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Back to School Gift Guide 2020

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This Fall, school might mean distance learning or a mix of classrooms and virtual, but one thing’s for certain: there will still be homework. Get ahead of whatever changes might happen by setting up a sweet, quiet spot for learning. Make sure students will have the tools they need to adapt and thrive – regardless of obstacles.

Record a song or podcast or clearly talk with your teacher and classmates with this Yeti microphone. It’s adjustable, so you can record from a comfortable position, and it has a 3.5mm headphone jack so you can listen to your voice as you record.
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Help students set a schedule and keep track of their weekly assignments on a magnetic wipe board. Get cool magnets to post what is currently inspiring them or to show off all their A+ papers.
Google Assistant’s “Family Bell” feature allows users to set reminders throughout the day for when it is time to start a new class, take a break, or even have recess. You can also access this feature in Assistant settings on your mobile device. Different bells can go off for different users, which makes this feature particularly useful for parents with multiple kids at home.
Wake up gently to start your day right. Then take a good walk around the block before returning to “school.” Glow uses light as an alarm clock — just set a time when you want the light to brighten your room and wake you. It’s kind of like waking up to a nice, calm sunrise.
Since it’s a gift, you might as well go for premium Warby Parker frames. The brand has a number of stylish and well-made frames, and you can customize the lenses to your specifications when you order. There’s even an option for polycarbonate lenses that filter harsh blue light from LED and LCD displays.
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