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11 best deals on school supplies from Amazon to help you save money

The first day of school is just around the corner — save up to 50 per cent on school supplies on Amazon.

green and yellow background with school supplies on display, pens, pencils, rule, scissors, clips, Best school supplies deals from Amazon Canada: Markers, notebooks, sticky notes, and more (Photo via Getty)
Best school supplies deals from Amazon Canada: Markers, pens, study tools and more (Photo via Getty)

With students heading back to the classroom, the countdown is on to tackle their annual shopping list. Whether shopping for an elementary, high school, or university student, back-to-school supplies can be expensive — especially with the current cost of living.

Luckily, dozens of back-to-school essentials are on sale at Amazon Canada.

To shop 11 highlights from the sale, including deals from top brands like Elmer's, BIC and Crayola, scroll below.

Best school supplies deals from Amazon Canada

Save 38%: BIC Glide Bold Retractable Ball Point Pen

BIC Glide Bold Retractable Ball Point Pen (photo via Amazon)
BIC Glide Bold Retractable Ball Point Pen (photo via Amazon)

With a rubber grip and retractable 1.6mm bold point, this four-pack of BIC pens is great for school, work and home.

$3 $5 at Amazon

Save 29%: Elmer's Extra Strength Glue Stick

Elmer's Extra Strength Glue Stick (Photo via Amazon)
Elmer's Extra Strength Glue Stick (Photo via Amazon)

A trusted brand for years: these Elmer's glue sticks are washable, acid-free, photo safe and non-toxic. "The price is right," and they "work great for arts and crafts with the kids," writes one user.

$3 $4 at Amazon

Save 50%: Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers, 16-Pack

Crayola 16 Washable Broad Line Colossal Markers Arts & Crafts (photo via Amazon)
Crayola 16 Washable Broad Line Colossal Markers Arts & Crafts (photo via Amazon)

A trusted name for child-friendly school supplies, this 16-pack of washable markers has been called "kid-tested" and "mother-approved" by Amazon shoppers.

$5 $11 at Amazon

Save 34%: Amazon Basics Coloured Pencils

Amazon Basics Coloured Pencils (photo via Amazon)
Amazon Basics Coloured Pencils (photo via Amazon)

This best-selling set of 24 coloured pencils has earned more than 20,000 and a 4.6-star average rating from shoppers. According to one reviewer, it's a "good quality budget set" for beginners, students and hobbyist artists.

$10 $15 at Amazon

Save 18%: Amazon Basics Heavy Weight Ruled Lined Index Cards

Amazon Basics Heavy Weight Ruled Lined Index Cards (photo via Amazon)
Amazon Basics Heavy Weight Ruled Lined Index Cards (photo via Amazon)

A must-have for study sessions, pre-test prep and more. Save 18 per cent on this 300-count of 3x5 inch index cards.

$9 $12 at Amazon

Save 31%: Paper Mate Nylon Tip Pens, 12-Pack

Paper Mate Flair Point Guard Marker Porous, Nylon Tip Pen Medium, 12 Pack (Photo via Amazon)
Paper Mate Flair Point Guard Marker Porous, Nylon Tip Pen Medium, 12 Pack (Photo via Amazon)

These Paper Mate felt-tip pens are quick-drying and won't bleed through paper. A favourite among Amazon shoppers, the pens have earned more than 3,000 five-star reviews.

$17 $25 at Amazon

Save 28%: BIC Wite-Out EZ Correct Correction Tape

BIC Wite-Out Brand EZ Correct Correction Tape (photo via Amazon)
BIC Wite-Out Brand EZ Correct Correction Tape (photo via Amazon)

Mistakes? Never heard of her. This three-pack of Wite-Out tear-resistant tape is easy to use and mess-free.

$6 $9 at Amazon

Save 29%: Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pen

Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pen (photo via Amazon)
Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pen (photo via Amazon)

This "Amazon's Choice" pack of 12 ballpoint pens come in three colour options: black, blue and assorted.

$6 $8 at Amazon

Save 15%: Amazon Basics Multipurpose Office Scissors, 3-Pack

Amazon Basics Multipurpose Office Scissors (photo via Amazon)
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Office Scissors (photo via Amazon)

Backed by more than 60,000 reviews, shoppers call the all-purpose scissors "excellent."

$14 $16 at Amazon

Save 15%: BIC BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Markers for Skin

BIC BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Markers for Skin (photo via Amazon)
BIC BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Markers for Skin (photo via Amazon)

How cool is this? Create fun temporary tattoos or fun doodle designs with these body-safe markers.

$29 $34 at Amazon

Save 20%: BIC Brite Liner Grip Pastel Highlighter Set

BIC Brite Liner Grip Pastel Highlighter Set (photo via Amazon)
BIC Brite Liner Grip Pastel Highlighter Set (photo via Amazon)

This pack of aesthetically-pleasing highlighter pens comes with 12 assorted pastel colours.

$11 $14 at Amazon

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