Everyone gets a “required stationery” list for heading back to school, but did you know that there are a couple of optional extras you can add to that list to make the whole process a little easier or more fun? We know you’d do anything to go the extra mile for your little ones, and this years’ PNA Back to School range has savings on all sorts of optional extras that will ensure your kid is the coolest in the classroom!

There’s no better feeling than watching small faces light up at fun surprises, so throw in a few extra (wallet friendly) spoils to make their day. Here are our suggestions for fun additions to your back-to-school buying!

Write the Rainbow With Stabilo Point 88 Fineliners

Perfect for writing, drawing, crafting and colour coding, these rainbow fineliners will turn any assignment into a work of art, and make great study aids for schoolchildren that are visual learners. There’s also a huge trend towards colourful, non-traditional calligraphy on social media, so these might be a fun way to get your child interested in a hobby that promotes creativity and develops fine motor skills. Plus, at 7+3 free, you’re getting a fantastic deal!

Beat The Urge to Fidget With Pritt Modelling Clay

Does your little one struggle with restless hands and difficulty concentrating when they can’t move? A solution could be the stimulating, non-toxic tactile toy that is Pritt Modelling Dough. Not only is this product super safe, but it also encourages creativity and allows your children to stay grounded in the present while concentrating in educational spaces.

Plus, at 500g, this tub of sensory dough is more than enough to share, which might help your little ones make friends more easily if they’re shy! Encourage your kids to get sculpting outside of school and you can keep their crafts as fun ornaments in your home or on a keychain.

Encourage Self-Expression with A 3 Compartment Butterfly Pencil Bag

Starting the year in a new class can be really scary. Especially if their new classmates aren’t familiar. The combination of big changes your little one might be going through, may prove pretty intimidating. At PNA, you can purchase them a pencil case to help them break the ice!

Choose a print that’s aligned with their interests, whether those are outer space, princesses, dinosaurs or racing cars. Then show them they can use their pencil case to make new friends, just by showing off what they like! This is a fun way to build social skills and might make a worried little heart feel a bit better about their first day.

Take The Weight Off Their Shoulders with A Boomerang Trolley Bag

Doesn’t it feel like every year there are more and more required textbooks that need to go to school every day? Those can get heavy, especially if your child is on the smaller side. Why not make lugging all that schoolwork around much more manageable with a trolley bag? They’ll be the coolest kid in the corridors and they won’t face unnecessary back strain from ridiculously heavy book bags.

Make Your Life Easier with The Brother P-Touch H110 Label Maker

You’re already buying stationery. You don’t want to have to do it all over again as pencil cases are misplaced, bags are lost, and staplers are pinched on the sly. With this Brother label maker, you can ensure that all of your child’s bits and bobs are solidly marked with their name, decreasing the chances of them going on a walkabout.

This way, you don’t have to waste any money buying the same PNA products more than once. PLUS, you can use this label maker to get more organised in other aspects of YOUR life too! It’s time to finally tackle organising that spice rack once and for all.

Going back to school can be incredibly exciting, but also somewhat daunting for kids. It’s up to us as caretakers to ease that process along, with kindness, care, patience, and maybe even a little extra treat to make the process a fun one! To take a look at our Back to School deals on required stationery and special spoils, just download the PNA Back to School catalogue and get shopping!

Happy 2023! Let’s make it a great one, together!