As your little ones start to grow up, you can get up to your eyeballs in the materials needed just to go to school. If you're not sure what is the best stationery for teenagers, we've done ALL the hard work for you.
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When you're dropping your toddlers off at nursery all they’d need is a bag, a coat and themselves. As children get older, school essentials quickly expands into everything from pens to books and even sticky notes for revision.
Once you’ve got your head around what you need, you’ll then be faced with hundreds of different designs.
To help you along the way, we’ve pulled together some of the best stationery that teenagers are guaranteed to love. If you’re worried that it won’t be their bag, get them involved in buying all their back to school essentials. Either that or ping them a text and share it with them.
The best stationery supplies for teenagers
Helix Oxford Clash Filled Pencil Case Exam Set
Buying stationery for any teenager is hard, but if you're looking for an all-round set that will kit them out for exams and class, then this is the one.This assortment includes a geometry set containing 15cm ruler, 45°, 60° set squares and 180° protractor, two HB graphite pencils, a clear pencil case, rubber eraser, single hole pencil sharpener with safety screw and two ballpoint pens.
Ted Baker Set of 3 Pens
If they're starting their first year at sixth form or college, then this pack of three pens from Ted Baker makes an incredible gift. Not only are these a keepsake to mark this life milestone, but they're also super functional for your teen's studies.
Pack of three Cambridge A4 Refill Pad
Take note of this incredible pack of notebooks. Not only are they refillable, but they are also an absolute bargain for under £10 because your child will have 1,200 pages to fill. Now that's a lot of work to do...
Bic 4 Colour Fluo Black/Blue/Red/Yellow Highlighter Pack 12
Keeping your teenager engaged is one hell of a difficult task. One useful tool that will help them to note take is this Bic 4 Colour pen. Your child can switch between black, blue, red plus, a yellow to highlight information that they need to remember. Top tip - if they tend to lose pens, they can grab another as this box comes with 12.
Highlighter - STABILO BOSS ORIGINAL Pastel Wallet of 6 of 5 Assorted Colours
Talking of highlighters: this pastel set is something else. Not only will your teenager engage with class thanks to these stationery essentials, but they will also help them to study for their end of year exams. "I love the pretty pastel colours these highlighters come in and they were impressively easy to glide on paper. Sometimes highlighters can dry out really quickly, but these were incredibly long lasting. They also didn't smudge at all after application which is always a great bonus especially when you're working at a fast rate."
Forbes Classic Notebook
If your teen requires a notebook because workbooks aren't provided, then this sturdy option is a great choice. Its design is pretty versatile and contains 240 pages for them to scribble ideas down on.
Sayeec 48 Packs Color Gel Pens Set
Your child doesn't need to study art or graphic design to make the most of the 48 pack of colour pens. We think that this set is best used for revision.
Rose Gold Office Stationery Set
Help your teen stay motivated to do classwork and homework, with this pretty in pink rose gold office stationery set. Help them feel all grown up with their own paperclips, bulldog clips and push pins.
5 Assorted Pastel Colour A5 Document Stud Wallets
Every student needs this carry folder. It's great for storing any additional materials that they get in class. Plus, the attractive appearance of the folder will make teenagers more likely to revise. Yes, it really can be that simple.
Pastel barrel fine liner pens - pack of 5
"Finding good pens for school is so important and I'm always a bit sceptical about how long they last because let's face it, we've all felt the frustration of our pens running out when we're in mid-sentence. These pens from Paperchase definitely passed the test when it came to longevity. They were also super easy to write with thanks to the fine nib which glided across the page and the grip on the pen itself. However, one thing to note is this pen does smudge a fair bit when writing. Apart from that they are a great set."
Fineliner - STABILO point 88 Wallet of 15 Assorted Colours
"These pens from Stabilo are super impressive. They come in a variety of great colours making them perfect for annotating and even making notes. They are easy to hold and best of all after putting them to the test, they are smudge-proof which is always a winner in a pen."
Subject Revision Cards
Test your teen with these cards that would make a great addition to any revision session. They come in a generous pack of 40 with four different colours to choose from. It's time to master each subject!
8-Part A4 Pastel Subject Dividers
Get super organised with pastel page dividers. These will make separating subjects for revision or learning so much easier.
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Lily Anderson is a Senior Commercial Content Writer at Bauer Media, where she reviews products for titles like Heat, Closer, What’s the Best, Yours and Mother&Baby.
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