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From pre-K to college, consider Amazon a one-stop shop for school supply essentials.

The first day of school will be here before you know it. If you're scrambling to stock up on school supplies and teacher wishlists, skip running from store to store and turn to Amazon.

The retailer might not be the first place that comes to mind for school shopping, but it's hosting a back-to-school sale right now with discounts on all kinds of school supplies — from backpacks to dorm room essentials. Plus, Prime members can save an additional 20% off their total order thanks to the Amazon Stock Up and Save offer. All you need to do is spend a minimum of $50 on eligible items to unlock the additional discount.

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That means shopping all the essentials like pens, pencils and notebooks. Before sending your kid off to school, celebrate their first day by decorating those back-to-school signs seen all over Pinterest. Or, pick up a laptop for the high school senior for only $200. Don't forget everything you'll need to start packing school lunches, like sandwich bags, snacks in bulk and a new lunchbox. Whether your student is heading to pre-school, college or anywhere in-between, odds are you'll find what they need for less than at other big box retailers — and with convenient two-day shipping.

To help get your school year off to a great start, we've rounded up the best back-to-school sales on Amazon, from BIC to Crayola. Crossing off the rest of your school supply list is as easy as clicking *add to cart.*

Make studying simple with this 1000 pack of colorful index cards. Already hole punched, you can organize your flash card set by subject on the included key rings to easily study on the go between classes or sports practice.

Rulers are a must-have for young students learning their measurements or drawing straight lines. Made of stainless steel, these rulers are durable enough to withstand constant use during the school year.

Tired of replacing your pencils when the eraser runs out? Stay prepared by having extra erasers on hand. These rectangular erasers are helpful for art projects and worksheets that can require erasing large areas.

Heading off to college? Don't forget shower shoes. From lounging around the dorm to taking a shower, these stylish rubber slides are non-slip and available in 25 (!) colors.

Students can avoid losing possessions to the depths of the lost and found with the help of this label maker. It's great for water bottles, lunch boxes, pencil cases, folders, markers and anything else that travels back and forth to school and is at risk of getting left behind.

Read and take notes with the first Kindle that can do both. The Kindle Scribe allows you to write and sketch with the included pen. It also has an adjustable light display, so you can take your Scribe from the classroom during the day to a late night study session before bed and it'll be easy on your eyes.

High schoolers might prefer to lean into trendy aesthetics with these pastel highlighters. Added bonus: They're erasable and backed by the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal.

Add a little fun to your child's lunch with this Eric Carle lunch box (there are three other designs to choose from, too). It can fit up to four water bottles, making it a spacious choice to take on field trips or fill with extra snacks and drinks for after school activities.

A new school year is the time to get organized. Create a calm, clutter-free study space with the help of a compact desk organizer that keeps folders, pens, pencils, calculator and sticky notes within arm's reach. It's available in multiple colors so you can coordinate with the rest of your workspace.

Is there any school supply as universal as the number two pencil? A necessity for standardized tests, make sure your student always has a few in their pencil case. At just $3, you might want to add an extra pack or two to keep on hand for later in the school year.

From lunch time to recess to after-school sports, it's important to stay hydrated throughout the day. This 25-ounce water bottle is triple insulated to keep drinks cold throughout the school day. With three interchangeable lids, you can choose between a screw top, a straw or a pop-up top. Plus, it's affordable in case it gets lost.

Condense all your notes, handouts and graded assignments within this refillable binder. Made with genius folder dividers and prongs, students can organize pages by labeling according to subject or class.

From kindergarten to college, a food storage bag always comes in handy. Consider these Stasher bags when packing your next meal. Available in a variety of sizes and colors, the reusable pouches suit meal prepping or taking snacks on the go.

A teacher favorite on school supply lists, this scientific calculator can take your child from elementary to high school with its ability to compute everything from simple addition to logs, one and two variable statistical calculations and three angle modes. It's available in six colors, which add a dash of personality.

Take notes in textbooks with the help of colorful Post-it notes. These sticky notes are known to keep annotations secure, so you don't have to worry about losing your spot in a page or about reminders falling off your wall.

Make homework a breeze with the assistance of this 15.6-inch portable laptop monitor. Compatible with MacBooks, iPhones, Android devices or tablets, this second monitor makes it easy to pull research up on one screen while writing your paper on another (or take a study break and have a dual-screen gaming experience).

Whether taking notes in class, writing book reports or reading online textbooks, a reliable laptop can help support students' studies. This HP Windows 10 laptop comes with a year of Microsoft Office 365, 4 GB of built-in RAM and a 64 GB hard drive, with options to upgrade storage.

Heading off to college? Get them set up with a set of dorm-sized sheets. Pro tip: We recommend bringing two sets, so you have one to swap out on laundry day — and you can do so for under $30.

Assign a color to each subject and voila! These six folders help keep both papers and students organized. Made of plastic, the extra reinforcement compared to standard cardboard folders can prevent papers from getting torn or bent in your backpack.

Whether you want to color code by class or need to practice your handwriting, Mead Composition wide-ruled notebooks are a school supply classic for good reason.

Emily Rochotte is a freelance writer and social media manager covering lifestyle, travel and wedding content.

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