Even when we are still 100% in summer mode, the school supply deals happening at Walmart are so good, that they can’t be ignored. In fact, I’m stocking up for September with these Walmart back-to-school sales. We’re talking $0.15 pocket folders, $0.50 composition notebooks, Crayola products under $1, ballpoint pens for as low as $0.13 each, and even $6 backpacks.
We all face the same challenge when there’s a new school year ahead: grabbing all the supplies you need without breaking the bank. With folders, pens, pencils, crayons, and glue sticks under $1 — plus kids’ clothing, backpacks, and shoes for under $10 — you can stock up on way more than what you need without completely blowing up your budget. It’s even better that Walmart is offering 14 top Walmart school supplies at last year’s prices and sensory-friendly hours for kids.
You can even get a Walmart price match if you find a lower price on Walmart.com, and claim Ibotta cash-back offers to save even more on already low back-to-school prices. But just in case you need more convincing, I’ll show you how to buy Walmart school supplies and pay 50% – 75% less than everyone else. At Krazy Coupon Lady, finding you the best back-to-school deals is at the top of our to-do list.
Don’t forget to download The Krazy Coupon Lady app to keep tabs on all the best Walmart deals throughout back-to-school season.
KCL predicts the next Walmart Back-to-School Sale will begin Saturday, July 13, 2024.
Walmart hasn’t officially announced the next date for their Back-to-School Sale, but based on what they've done in recent years, we here at KCL predict that it’ll take place starting Saturday, July 13, 2024.
How do we make our prediction?
Although Walmart has been all over the place since 2018 with regard to when they start their Back-to-School Sale, we predict they’ll continue last year’s pattern of starting on the third Saturday of July, which would be Saturday, July 13, 2024.
2023 Back-to-School Clearance Deals In Stores at Walmart:
Back-to-school clearance prices are starting to pop up in Walmart stores — up to 50% off regular prices! Look for these deals on school supplies at your local Walmart now.
Walmart Backpacks for School on Sale Now:
Some backpacks for school at Walmart are already cheap at regular prices (starting at just $6). However, we spotted some deals on backpack and lunch bag combo sets — up to 42% off! See all the top backpack deals happening right now.
Walmart School Supplies on Sale Now:
Folders & Notebook Deals
Crayons, Markers & Colored Pencil Deals
Glue Deals
Scissors Deals
Pens & Pencil Deals
Walmart Apple Products on Sale for School:
Head to Walmart this week to scoop discounts on a variety of Apple products for the back-to-school season. We found limited-time discounts on the iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, and more!
1. Walmart back-to-school sales started in early to mid-June.
Walmart doesn’t offer a weekly sale on back-to-school items like other retailers do. Instead, they have a large section of rollback prices that begin early on in the back-to-school shopping season. Even in early June 2023, we’re already seeing a few online deals start to pop up, and you can expect to save 50% right off the bat.
However, the bulk of Walmart’s deals on school supplies will happen in July when the back-to-school season is in full swing.
2. Find your school supply list on Walmart.com to easily grab everything you need.
You can easily find the exact school supplies you need with Walmart’s School Supply List Finder on Walmart.com. All you have to do is type in your zip code to see a full list of schools in your area. Select your school from the results, pick the grade you’re shopping for, and get a full list of recommended items curated by Walmart. If everything on your lists looks good, you can add all the items to your online cart at once, or save the list and shop in-store.
3. Use KCL’s Back-to-School Stock-Up Price List to score the lowest prices on school supplies.
Yes, Walmart back-to-school prices are notoriously low. But you can’t assume you’re getting the lowest price for everything on your list. And luckily, you don’t have to.
KCL analyzed over 80 top school supply items in 2023 and laid out all the prices you should aim to pay. Our Back-to-School Stock-Up Price List shows you the lowest prices for everything on your shopping list — binders, notebooks, pens, pencils, glue — you name it. You can even download a free printable to take into the stores with you.
4. Check online prices while you shop with the barcode scanner in the Walmart app.
One thing we know for sure is that Walmart store prices and Walmart.com prices are not always equal. Luckily, there’s a helpful tool in your Walmart app that can help you check both prices at once. It’s called the Walmart barcode scanner.
Open the Walmart app and tap the little barcode icon in the top right corner of your search bar. Then, hold your phone over the item’s barcode to scan it and look up the online price.
5. Ask for a price match on school supplies if you find a better deal on Walmart.com.
Walmart price matches their own online prices. So if you scan an item in-store and there’s a lower price online, you can request the lower price at checkout. Just show the online price to an employee at the cash register or customer service desk and ask for a price match.
To qualify for a price match, the lower-priced item must be:
Identical in size, model, brand, color, etc.
In-stock on Walmart.com
Sold and shipped by Walmart (and not from a third-party Marketplace seller)
6. Print or clip coupons and stack them with Walmart back-to-school sale prices.
Before you shop for Walmart school supplies, look for paper and printable coupons you can use on common back-to-school brands like Crayola, BIC, Paper Mate, Sharpie, and more.
