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Buying School Supplies For Kids In Jakarta
Backpacks + Notebooks + Lunch Boxes & More!
With the new school year fast approaching, parents are looking to buy school supplies for their young ones. Fun and new school supplies should give the kids an extra energy boost to start the school year even more so for children who already miss their friends but still have to do virtual classes at home. Choosing the perfect school supplies can take a lot of time, but don’t worry, we’ve gathered all the latest and coolest of them all here in Jakarta!
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BACKPACKS
Where To Buy Backpacks For School In JakartaSchool kids these days seem to have to carry more and more books in their bags. Why not choose an ergonomic wheel bag such as Nikidom Roller. They come in different sizes and designs and can be purchased from Ergoscool in Plaza Indonesia. For preschoolers, Skiphop Zoo backpacks are great options. These cute animal small-sized backpacks can be purchased at Kyrakids or Blibli. If you’re looking for something more budget-friendly, Smiggle backpacks are available at Kidz Station. You also might want to check out Exsport at Eiger, Jansport At Blibli, and Justice backpacks.
Kidz Station, www.ilotte.com
Kyra Kidz, Jalan Pluit Karang Cantik i-3 Timur No. 62, www.kyrakidz.com
Blibli, www.blibli.com
Justice, www.shopjustice.co.id
Eiger, +62 8880 968 6868,
eigerindostore.com/exsport.html, Facebook -
PENCIL CASES
Where To Buy Fun And Efficient Pencil Cases For School In JakartaDon’t you feel annoyed when broken pencils and worn-out erasers scatter around everywhere and you can’t find a single working one? Pencil cases are the answer to your problem! They help organize stationeries and many other things. There are many designs and colors, shapes, and sizes. If you are looking for a cool pencil case that can individually keep pens, Smiggles provides many of those kinds to choose from. They even scented ones! Smiggles items can be found at Kidz Station. For simple shaped ones, Warna in FX mall and Gandaria City is just the place! It has all the bling-bling and glitter you could imagine! It is also not too expensive. For more personalized options, you can order customized ones at Char & Coll Gifts.
Kidz Station, www.ilotte.com
Char & Coll Gifts, Instagram
Warna, Gandaria City and FX Mall +62 21 290 53344
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SCISSORS
Where To Buy The Best Scissors For School In JakartaScissors are a very important item when it comes to projects and crafts! A lovely brand for younger kids is Faber Castell. Their scissors are safe and made of plastic, with a blunt point and a lock feature! As an alternative, you can get scissors with cushioned handles from them too to prevent blisters. You can also check out Maped’s Kidicut scissors, with a safety lock and cute animal designs on them! Aside from those, Scotch and Joyko both have equally good, sharper scissors to work with. Most of these options can be found in stationery stores, such as Gramedia, all around Jakarta!
Paperclip Indonesia, Instagram, Linktree
Toko Gunung Agung (TGA), Instagram, Linktree
Tokopedia, tokopedia.com
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NOTEBOOKS
Where To Buy Good Quality And Pretty Notebooks For School In JakartaNotebooks to take notes in class… isn’t note-taking boring? Not anymore! Typo has amazingly cute notebooks with pretty covers and useful contents. You can let your creative juices flow when you write in these notebooks. If you’re looking for a budget alternative, you can check out Paperclip Indonesia, available at many shopping malls in and around Jakarta. They have really nice notebooks in different colours, and some even have your kids’ favourite cartoon characters printed at the front! Muji store is a slightly more expensive option, but is totally worth it! Even though the notebooks are almost completely blank, it can boost your child’s creativity. Your child can draw anything on a piece of clean, Japan-quality paper, then place it in the pocket on the front of the notebook. They can also put a picture there so whenever they feel tired, they can look back at their drawing and move on! Notebooks by local designers can also be unique option. Check out Kamalika Artprints for their matching designs.
Paperclip Indonesia, Instagram, Linktree
Muji Indonesia, Instagram
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LUNCH BAGS AND BOXES
Where To Buy Fun And Organized Lunch Bags And Boxes For School Lunches In JakartaGood lunch boxes are extremely important for bringing food to and from school and so are lunch bags. Temperature retention is desirable in this case, keeping chilled food cold, and helping hot food warm. Char & Coll have cute customizable lunch bags and they could embroider your child’s name on it. Yet another good brand for lunch bags is Smiggle. They have nice lunch bags in various designs and sizes, with multiple sections to keep snacks and lunch! A fun brand for lunch boxes is Funtainers by Thermos. They provide stainless steel food jars with your kid’s favorite characters printed on it. For older kids, Thermos has simpler designs but with multiple sections in one container.
