Start the school year off on the right foot with practical and stylish supplies to make organization and learning fun. These stationery shops, educational supply stores, and paper product businesses feature writing utensils, teaching resources, office décor, toys, lunch boxes, and backpacks. Kids, college students, and teachers can visit these spots around NoVA to feel confident for the upcoming back-to-school season.
Hitchcock Paper Co.
This boutique store in the Riverwalk Shops of Occoquan has it all for writing stationery and art supplies in every color and style. Check out the variety of notebooks, journals, calendars, and planners that will help you stay on track with assignments and deadlines. The shop sells greeting cards, arts and crafts, pencil pouches, and office essentials. Also, shop for teacher appreciation and graduation gifts. 125 Mill St., Occoquan
Lakeshore Learning Store
Spruce up your classroom at this Alexandria educational supply store to make teaching fun and efficient. From classroom furniture and storage to posters and lesson plans, there is no shortage of products from which to choose. The store features arts and crafts projects, drawing supplies, games, puzzles, and subject material books. Shop by age or grade. 7009 Manchester Blvd., Alexandria
Paper Source
Stay organized with journals, calendars, and planners. A colorful paper bar features note cards, envelopes, fine paper, crafts kits, and more. You’ll find a variety of writing utensils, office supplies, desk décor, personalized stationery, and lunch bags here. Multiple locations
Penny Post
This Alexandria small business sells distinct stationery and office supplies from all over the world. Shop for office supplies and storage, stationery sets, notebooks, planners, calendars, décor, and cards. Choose writing instruments in every color, shape, and medium, from markers and gel pens to calligraphy and pencils. 1201 King St., Alexandria
Pippin Toy Co.
Step into this magical shop for a wide selection of kids toys and educational supplies. The shop sells books, writing supplies, stationery, décor, and arts and crafts. Let your imagination run wild with pretend play items, sensory and STEM activities, puzzles, and games. Don’t forget to look for lunch bags and backpacks while you’re there. 1310 King St., Alexandria
Red Barn Mercantile
Form and function work in tandem at this Alexandria home décor and furnishings store. Search for items to decorate college dorms and apartments, including pillows, throw blankets, rugs, frames, kitchen essentials, and more. Stationery supplies, notebooks, cards, puzzles, games, toys, and books are also featured. 1117 King St., Alexandria
Teachables
Create a welcoming classroom environment with objects and equipment from this educational supply store in Bristow. Teachers can shop for bulletin boards, posters, subject materials, and classroom organization. School supplies and other products include planners, books, flash cards, arts and crafts, and toys. 10302 Bristow Center Dr., Bristow
Feature image courtesy Pippin Toy Co.
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