Clay Cary, a financial trends expert at CouponFollow, recommends composition notebooks from Dollar Tree. "At $1.25 each, they are great for taking notes, keeping a journal, or drawing."
"A pencil box or case will cost you $1.25 there, which is less than at most other stores."
At just $1.25 for a pack of 12, these brightly colored pencils are cheap, but their #2 grade lead makes them work well and make writing, drawing, or taking a test easy and smooth.
Paper clips can be used for a lot more than just keeping papers together, so you don't need to pay a lot for them, Roberts said. "At the dollar shop, you can find packs of 220 paper clips for as little as $1.25.
At only $1.25 each and with cute designs, they are a cheap way for students to have one or more for each of their favorite topics.
Cary says that these $1.25 neon sticky notes are the best way to leave tips, messages, and notes for family, friends, or schoolmates.
Cary points out that a 3-pack of highlighters costs only $1.25, which is a great deal. With their bright colors and long-lasting ink, these highlighters are a steal.
You can even find these cheap craft and pencil/crayon caddies for only $1.25, while a similar one at Target costs $4 each.
Cary says that these sturdy binders, which cost $1.25, are the best way to store and protect your important notes and papers.