What are some great small gift ideas for students in your classroom?
Excellent gift suggestions for students in the classroom should fulfill several of the following criteria:
Let’s explore my preferred discoveries that your pupils will adore.
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Classrooms (Elementary)
Oh, how I long to transform into a tiny fly, discreetly perched on the wall, and witness the sheer delight on your elementary students’ faces as they excitedly unveil the treasures hidden within their classroom stockings!
Hint: you could also introduce a new classroom reward system – here are examples of classroom reward systems from real teachers, plus small prize ideas for students.
1. Jungle Rainbow Scratch Masks
Children will be thrilled with these Rainbow scratch masks (I know my preschooler would!).
It’s a pack of 27, so you can provide each student with a mask and scratch-off wooden stick to bring home and enjoy.
2. Magnetic Space Moon Bookmarks
This set of 12 space bookmarks is perfect for continuing to motivate your young readers to open their books.
3. Mini-Flashlight Keychains
Here is a collection of 48 keychains that function as flashlights.
4. Mochi Squishy Toys
My son has one of these…Can I confess that it’s one of my preferred things?
5. Wikki Stix
Have you ever heard of these? They’re an excellent opportunity for young individuals to express their creativity and bring their concepts into reality.
No adhesive is required – these are self-adhesive. Each set in the package includes 12 Wikki Stix per child.
6. Make-a-Face Reusable Sticker Set
Every student has the opportunity to take home a reusable collection of stickers and a surface to apply them on!
Being a mother, I absolutely adore the reusability aspect of these sticker faces. To be honest, I possess a couple of sets of reusable sticker faces in my humble abode, and throughout the past 3 years, we have made ample use of them on numerous occasions.
7. Finger Puppets
Here is a collection of 20 finger puppets that are guaranteed to bring joy to your students!
8. Mini-Fidget Puzzle Box
These puzzles provide an excellent opportunity for children to remain seated and engage their cognitive abilities! Comes in a set of 12, neatly packaged in a box.
9. Doodle-Board Set
These mini-sketch board sets are absolutely fantastic, and incredibly affordable!
10. Magnetic Wand
I am acquainted with numerous young children who have an unwavering fascination with magnets. These metallic rods have endless potential for engaging in magnetic adventures.
11. Mermaid Tail Coin Purse
Embrace the power of division and triumph by acquiring a collection of these enchanting mermaid tail coin purses for the charming young ladies in your class, while simultaneously seeking out something distinct for the adventurous young gentlemen in your class.
12. Jumbo Magnifying Glass
Unleash the boundless curiosity of young learners by equipping them with a magical magnifying glass, empowering them to embark on thrilling adventures in the enchanting realm of nature.
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Classrooms (Middle School)
Searching for small gift ideas for middle school classrooms?
Below, discover incredibly enjoyable stocking stuffers that your students will absolutely love!
1. Invisible Ink Spy Pen
I firmly believe that had my teacher been bold and sneaky to slip an enigmatic ink secret agent pen into my holiday sock, she would have garnered a whopping 30 brownie points.
Just stating (don’t worry Mrs. Wooten – I still adored you as a third-grade educator!).
Students have the opportunity to compose a clandestine message and subsequently employ the light emitted from the pen to unveil it.
2. Rainbow Scratch Paper Bookmarks
Allow your child to create their own bookmarks with this set of 36 Rainbow scratch bookmarks.
3. Corner Creature Bookmarks
Grab a pack of these delightful goodies, consisting of a delightful set of 10 in each box. Acquire as many boxes as required and cleverly distribute them among the stockings of your beloved students.
Absolutely adorable method to encourage reading during the holiday season and school vacations!
Pssst: if you can splurge a bit, then these 3-D creature cartoon bookmarks are absolutely hilarious and cute!
4. Rubik’s Cube
As a child, I lost count of the countless attempts I made to unravel the enigma of the Rubik’s Cube. Whenever we visited my grandmother’s house, I would eagerly seize the opportunity to engage in a captivating battle with the perplexing puzzle, often losing track of time, engrossed for half an hour or even longer!
Here’s a 30-pack of Rubik’s Cube puzzles you can send your students home with.
5. Egyptian Papyrus Paper Bookmarks
As a young student in middle school, I vividly recall my visit to the Museum of History where I was captivated by the enchanting mummies and intriguing Egyptian relics.
These incredibly inexpensive Papyrus-paper bookmarks are bound to be a success!
6. Liquid Motion Toy
The first time I got to play with one of these was when I was in middle school, myself, in a classroom.
Guess what? It wasn’t until I reached adulthood that I finally had the privilege of owning one. Just ponder over the sheer excitement your students would experience upon receiving their very own mesmerizing liquid motion toy/timer!
7. Colorful Flash Drives
Present your students with a variety of vibrant, electronic, storage choices through this set of ten flash drives.
8. Metal Wire Puzzle
Provide each of your students with one of these metallic wire puzzles to solve during the holidays (or… Until the following year).
I absolutely adore the charming individual wrappings of these puzzles, coupled with the enticing $15 gift card challenge that awaits (should your student choose to capture a video showcasing their completed masterpiece!).
9. Create Your Own Bouncy Ball Kits
This delightful 12-pack bundle offers children the opportunity to unleash their creativity and craft their very own set of bouncy balls. It’s an exciting and engaging home activity, perfect for the festive season! Each kit allows kids to produce two fantastic bouncy balls.
10. Glitter Slime Balls
Children adore slime…
Moreover, they are excellent for alleviating stress and engaging in sensory playtime.
It’s really convenient that this is available in a pack of 36 as well
Pssst: got a bit more money to spend? Here’s a 24-pack of galaxy slime. I just looooovveee the colors!
11. Washable Marker Stamps
I recently discovered market stamps, and I purchased a collection for myself. They are incredibly adorable!
One pack has 10 in them, so you can just buy a few packs and leave one or two in each stocking.
Pssst: parents will love that they’re washable.
12. Space and Galaxy Bookmarks
Studying astronomy in your classroom this year? My son is fascinated by it! These bookmarks are certain to bring joy to your students.
Regardless of the extent of your resources, I commend your exceptional dedication in surpassing the expectations of your regular duties and bringing delight into your educational space. With optimism, may these suggestions for delightful classroom surprises aid you in astonishing your students to an even greater extent!
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