Everything Parents Need to Turn Their Home into Their Kids’ Homeroom this School Year

This school year will undoubtedly be different than previous years — but that’s not necessarily a bad thing! In the spring, parents became homeschool teachers and kids got used to learning online. This year, whether kids are back at school full-time or not, they all deserve a great home work space — for homework, crafts, school projects, science experiments, and more. So turn your home into the coolest “homeroom” ever with these awesome Target products!

1. More Than Magic™ Character Cat Pen Set

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How cute are these pens?! These charming cat pens are so fun that they will actually make kids excited about doing their homework. They’re the perfect fun addition for any pencil case or work space. ($7.99, Target)

2. Texas Instruments 30XIIS Scientific Calculator

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Every kid needs a great calculator, and this one does it all — you can use it from elementary school all the way through high school. The calculator comes in bright blue and bright pink, so kids can choose which color suits them better! ($15.99, Target)

3. JBuddies Studio Wired Kids Headphones

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When it comes to working from home, everyone (adults AND kids) needs a good pair of headphones. Whether your kiddo likes to listen to soothing rain sounds, focus-enhancing classical music, or mood-boosting pop music while they work, these are the perfect over-ear headphones. These headphones are the perfect size for kids and come in four fun colors. ($19.99, Target)

4. Pilot 5ct FriXion Clicker Erasable Retractable Gel Ink Pens

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Is there anything better than a great gel pen? Yes! A gel pen that’s retractable and erasable! This set of gel pens has five different colors — black, green, purple, blue, and pink — so kids can pick their favorite colors for taking notes, doing homework, or just doodling. ($8.89, Target)

5. Post-it 6pk 3" x 3" Super Sticky Notes 65 Sheets

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Everyone needs a great set of sticky notes, and these colorful Post-It Notes are the perfect option for kids of all ages. Use them to take notes in textbooks, keep track of assignments, write reminders for family members, and more! ($5.39, Target)

6. Crayola 24ct Pre-Sharpened Colored Pencils

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Let’s be honest, nothing compares to a good set of colored pencils. I don’t know about everyone else, but I used Crayola colored pencils from preschool all the way through college (I still use Crayola colored pencils)! These are truly a must-have for any kids’ at-home work station. ($2.99, Target)

7. Up&Up™ Cap Erasers

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Nobody can learn anything if they don’t make mistakes — especially kids! And making mistakes means you need a great eraser (or erasers). These colorful eraser caps fit perfectly on any pencil, and they’re so affordable! You get 25 eraser caps for just $0.75. ($0.75, Target)

8. Fiskars SoftGrip Big Kids Scissors 6"

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Parents know that scissors are an absolute requirement for kids — for crafts, science projects, and more. These scissors are made specifically for kids’ hands, with a comfortable softgrip handle, ergonomic design, and thumb loops designed for both left- and right-handed kids. Plus, they come in all sorts of fun colors and designs, perfect for kids and tweens. ($2.99, Target)