Back-to-School for Kids and Teens

The back-to-school shopping season has arrived. That means long summer days are winding to a close, and new activities, schedules, and assignments will be ramping up. Whether you’re sending your kids back to another year of elementary school or off to college, it’s important that they’re prepared for the adventures ahead. Add these useful gifts to your back-to-school list to remind them of biblical truth. We’ve put together a list of our best back-to-school gifts for all ages to help make this year their best one yet.

Back-to-School Gifts for Elementary School Boys

Elementary school boys can be energetic! Power up your son’s lunch with funny lunchbox notes that will have the whole class laughing. Between recess and sports practice, make sure he stays hydrated with a Stay Strong Kid Stainless Steel Water Bottle.

Whatever new books he’s reading for school, keep him prepared and encouraged with a bookmark, like our Psalm 46:10 Be Still Cardstock Bookmark. A clip-on book light in a range of colors, like a fun shade of green, helps with those before-bedtime reading sessions.

Try activity books like Bible Word Searches or 77 Bible Activities for Kids for an on-the-go challenge.

Back-to-School Bibles & Devotionals for Elementary School Boys

Kickstart your son’s next year of elementary school with a new Bible or devotional. Teach him to lean into God’s Word with a Blue Hardcover Kid's KJV Bible made just for boys. Pair it with Knowing God for Kids Mini Devotions on early mornings. It offers a daily verse, devotional, and challenge point to help him grow.

365 Days to Knowing God for Guys Devotional offers similar content for an entire year Our Brown Camo Faux Leather Pocket Devotional for Guys will help boys ages 8-12 deepen their faith. It includes multiple verses from different translations and a devotional each day. Or One-Minute Devotions for Boys speaks to the same age range with its own brief but powerful encouragement.

Back-to-School Gifts for Elementary School Girls

Help your daughter’s personality shine this school year with vibrant accessories like those in the God’s Princess collection.

She’ll spend hours drawing in an Inspirational Coloring Book For Girls with a pack of Veritas Colored Pencils. Their convenient cases allow her to carry them to school and friends’ houses. She can write her thoughts with gel pens in metallic, glitter, water chalk, and neon.

When she’s up late reading a devotional (see below for some ideas), a purple pop-up book light can illuminate the pages. Psalm 119:105 printed on the front will remind her of the true light, God’s Word.

Back-to-School Bibles & Devotionals for Elementary School Girls

The start of a new school year is the perfect time for your daughter to learn more about God! Our Blossom Pink KJV Kid's Bible is made just for young girls to learn how to study the Bible. My Creative Bible for Girls lets her read God’s Word while taking notes and expressing her artistic sparkle.

The 365 Days to Knowing God For Girls Devotional is another great year-long choice for your 8-12-year-old. Arm her with truth wherever she goes with the Pocket Devotional for Girls.

Back-to-School Gifts for Teen Boys

Stuck in a rut thinking of what to get your tween or teen boy for back-to-school? We’ve got you covered with encouraging truths in masculine designs. Our Strength and Courage Collection, features a stainless steel water bottle and matching journal. Stock it with a matching Joshua 1:9 gift pen. Add a pop-up book light to remind him of Psalm 119:105 while he’s up late studying.

Back-to-School Devotionals for Teen Boys

Studying God’s Word in-depth is essential for teenage guys. 199 Favorite Verses for Teens offers a wealth of popular verses to memorize.

The One Minute with God for Students devotional dives into important topics for high schoolers. Each devotion is brief for busy mornings. Plus, its classic navy design appeals to all personalities! Older high schoolers will appreciate the year-long Be Strong and Steadfast Daily Devotional.

A compact KJV Bible is another great choice to root their school year in truth.

Back-to-School Gifts for Teen Girls

Encourage your teenage daughter with on-trend designs and biblical truth this school year. Keep her hydrated in style with a pink Be Still and Know 40-ounce tumbler. Its fun design will have all her friends asking where she got it!

She can take notes in a wirebound journal and plan her weeks in a daily planner with an uplifting Scripture message.

Motivate her as she writes with a cute gift pen—especially our You've Got This Gift Pen. As she leaves the house, a faux leather ID holder will keep her driver’s license, cash, and cards safe.

Back-to-School Bibles & Devotionals for Teen Girls

Teen girls need God’s truth more than ever. The My Creative Bible adds relaxation to their quiet time with outlined illustrations. Add a 48-pack of Veritas colored pencils.

Our One-Minute Devotions for Girls is the perfect devotional for tweens and up.

Or try Moments with God for Teen Girls. It offers a devotional, prayer, reflection questions, and space to write notes. Another devotional for this age group, Look Up, Girl! provides 100 devotions on topics like worry and self-destructive thoughts, with prayers, quotes, reflection questions, and room for journaling.

Back-to-School Gifts for Teachers

Students aren’t the only ones going back to school—teachers are too! Show your appreciation for your kids’ teachers with an encouraging gift. Offer them a tote bag, keychain, or water bottle in our bright floral designs. Give them a World’s Best Teacher mug to make their morning coffee a little tastier. Uplift them with Scripture verses and biblical quotes through a Blessings for a Great Teacher perpetual desktop calendar, gift box, or gift book. Warm their hearts and remind them of truth with 101 Bible Verses for Teachers.

Wrapping Things Up

Back-to-school can be daunting for some. Combat the nerves with biblical promises on practical gifts that replace stress with peace. And why not check out our gift bags to wrap your presents while you’re at it? Whatever grade your loved ones are beginning—or even if they’re the teacher—may they be uplifted with quality products, meaningful design, and transformative truth.