Since Walmart accepts manufacturer coupons, you shouldn’t have a problem using one coupon per item on top of sale prices. Walmart will usually follow the manufacturer’s limitations stated on the coupon. However, it’s up to the store manager whether or not they’ll accept more than one of the same coupon on multiple items in a single transaction. Keep in mind — most coupons for school supplies have a limit of two.
Find all your top back-to-school coupons right here:
7. You can easily find Walmart school supplies for under $1.
Don’t feel like you need coupons to buy school supplies for under $1 — Walmart’s back-to-school rollbacks often make prices low enough as is.
Always double-check the KCL stock-up price list, though — just because an item costs less than $1 doesn’t mean it’s the lowest price you’ll get.
Here are a few under $1 deals we’ve seen that are worth getting excited over:
Pen+Gear No. 2 Wood Pencils, 12 ct — $0.47 (reg. $0.78)
Crayola Classic Crayons, 24 ct — $0.50 (reg. $2.71)
Pen + Gear Composition Book — $0.50 (reg. $1.63)
Elmer’s Washable School Glue, 4 oz — $0.50 (reg. $0.92)
Crayola Fine Line Marker Set, 10 ct — $0.97 (reg. $2.44)
8. Earn cash back on Walmart school supplies and score free items with the Ibotta app.
The Ibotta app gives you cash back on certain items after your purchases. At Walmart, you can earn cash back when you shop for school supplies online and in stores. This is just an extra layer of savings you can apply on top of coupons and Walmart back-to-school sale prices.
All you have to do is download Ibotta, search for Walmart, and add the offers you want to your list. Then, buy all your items and upload your receipt to the Ibotta app. Or, you can link your Walmart account to Ibotta and earn cash back automatically when you use a payment method saved to your Walmart account.
You can even score free items if you apply an Ibotta offer to an already low-priced item. Last year, we found Five-Star Pocket Folders for $0.50 each at Walmart, plus an Ibotta offer for $1 back on 2 Five-Star school items.
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9. Look for Walmart sale prices on kids’ back-to-school clothing.
Walmart notoriously drops prices on a variety of kids’ clothing for the back-to-school season. I’m talking $3 tanks and tees, $3.50 khaki shorts, and $5 polo shirts.
Look for sale prices in stores and online in the Kids Clothing Under $10 section on Walmart.com.
10. Score a variety of Walmart backpacks for under $10.
Walmart is THE place for kids’ backpacks on a budget. Why? Because it’s easy to find prices under $10, whether you’re looking for a basic backpack or a character backpack with adorable animals, Disney princesses, or Star Wars heroes.
In July 2022, these bestselling Firefly Backpacks were just $5 at Walmart, on sale for 60% off.
11. Grab cheap college dorm supplies at Walmart, like laptops, headphones, storage, and small appliances.
Your college-bound kiddo is going to need a lot before they head to the dorms. And that long list of needed items can get pretty pricey. Always check Walmart for college dorm supplies first to score low prices on a variety of items.
These are some top dorm deals we’ve seen at Walmart for back to school:
HP 11.6-Inch Chromebook — $98 (reg. $225) at Walmart
Onn True Wireless Earbuds — $4.88 at Walmart
Ninja Personal Nutri-Blender — $29.97 (reg. $39.99) at Walmart
Sterilite 18-Gallon Storage Boxes — $5 each (reg. $6.98) at Walmart
Big Joe Stack Bean Bag Chair — $40 (reg. $50) at Walmart
Mainstays Four-Compartment Mesh Laundry Bag — $3.18 at Walmart
Danby Compact Mini Fridge — $154 (reg. $280) at Walmart
12. Get free shipping with Walmart+ or when you spend more than $35 on school supplies online.
If you don’t even want to leave your house for Walmart school supplies, I don’t blame you.
You can shop for all your back-to-school needs on Walmart.com and get free shipping with Walmart+ or on orders of $35 or more.
You won’t be able to use manufacturer coupons this way (and some Ibotta cash-back offers are in store only), but if you can’t stomach the store crowds, it’s a great alternative.
TIP: Wanna try Walmart+ out for free? Sign up to get a free 30-day Walmart+ membership, no credit card required.
13. Hit up the Walmart back-to-school clearance at the end of August for even lower prices.
Don’t worry, procrastinators. Putting off shopping is no biggie with Walmart’s insane back-to-school clearance at the end of August. You may even be able to score clearance deals before school starts (depending on where you live).
Walmart Back-to-School Clearance Deals In Stores Now
Lunch Boxes
Fit & Fresh x Eda French Insulated Dual Compartment Lunch Bag — $2 (reg. $9.96)
Your Zone Lunch Bag — $2 (reg. $5)
Backpacks
Minecraft Creeper 17″ Laptop Backpack — $7 (reg. $14.97)
Eastport Pinnacle Sport 19″ Laptop Backpack — $11 (reg. $19.96)
14. Feel free to stock up on more than what you need right now —Walmart’s back-to-school inventory is legit.
Whether you want to stock up on paper for the year or donate your Walmart school supplies to a charity, the store will probably have plenty of items on hand.
Last year, The Krazy Coupon Lady purchased 500 backpacks and donated them to local refugees through the KCL Foundation!
What major deals have you found during the Walmart Back-to-School season? Let the KCL community know in the comments below!
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