Cool for School: Products Kids and Parents Will Love

Break out the backpacks and set the alarm clock extra early: It's back to school season. But don't be caught by the late bell.

According to the national retail federation, the average American family has less than half its back-to-school shopping complete. So sharpen your number two pencils and take note, "GMA" life and family contributor, Lee Woodruff, is sending kids back to school in style.

Graffeeti Remarkable Backpack, $30

Backpacks are big deals. For kids, how they look is just as important as what's inside. Backpacks represent who kids are. These new backpacks allow children to uniquely express themselves using dry-erase markers. They can customize it ... daily!

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Inchworm Stretch Sneakers, $40

Sneakers are expensive! And when kids hit sudden growth spurts, bedrooms fill up with piles of barely worn shoes. But there's a solution. Inchworm's stretch sneakers solve both problems. The shoes grow up to three sizes longer with the push on a button.

Edupress Math Noodlers, $22

Getting kids excited about going back to school can be a challenge but this new game can help. With this board game, kids solve math problems in fun and creative ways. Hop on one foot counting by sevens, or try to repeat tongue twisters while solving a word problem. They are made for grades 2-5.