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7 office accessories to add to your kid’s desk next semester

These colorful accessories will add some fun to your child’s work from home space.

By Michele Kettner December 23, 2020 at 1:31 pm

With many kids around the region starting the next semester at home, you may be looking to pick up some extra accessories for their desk. These colorful (and useful) finds are sure to keep your kids focused during the school day.

astronaut erasers
Courtesy of Lillian Vernon

Whether your kids need an eraser or a small buddy during the next test, these astronauts will help do the job. // Astronaut Erasers, $4.99; Lillian Vernon

confetti stapler
Courtesy of Packed Party

Turn organization into a party with a confetti stapler that is sure to bring a smile to your little one’s face. // Covered in Confetti Stapler, $20; Packed Party 

dinosaur paper clips
Courtesy of The Container Store

Skip the boring silver paper clips and get these dinosaur ones for your kids’ desk. // Cliposaurus Rex Paper Clips Pkg/4, $3.99; The Container Store

unicorn clock
Courtesy of Pottery Barn Kids

Make sure your kids are never late to another virtual class again with this fun clock. // Light Up Unicorn Digital Clock, $39; Pottery Barn Kids 

purple pokemon pencil holder
Courtesy of Etsy

Never lose another pencil or marker again with this 3-D printed Gengar Pokemon pencil holder. // Pokemon Pencil Holder, $15.59; Etsy

ombre dry erase calendars
Courtesy of The Container Store

Keep track of all the assignments and meetings over the month with a colorful calendar. // Ombre Rainbow Dry Erase Monthly Calendar, $19.99; The Container Store

astronaut pencils
Courtesy of Lillian Vernon

Get your future astronaut ready for the day’s assignments with a set of customized pencils. // #2 Personalized Harwood Pencils – Astronauts, $11.99; Lillian Vernon

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Michele Kettner

Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.

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