Back-to-school shopping usually covers the basics, but it's the smaller essentials that are easy to overlook.Extra lunchbox ice packs, a portable power bank, AirTags and other practical items can make the school year run a little more smoothly.
We rounded up the overlooked back-to-school must-haves you'll be glad you picked up before the start of the school year.Original price: $19.99Get four ice packs so you always have extras.(Amazon)Pack lunches that stay cold until the final bell with this four-pack of slim ice packs.
Their space-saving design fits into lunchboxes and coolers, and right now, you can grab the set for just over $15.Original price: $29.99With 24 pads, there's plenty of room for notes.(Amazon)Sticky notes make it easy to jot down reminders, bookmark homework and leave notes between classes.
This 24-pad pack comes in four colors and is discounted by nearly half, giving students enough to last well beyond the school year.A whiteboard helps your kids remember appointments and class schedules.(Amazon)Help students keep track of assignments and schedules with this magnetic locker whiteboard.
It sticks securely to most lockers, wipes clean and removes easily at the end of the school year.READ MORE: These school supplies are cheaper online than in stores — Amazon, Best Buy and moreOriginal price: $23.99With this charge, kids always have extra power on hand.(Amazon)A dead phone or tablet can derail the school day, so tuck this compact power bank into a backpack.
It delivers fast charging for phones and tablets without taking up much space.Keep vital school supplies safe from the rain.(Amazon)Protect books, laptops and school supplies from surprise downpours with this backpack rain cover.
It stretches over most bookbags in seconds and folds into a compact pouch when the weather clears.Keep track of important valuables.(Amazon)Keep track of essentials with an Apple AirTag.
Pair it with Apple's Find My network to locate misplaced items, or add an...