Looking for quality notepads, backpacks, and lunch boxes for your little ones? Check out the best places to shop school supplies in Hong Kong
Got a little one in need of a boost in school? While you can help them reach their full potential by signing them up to creative classes, sports classes, and maths tuition, equipping them with trusty school supplies can also support them in getting the best out of their classes, all while remaining hip and stylish. We’ve rounded up the best places to buy school supplies in Hong Kong, whether you’re shopping for kindergarteners, primary schoolers, or high schoolers.
Your guide to school supplies for kids in Hong Kong
Essential school supplies for tweens and teens
1. Lunch gear and water bottles from Spriggo
Back-to-school shopping is a sure win at Spriggo! Practical and stylish, Spriggo’s premium range of insulated water bottles, lunch boxes, lunch bags, and ice packs are designed with both you and your kiddos in mind. Think lightweight, leakproof, food-safe, and ridiculously chic lunch gear – perfect for busy school days or gift-giving.
We recommend trying the brand’s OG combo: the signature Vault Funk lunch box and the Bitsy ultra-light water bottle. Crafted from durable stainless steel, the Vault Funk keeps meals fresh until lunchtime in its three perfectly sized compartments, while the Bitsy bottle’s powerful 24-hour insulation keeps drinks chilled all day. And with free next-day shipping in Hong Kong, getting your hands on these must-haves is a breeze!
Experience these products for yourself at the next Sunday Market (9 March) in Discovery Bay. Also, be sure to stay tuned for giveaways, limited editions, and special deals on Spriggo’s Instagram.
Shop Spriggo online.
2. Stationery from Paperhood
Nothing can be more important than stationery when it comes to school supplies. And here’s the cold hard truth, parents – sometimes it doesn’t matter if a pen is good to use if it looks nice! As irrational as that might sound, you must admit there’s something satisfying about aesthetically pleasing stationery, which is why we love shopping at Paperhood. This stationery shop in Hong Kong sells a wide variety of desktop essentials, from calendars, to pens, to notepads, and more. If you’re worried these supplies won’t last a half-term, you’d be pleased to know that we’ve found Paperhood’s supply is as durable as they are pretty to look at.
Paperhood, Room 701, 7/F, Free Trade Centre, 49 Tsun Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
3. Lunch boxes and jars from Thermos
While Thermos may not make the snazziest lunch boxes and food jugs, they’re certainly practical and durable, perfect for kiddos who are a little clumsy. Whether you’re packing a simple sandwich, crisps, fruits, or a full-on bento for your kid, Thermos has just the right container for you. Not only will the food stay fresh and at the correct temperature, Thermos lunch boxes are known to be easy to clean and light to carry.
Shop Thermos online or at various stockists in Hong Kong.
4. Art supplies from CN Square
Got a mini Picasso under your care? Keep their paints, brushes, and canvases stocked at CN Square. This massive art supplies store is an artist’s paradise, home to a dazzling array of acrylic paints, clay moulding tools, and oil pastels. We’ve been shopping at its Yau Ma Tei store since our after-school art club days, and it’s safe to say CN Square has yet to lose its charm, with affordable price points even at its new locations in Fortress Hill and Tsuen Wan.
CN Square has multiple locations in Hong Kong.
5. Sports bags from Decathlon
For sporty kids, a sports bag is a must-have. If their school requires you to buy one, the best place to shop is Decathlon. This chain sports brand not only offers quality equipment for adults, but its sports bags for kids are known to be durable, light, and practical, too. They can hold everything from football boots and sports kits to water bottles and then some.
Decathlon has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
Must-haves school supplies for pre-schoolers and pre-teens
6. Backpacks from Mr Poco
If there’s one school supply you don’t want to cheap out on, it’s backpacks. Not only do they have to carry all of your kids’ essentials, but their design and weight distribution also have immense effects on posture and spine health. Mr Poco is a premium kids’ school supply store that sells backpacks designed to offload weight from your little ones’ shoulders and back in ways that’ll make them grow stronger. Not to mention they come in stylish patterns with a range of vibrant colours!
Shop Mr Poco online.
7. Nordic Nest
The premium cutlery sets from Nordic Nest will spruce up your little one’s lunch time. Browse across different brands offering forks, spoons, and knives in funky shapes, sizes, and playful colours that’ll make meal time that much more enjoyable for kids.
Shop Nordic Nest online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do kids need most for school?
Depending on the grade and school your little one’s in, what they need most for school will vary. But you can expect the basics: pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, and highlighters, all stored in a pencil case. A backpack, water bottle, and lunch boxes are also necessary if they’re bringing their own food.
What do kindergarteners need for school?
For kindergarteners, school supplies may be thinner. Generally, they’ll need pencils and erasers in a pencil case, a backpack, and a water bottle.
