The best cute school supplies for the back-to-school season

You’ll want to bust out your No. 2 pencil just so you have a good excuse to sharpen it in this little piglet. These adorable pint-sized sharpeners are Hosaire’s answer to pre-test fun.

$2 on amazon.com

If you’re looking for a sturdy notebook that you want to keep around for a while, your eyes shouldn’t stray from this Moleskine. In punchy yellow, it balances cuteness with back-to-school practicality.

$15 on us.moleskine.com

Have a little fun with your pencil case this year. The squishy front panel of this Yoobi glitter zip case allows you to squish around icons like bananas and rainbows.

$7 on target.com

Finally feel like a grown-up who needs an adult backpack? Try out the Manhattan Portage Gramercy in sophisticated gray. You’ll thank us later.

$220 on staples.com

Never hesitate to welcome some organization into your life—especially if it’s in the form of this watercolor-covered daily planner.

$20 on target.com

Who doesn’t love a good highlighter set? These silky fluorescent pens aren’t too bulky and lend just enough variety to satisfy your inner diva.

$8 on staples.com

This masterfully designed tape dispenser from Tom Dixon is modern, chic and fashion-forward. You’ll want to hold onto this timeless desk accessory for a while.

$95 on amazon.com

Totally over wires? Apple offers the streamlined answer in its Air Pods. Upgrade to these wireless earbuds and eliminate one more piece of clutter from your backpack this year.

$159 on apple.com

If you’re all about the old school look and love a good bargain, try these JVC colorful over-ear headphones on for size.

$15 on walmart.com

The three-ring binder has gotten a serious makeover since the ‘90s. Pick your pattern and bask in the pure fun of this vinyl-covered version.

$24 for a case of 24 on dollartree.com

Protect your precious documents and mementos in these neon-hued reusable folios. They’re tear- and water-resistant, sealable and fit a standard sheet of paper.

$6 per package on containerstore.com

Spice up your charging sessions this school year with the cutesy BUQU power bank shaped like a pineapple.

$20 on urbanoutfitters.com

Store your writing utensils in style with this cheeky unicorn-shaped desktop pencil holder by Kikkerland.

$18 on bedbathandbeyond.com

This tropical palm-print laptop skin will finally give you a way to have your silver MacBook stand out from the sea of others.

$10 on urbanoutfitters.com

If Tom Dixon is too pricey for your purse, this Russell & Hazel acrylic stationery set is a perfect (and affordable) alternative. The gold-toned stapler in particular will glam up any desk and is super-easy to wipe clean too.

$18 on macys.com