Men’s Ecosmart Hoodie 31% OFF
This hoodie is made with a soft fabric and has a tag-free label for long-lasting comfort. It’s machine-washable, has a zipper closure and is available in 31 colors, including black, ash, army brown, denim blue and mulled berry.
Pure Champ Men’s Fleece Active Athletic Workout Jogger Sweatpants (3-Pack) 33% OFF
These joggers are excellent for those who want to stay comfortable during class. They’re made from a soft blend of fabrics that are both lightweight and breathable and offer a modern athletic fit and stretchability for a full range of motion. Plus, they’re available in black, charcoal, navy, olive and heather gray.
Singer, dancer, YouTuber and lesbian icon JoJo Siwa has a fashion line that's perfect for kids who want to express themselves with their back-to-school outfits. These knee-high socks come in various color combinations, including ones with rainbow stripes and bow detailing.
Dorm room essentials deals we hope to see
If your teenager is heading off to college, there are several things they could use to make their stay more manageable. We hope to see dorm room essentials, such as towels, lamps and organizers be discounted on Prime Day 2025.
Cotton Paradise 6-Piece Towel Set 10% OFF
This set of soft towels comes with two washcloths, two hand towels and two bath towels in more than a dozen colors, including brown, mint and navy blue.
Eudele Mesh Shower Caddy 29% OFF
Every dorm resident needs a reliable shower caddy to take their toiletries down the hall. This one has plenty of pockets to organize their things as well as a handle that makes it easy to carry.
A bedside table often isn’t practical in cramped dorm rooms, but this shelf easily attaches to the side of any dorm bed and has holders for a phone and a cup. It can hold up to 35 pounds.
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