The write stuff

For a back-to-school gift that’s useful and awesomely ’80s, these personalized, neon-colored pencils are tough to beat — and even harder to lose. But if your child does misplace one, they come in a set of 72, so your supply won’t be running low any time soon. The pencils can be customized for your scholar with one line of 30 characters. You could have them engraved with their name, their initials, or an encouraging phrase such as “carpe diem!”

72 Personalized Neon Pencils, $18.99, www.orientaltrading.com.