Having a successful school year depends on a number of things including attitude and having the right school supplies. Being optimistic on the first day of school can help your child be more positive about the rest of the year.
The same goes for the right gear. Having everything your student need on hand will make your time in the classroom more organized and in turn, more successful. It doesn’t matter if your child is a freshman in high school or a senior in college. Check out our eight items they should have to start off the school year on the right foot.
Good Alarm Clock
Waking up for school is never fun, but your sleepyhead can slowly ease into their day with an iHome Alarm Clock. This trendy device connects to an iPhone or iPad and switches over to streaming music once the alarm is off. It has a detachable K-CELL battery that can be used as backup power for your smartphone.
Cool USB Drives
Schools are consistently working to integrate the latest technology into education. Using USB drives are a simple and convenient solution to transporting data to and from school. While there are many styles available, the EMTEC – Click 8 GB flash drive will fulfill data transporting needs. It comes in a multicolor, five-pack.
Reusable Water Bottles
Sporting a reusable water bottle is a great way to be environmentally responsible. A Brita Sport Bottle is not only affordable, but it is a good way to keep a student hydrated throughout the day with filtered water. This is the perfect alternative to costly bottled water.
Fashionable Backpacks
Backpacks are still all the rage when it comes to back-to-school necessities. The SwissGear Travel Gear ScanSmart Backpack 1900 has everything your student needs including more pockets for better organization. It is spacious as it has room to store eyeglass cases, tablets, laptops, water bottles, phones, and more. It opens flat for easier accessibility.
Trendy Eyeglasses
Class it up a bit with trendy eyeglasses from Ray-Ban. Choose from an assortment of styles, colors, and sizes. The frames can be used with prescription or non-prescription lenses, or worn as traditional sunglasses. Mix it up with a few different pairs. There’s nothing better than having great frames to start off a great school year.
Digital Voice Recorder
Taking notes on a laptop is good, but it’s even better to record a class lecture and play it back word-for-word when your child is studying. The Olympus LS 100 is one of the top digital recorders on the market because it records up to eight tracks at a time, comes with up to 4GB of storage and has a 12 ½ hours of battery.
Smart Tablet
The Google Pixel C Tablet is voted one of the best tablets of the year for many reasons. It’s versatile because it can switch between being a standalone tablet and a laptop. It runs stock OS and is among one of the first devices to receive the Android 7.0 “N” update. While it isn’t cheap, it does have robust features, such as a 10-hour battery life and 32GB of storage.
Study Apps
Make sure your child’s smartphone or tablet is loaded with some of the best study apps. iStudiez Pro is a smartphone app that organizes schedules, tracks GPA, and sends push notification reminders.
Whether your child is entering high school or wrapping up their college career, it’s important that they’re prepared for the educational journey that awaits them. Help them be prepared for the new school year with these eight items.
Jennifer Thayer is a technology writer from Southern California who loves finding ways technology can make life easier. She enjoys sharing her tips and tricks with readers. Follow her on Twitter.