Back to school season can be confusing for kids. Some may find it exciting, others nerve-racking, and for most a mixture of both! During this time, it’s important to look out for young people and their mental health.
The Mental Health Coalition have a comprehensive roadmap on how to support young people during the transition back to school. Check it out here.
In the meantime, we’re here to provide gifts that make kid’s return to school that little bit easier. From books and stationery that inspire, cards to show support, to essentials that will uplift. Find over 70 back to school gift ideas in our back to school gifts collection.
Gifts to Inspire
Ideas Pencil Pack
What’s more inspiring than an idea itself?
The Ideas Pencil Pack is sure to help out in even the most intense brainstorming sessions.
Also, each pencil is made from recycled plastic CD cases – now that’s a bright idea! Ideas pencils, £3.99
Ideas List Pad
Sometimes you just need to get everything out of your head and onto paper.
Whether it’s for organising thoughts or generating ideas, the Ideas List Pad is sure to come in handy.
Not to mention that it makes the perfect companion for the Ideas Pencil Pack! Ideas list pad, £4.99
VENT For Change
VENT For Change products help get children back into school by supporting global education projects. Discover more of their eco-friendly stationery.
Little People, Big Dreams: Malala Yousafzai
The perfect read for back to school season. This book tells Malala’s inspirational story, with the help of illustrations.
Written to inspire children to be bold, be brave, and dream big. Little People, Big Dreams: Malala Yousafzai, £9.99
Gifts to Support
You Did Wonderfully – ARTHOUSE Unlimited Recycled Card
This card is sure to support young people going back to school, as well as the people who made it.
ARTHOUSE Unlimited is a collective of artists with neurodiverse and physical support needs, whose revenue goes towards increasing acceptance for those with similar needs. You did wonderfully card, £3.50
Sending Love – 1 Tree Cards
Some would say the new academic year is a chance to turn over a new leaf, how about planting an entire tree? For every card sold, 1 Tree Cards plant a tree.
The cards also come with a flower seed token – sure to have sprouted by Spring Half Term! Sending love card, £2.99
Rainbow felt keyring
Share some hope and perhaps a little joy with this needlefelt keyring, beautifully handcrafted in Nepal. Felt rainbow keyring, £5.50
Gifts to Uplift
Handmade and Fair Trade Kids Drawstring Bag from Neema Crafts
Screen-printed with adorable safari animals and perfect for PE Days – what’s not to love?
Each bag is handmade and unique, with 100% of Neema's profits funding adapted housing for disabled staff in Tanzania. Kids drawstring bag, £22
Insulated Water Bottle Dinosaurs ARTHOUSE Unlimited
What better way to stay hydrated than with a dinosaur themed water bottle?
Another gem from ARTHOUSE Unlimited, this gift will be sure to brighten even the greyest of school mornings! Insulated water bottle, £28
Colourful Scrunchies Set of 3 – The Paul Hodges Trust
Combining convenience with colour, this scrunchie will bring beauty to the daily school grind!
The revenue from each scrunchie in this set goes towards empowering the talented Ghanian women who make them. Scrunchie set of three, £10
At Good Things you’ll find inspiring ethical and sustainable gifts that support charities, empower people and protect our planet. Discover gifts for all ages and inspiring ideas like cards that plant trees, handmade cushions empowering people in Tanzania and eco toys made from recycled milk bottles. Have a look at our collections.
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