Prime Day kicks off July 16, but you don't need to wait that long if you're looking for school supplies. Amazon already has sale pages dedicated to K-12 school and college students with products from many categories. If you wait for Prime Day to officially arrive, you might find better deals; but if you're looking to get started on your shopping now, here are the best sales to check out.
The Echo Dot Kids 5th generation (released in 2022) is hitting its lowest price yet at $27.99 (originally $59.99), according to price-checking tools. The kid's version comes with parental controls, has an owl design, and includes one year of Amazon Kids+, a subscription for books, games, videos, and other educational content for kids. You can read more about the Echo Dot from PCMag's review here.
If your kids like to use pen and paper and enjoy reading as well, the Kindle Scribe might be a good addition to their school supplies. This Kindle Scribe Bundle comes with the 64GB (which usually costs $419.99), the Premium Pen, a leather cover, and an Amazon power adapter for $324 (originally $519.97). This is a good value bundle if you were considering getting the Scribe for your kid anyway.
I've had an Iniu portable charger for a few years now, and it has saved my butt a couple of times from driving without Google Maps. It is a fast and reliable charger, and if your kid takes the bus back and forth to school, having a backup battery for their phone is always a good idea. According to Amazon, this Iniu Portable Charger 10000mAh power bank can charge most iPhones up to 78% in about an hour. Not bad for $17.99 (originally $29.99).
If your kid prefers a desk charger, the Iniu Wireless Charger also doubles as a prop for your phone. It is $15.98 (originally $26.98). It won't charge the phone as fast as the portable charger, but it is wireless.
The HP DeskJet 2755e is a budget HP printer that gets the job done. For $59.99 (originally $84.99), you're getting good value for your money with this printer. It can also make copies and scans, but it relies on a wifi connection and pushes you to get the HP+ ink subscription, which starts at $1.49 per month for certain features and to get better ink prices.
When it comes to headphones, having a reliable pair with a long battery life is key. Sony made the WH-CH520 with those things in mind while keeping the price low, currently $35.99 (originally $79.99). The Sony WH-CH520 are on-ear headphones (the headphones rest on top of the ears) with a stylish design and 50 hours of playtime. They give you a multipoint connection so your kid can switch between their computer and cell phone quickly. (Only the cappuccino color has a 55% discount.)
