As the new school year approaches, families prepare for bustling mornings, packed lunches, class supplies, and teacher appreciation. At Caribou Gifts, our "Back-to-School" collection offers thoughtful, practical, and delightfully creative items to ease the transition for students, educators, and caregivers alike. Here are curated "survival kit" ideas built around our standout products:
1. The Student Essentials Kit
Markers & Pencils for Creativity
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Switch-Eroo Color Changing Markers bring a playful twist to note-taking and doodling! Perfect for younger kids who love surprises.
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Neon Coloured Pencils by Urban Wolf add brightness to mid-day colouring or projects.
Bookmarks & Writing Tools for Focus
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Mighty Monster Pens are cute, fun, and functional for everyday writing.
Portable Hydration Everyone Will Love
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The Asobu Rocketship Bestie Bottle is whimsical and practical, offering a fun hydration boost in the classroom.
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Other playful bottle options include Unicorn, Elephant, Cow, Fox, Penguin, and Dinosaur Bestie Bottles.
Lunch Solutions That Stand Out
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The Yumbox Cubi Thermal Food Jar (10 oz) keeps meals warm or chilled and is easy to carry.
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For more variety: Yumbox Kids Lunch Bag (Shark Print), Yumbox Panino, and the fun Leakproof Bento Box Jurassic Green are colourful and durable lunch solutions.
Books That Inspire & Entertain
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The Day the Crayons Quit is the classic humorous choice that resonates with both kids and adults.
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100 Logic Puzzles Book keeps minds challenged and engaged outside classroom hours.
Creative & Mindful Activities
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Mindful Crafts: Calm Vibes Friendship Bracelet Kit fosters creativity, concentration, and social connection.
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Wipe-Clean Animal Activities and Wipe-Clean Travel Activities are mess-free options for quiet moments or the car ride to school.
2. The Teacher Appreciation Bundle
Expressive Stationery
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The quirky Coffee Mini Bookmarks or Black and White Cats Mini Bookmarks make great lunch-break companions and small thoughtful tokens of appreciation for any reader in your life.
Comfort & Style
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Gift whimsical socks with a message: Men’s Teacher’s Apple Socks or Women’s "World’s Best Teacher" socks—fun, cozy, and perfect tokens of gratitude.
3. The Parent-and-Caregiver Kit
Organization & Calmness
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The Mindful Crafts bracelet kit offers parents a way to model mindfulness and make “quiet time” a creative ritual.
- The Relax Bath Salt Soak or Relaxation Shower Spritzers are perfect for winding down after the hectic first week back at school.
Packing with Flair
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A S'well Bento Box or Salad Bowl Kit helps simplify meals on the go—and the playful prints bring smiles at the school pickup station.
Small Comforts That Matter
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Coffee Mini Bookmarks or a fun pen add a touch of indulgence to a busy coffee hour between runs to school and errands.
4. Build-Your-Own Survival Kit Ideas
To make giving extra fun, create themed bundles:
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“Creative Day Starter” Student Kit: Switch-Eroo Markers + Neon Coloured Pencils + Mighty Monster Pens + Yumbox Cubi Jar.
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“Lunch & Learn” Kit: Yumbox Lunch Bag + Logic Puzzles Book + Wipe-Clean Animal Activities.
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“Teacher Break Box”: Coffee Mini Bookmarks + “World’s Best Teacher” Socks + Toronto Street Names Mug.
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“Mindful Moments” Parent Set: Calm Vibes Friendship Bracelet Kit + Coffee Mini Bookmarks + S'well Salad Bowl Kit.
Why Caribou Gifts Makes Back-to-School Gifting Special
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Proudly Canadian: The store supports Canadian makers and women-owned businesses—gifts that carry local heart
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Thoughtful & Customizable: Every gift can be tailored, wrapped, and presented with care
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Community-First: A portion of sales supports local charities, turning a simple gift into a meaningful act
A well-chosen Back-to-School Survival Kit from Caribou Gifts does more than help ease the chaos of September—it shows insight, kindness, and genuine support. Whether it’s a playful lunch solution, calm creative space, small luxury for teachers, or a caring bundle for the family, every gift reflects thoughtfulness. Explore the full collection below to craft the perfect back-to-school surprise.
