As families prepare to head back to school, parents and carers will spend the next few weeks shopping for the many things their kids need for the upcoming school year.
To make their lives easier, Amazon Australia has released the Back to School Trends for 2022 so parents and carers know what the on-trend supplies and essentials are. From the growth of the fidget toy to sustainable solutions – the Back to School Store on Amazon.com.au is the one stop shop for all your back-to-school needs.
2022 Back to School Trends
- Fidget & Pop – Sensory products are everywhere and will continue to grow in popularity in 2022. The latest iterations take on a dual function in the form of practical pencil cases, bags, and keychains.
Check out fidget products that double as pencil cases: Push Pop Multi-Colour Pencil Case.
- The tech generation – While paper and pens still have their place in the classroom, today’s lucky school kids have tech included in their wish lists. After a year of home schooling for many kids, tablets, laptops, and headphones are still a part of both formal and informal learning.
This slick Lenovo Ideapad Duet Chromebook is perfect for both kids and parents and even more fun when paired with these BuddyPhones Play Plus Kids Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
- Same, same but different – Parents rejoice! Some of your nostalgic 90s school supplies are still cool. You’ve likely seen that 90s toys like Pokémon and Beyblades are back, but so is 90s stationary like smelly pens and fuzzy pencils. From the 90s to now, some things never change.
Some of your old favourites have evolved like these Crayola Colours of the World Art Markers while others like these Fruit Scented Markers still remain on trend.
- Sustainability is key – Both parents and students alike are on the hunt for more sustainable back to school options, with plastic free and zero waste products on the school shopping list.
Generation Alpha are already environmental champions so be sure to purchase eco-friendly options like this Avanti Hydration Bottle or this stainless steel lunch box.
- Very Peri – Pantone’s 2022 Colour of the Year is Very Peri, a purple/pink shade that is said to encourage creativity and imaginative expression.
Grab on-trend Very Peri school supplies like this Vaschy School Backpack and A4 Exercise Book.
- Track it – Whilst not strictly speaking a Back to School essential,fitness trackers are expected to become increasingly popular in 2022 as kids take an interest in tracking their active lifestyle. These trackers measure healthy habits like exercise and sleep while also helping kids tell the time, set bedtime reminders, and after weeks of holidays, wake them up for school on time!
Amazon.com.au has trackers to suit all, from FitBit Ace 3 Activity Tracker for Kids to the Disney Princess, Garmin Vivofit Jr.
