[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/offers/4-tech-friendly-ways-to-ace-the-school-year#maincontent) [Newsroom](https://www.t-mobile.com/news)Toggle secondary navigation - [Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network) - [Devices](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/devices) - [Un-carrier](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/un-carrier) - [Community](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community) - [Offers](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/offers) - [Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/business) English [OffersCategory](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/offers)[Mobile Mondays](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/mobile-mondays) # 4 Tech-Friendly Ways to Ace the School Year August 01, 2023  3 min read - Facebook IconShare on Facebook - Share on Twitter - LinkedIn IconShare on LinkedIn American families are expected to spend record-high amounts this back-to-school season. According to the [National Retail Federation](https://nrf.com/insights/holiday-and-seasonal-trends/back-to-school) (NRF), families with children in elementary, middle and high school will spend $890 on average for school items, while those with college-aged students are looking at more than $1,360 in shopping expenses. Whether your kids are off to kindergarten or college, here’s how you can shop smarter and prepare for the school year: 1. __Upgrade Your Devices.__ Electronics and tech are a top priority for families this school season. The NRF says Americans are expected to spend a collective $15 billion on electronics for back to school and $23 billion for back to college. The good news is that you may be able to score deals this back-to-school season to help save on smartphones, wearables and more. T-Mobile is offering a free [REVVL 6 Pro 5G](https://t-mo.co/3uhsIku), [OnePlus Nord N30 5G](https://t-mo.co/3Kh1nqX) or [Samsung Galaxy A14 5G](https://t-mo.co/47imhjA) when adding a voice line for each device on a qualifying plan via 24 monthly bill credits plus tax. Plus, if T-Mobile customers prefer to gear up with a wearable, they can score T-Mobile’s exclusive [SyncUP KIDS Watch](https://bit.ly/455k2OH) for free when adding a qualifying watch line via 24 monthly bill credits plus tax. To learn more about T-Mobile’s back-to-school deals, head to [t-mobile.com/offers/back-to-school-deals](https://bit.ly/3q6mhlS). 2. __Keep Track of School Items.__ It’s the time of year when backpacks, lunchboxes and musical instruments tend to go missing. Ensure your child or college student never loses their items again by placing a T-Mobile [SyncUP TRACKER](https://t-mo.co/3QeSG4y) in items of importance. It’s a simple, easy way to help you keep track of belongings. 3. __Stay Connected for Study Time.__ For families or college students looking for an affordable option to stay connected at home, T-Mobile has them covered with 5G Internet for only $30 per month with a Go5G Plus or Magenta MAX plan and AutoPay. For those unsure about making the switch, the wireless company offers a worry-free Test Drive of its 5G Internet for 15 days. And, T-Mobile 5G Internet comes with a Price Lock Guarantee, so you can rest easy knowing your monthly rate won’t increase (exclusions like taxes and fees apply). Learn more by visiting [https://www.t-mobile.com/homeinternet](https://t-mo.co/3q5szCe). 4. __Prioritize a Sleep Routine.__ A recent [Lancet Journal study](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanchi/article/PIIS2352-4642%2822%2900188-2/fulltext) found that children need at least nine hours of sleep each night to support healthy neurocognitive development. Set your kids up for success by creating a school bedtime and wake-up routine a couple weeks before school begins to help ease into the new academic year. Apps like [Moshi](https://www.moshikids.com/) use sounds, sleep stories and even meditations to encourage better sleep for kids, and [Calm](https://www.calm.com/) can be used for college students and parents to ease stress. Get ready to rock the school year with some savvy planning, deal-hunting adventures and a dose of healthy habits that create an epic year ahead for you and your family. 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