Char & Coll Gifts, Instagram
Kidz Station, www.ilotte.com
Tokopedia, Tokopedia.com
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TECHNOLOGY
Where To Buy Gadgets For School In JakartaWith E-learning going on, some extra supplies may be necessary to improve your child’s learning experience. Headsets improve sound quality and are helpful in blocking noises out, especially when there are siblings in the same room. Smiggle headsets are very attractive for younger kids while Sony headsets are great for slightly older kids. Smiggle is fun and has many cute designs, and some even have fluffy cushions! They have volume control but unfortunately, they don't come with a mic. Sony headsets don’t have many patterns, but they have features that make up for that! They are durable with proper care and are very adjustable. The sound quality is excellent and is better for wearing for a longer period of time. Some designs can fold to make it more compact for storage. They have built-in microphones that help that can enhance voice clarity when talking or answering questions online. For external cameras and speakers, as well as keyboards and mice for a more ergonomic setup, brands like Logitech have a variety of products to choose from to suit your needs and budget.
Kidz Station, www.ilotte.com
Paperclip Indonesia, Instagram, Linktree
Toko Gunung Agung (TGA), Instagram, Linktree
Tokopedia, tokopedia.com
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WRITING INSTRUMENTS
Where To Buy The Best Pens And Pencils For School In JakartaWriting instruments are essential for school. Good quality ones that will last you a long time and are definitely worth the price. For pens, Sarasa pens are fabulous. Despite being a little expensive, they are very high quality, long-lasting, and easy to use. They come in many different fun colors and types, including Neon Colors, Metallic Colors, and Multi-Colored sets. In terms of erasers, LYRA erasers are fun to use. You can get kneadable erasers from them, which are very popular among kids. It’s an eraser that acts like modeling clay! A good brand for pencils is Faber-Castell. It has many many different types of pencils to choose from! They also have many great coloring supplies. All of these are available in most bookstores and stationery stores like Paperclip, Kinokuniya, Toko Gunung Agung (TGA), and Gramedia, as well as the online marketplace Tokopedia.
Faber-Castell, Instagram, Linktree
Paperclip Indonesia, Instagram, Linktree
Toko Gunung Agung (TGA), Instagram, Linktree
Tokopedia, tokopedia.com
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STICKY NOTES
Where To Buy Good Quality Sticky Notes In JakartaSticky notes are an essential item for students and office workers alike! They are extremely convenient for reminders, notes, and more. 3M (Post-it!) is a great brand when it comes to sticky notes, and is very popular worldwide. They come in a variety of shapes and bright colors that kids would enjoy. Meanwhile, Weibo has a selection of adorable and unique sticky notes with small designs and patterns on each page! If you're going for practicality, you can also purchase transparent sticky notes that you can use to stick over books you're borrowing and write over them. All of these can be found online, or you can purchase them at most stationery stores such as Paperclip and Gramedia!
Paperclip Indonesia, Instagram, Linktree
Toko Gunung Agung (TGA), Instagram, Linktree
Tokopedia, tokopedia.com
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RULERS AND PROTRACTORS
Where To Buy The Best Rulers And Protractors For School In JakartaRulers are essential for Math and making things straight and tidy. A very popular and fun brand is Twist n Flex by Maped. It’s no ordinary ruler… it can bend! Thus, keeping it in small places is not a problem, and it’s good for playing with as a refresher… your children will love it! As a bonus, you won’t ever have to replace a broken ruler. A good brand of protractors is Butterfly. They are transparent, very easy to use, and great for beginners. Faber-Castell is another brand worth checking out. Their rulers are sturdy, good quality, and they have nice set squares, which are basically triangle rulers.
Faber-Castell, Instagram, Linktree
Paperclip Indonesia, Instagram, Linktree
Toko Gunung Agung (TGA), Instagram, Linktree
Tokopedia, tokopedia.com
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GLUE
Where To Buy Good Sticky Glues In JakartaGlue is essential in arts and crafts classes and school projects, but not all glues are created equal! Some brands will not always stick because it dries too quickly and often finishes out in a week. Luckily, well-trusted brands like UHU, Joyko, Faber-Castell, and other brands have some high-quality glue! Deli’s glue for example is non-toxic and safe for children so you wouldn’t have to worry about your child handling the glue. While UHU’s glue has a unique screw-top lid to ensure no glue dries out. You can find these brands in almost any craft store such as Gramedia, Paperclip, Faber-Castell, and many more.
Faber-Castell, Instagram, Linktree
Paperclip Indonesia, Instagram, Linktree
Toko Gunung Agung (TGA), Instagram, Linktree
Tokopedia, tokopedia.com
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HIGHLIGHTERS
Where To Buy Highlighters For School In JakartaHighlighters are important for taking notes and picking out important details. Here are some cool highlighter brands! Stabilo has many nice highlighters that come in many different colors. They are bright and have a good ink consistency. Another excellent brand to try is Faber-Castell. Their highlighters have high ink storage with bright and easy-to-see colors. Another fun brand is Smiggle. They have many cool highlighters that kids will love! Highlighters shaped as ice-cream, highlighters that look like mini monsters, highlighters that are only visible in UV light… you name it! Smiggle items are available at Kidz Station stores and other highlighters are available at stationery stores as well as on Tokopedia.
Faber-Castell, Instagram, Linktree
Paperclip Indonesia, Instagram, Linktree
Toko Gunung Agung (TGA), Instagram, Linktree
Tokopedia, tokopedia.com
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ART SUPPLIES
Where To Buy A Variety Of Art Supplies In JakartaArt supplies are great for decorating things and getting creative. Faber-Castell has amazing watercolors, paints, as well as soft pastels and crayons. There are more than 100 colors to choose from! They also have nice palettes and other supplies. For paintbrushes, give LYRA a try. They have a wide variety of sizes for paintbrushes, are very comfortable to use, and reasonably priced. For poster paints, there is an excellent brand called Sakura readily available Paperclip or on Tokopedia. They also come in many colors and are long-lasting. They also have neon and metallic colors! The latest hot items are Tombow fudenosuke brush pens for brush lettering. The art supplies can be purchased at bookstores like Gramedia and Toko Gunung Agung, department stores like AEON, or stationery stores like Success Stationery. Origami papers as well as watercolor paper and canvases are available as well.
Faber-Castell, Instagram, Linktree
Paperclip Indonesia, Instagram, Linktree
Toko Gunung Agung (TGA), Instagram, Linktree
Tokopedia, tokopedia.com
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COMPASS
Where To Buy Compass For School In JakartaCompasses are known to be a necessity in subjects like math and art, especially in higher grades for making circles to pie charts, clocks, drawings, and more. A great brand would be Faber-Castell, which makes excellent quality compasses with ranging colors and appealing styles. Joyko is also a famous stationery company selling not only inexpensive but high-quality compasses and is widely known for easy usage! They can be easily purchased by visiting physical stores or online marketplaces.
Faber-Castell, Instagram, Linktree
Paperclip Indonesia, Instagram, Linktree
Toko Gunung Agung (TGA), Instagram, Linktree
Tokopedia, tokopedia.com
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MARKERS
Where To Buy Markers For Kids For School In JakartaAside from drawing and coloring, markers help make projects become more colorful and attractive. Here are some excellent colored marker brands. Crayola markers are perfect for younger kids to play with and have fun. They come in different shapes, colors, and thicknesses. To top that off, they are water-soluble markers, meaning if your child decides to write on wood, glass, or some other hard and smooth material, it can easily be washed away! There is also Faber-Castell, which has a huge variety of colored markers. Most of these markers are thin and good for outlining things and writing. Yet another brand is the good old Sharpie. Their permanent markers come in a wide range of colors and sizes. They are recommended for slightly older kids as the markers are permanent and cannot be easily erased. However, they are of excellent quality and look really nice on big projects! These markers are readily available on Tokopedia, as well as bookstores and department stores like Paperclip Indonesia, Kinokuniya, Toko Gunung Agung (TGA), Sogo, and AEON.
Faber-Castell, Instagram, Linktree
Paperclip Indonesia, Instagram, Linktree
Toko Gunung Agung (TGA), Instagram, Linktree
Tokopedia, tokopedia.com
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BLACK SHOES
Where To Buy Plain Black Shoes For School In JakartaIf you didn't grow up in Indonesia, you may be surprised to find that most schools require students to wear black shoes. That said, searching for all-black shoes can be a tough job, especially since many black shoes have logos with other colors. Fear not, however, there are a lot of stores in Jakarta that have just what you need! Online shops like Tokopedia and Zalora provide lots of options for shoes, ranging from sneakers to sandals. You can choose whichever type is most suitable, and buy them at reasonable prices! For black sneakers, Sports Station would be a good choice. They have many locations all over Jakarta and they carry many sports brands like Nike, Skechers, Brooks, Adidas, and many more! You can also check out places like Wilio and Payless.
Tokopedia, www.tokopedia.com
Zalora, www.zalora.co.id
Sports Station, www.mapclub.com/shop/sportsstation
Wilio, www.wilio.co.id
Payless, www.mapclub.com/shop/PAYLESS
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