The end-of-the-year can be emotional, hectic and exciting as teachers are finishing their report cards and students are preparing for summer break. In the midst of the business and excitement it's important to pause, to take a deep breath and to prepare a meaningful and fun end-of-the-year gift for your students. Many teachers give their students parting gifts commemorating the year. However, it's often difficult to decide when you are on a budget and you want something that your students will cherish forever. From sidewalk chalk to frisbees, here are some end-of-the-year student gifts your students will love. Just pick the end-of-the-year gifts you want to give your students, print and cut the corresponding gift tag and attach the tag to the gift tag with Baker's Twine or tape.
If your students love to doodle, draw, or write notes to one another, then these Scented Foodimals Notepads are the perfect end-of-the-year gift! Combine it with a delicious smelling Scent-Sibles™ Pen & Highlighter Set, and your students will be eager to write all summer long! This stationery set can be perfectly paired with this FREE "This Year Has Been So... Sweet" printable tag!
Idea by Chad Boender of Male Kindergarten Teacher
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If you're looking for an end-of-year gift that won't break the bank, then these Panda on Bamboo Pens are the perfect solution! Your students will love using the pens to write letters or draw pictures over the summer. Plus, these can be perfectly paired with this "We Had the "Beary" Best School Year!" printable tag. These panda on bamboo pens are so cute, you might just want to keep one for yourself!
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Everyone loves popsicles and painting! How adorable are these Color Your Own Ice Pop Shapes? Your students will have fun painting their own ice pop shape with a 6-Color Acrylic Paint Strip Classpack. This gift set can be paired with this FREE "Students Like You Paint Bright Futures!" printable tag! Your students will cherish this fun and simple gift, and they might even paint you some pictures, too!
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Your students will love celebrating another school year with these Happy Day Hand Clappers. This end-of-the-year student gift idea is another item that's perfect for teachers who are on a budget! Plus, your students will love using them to celebrate another successful school year. Be sure to pair these clappers with a fun and FREE "Hip Hip Hooray! You're on Your Way!" printable tag!
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Send your students home on the last day of school with these Inflatable 5" Mini Classic Beach Balls with Card. Your students will have a ball using these in the pool or even at a summer celebration. If you don't have a printer, or if you're looking for something last-minute, then these inflatable beach balls are perfect since they come with a "We Had a Ball!" tag! No printing, no cutting and no hassles!
Idea by Chad Boender of Male Kindergarten Teacher
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Kids will have a blast this summer designing colorful and creative sidewalk art with Ice Pop Sidewalk Chalk; a perfect summer gift that comes in the shape of a popsicle! Attach the "Let's Chalk It Up To An Amazing School Year" tags using Baker's Twine. These colorful chalk popsicles are so cute, you might just want to keep one for yourself!
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Place one or two balls from the Dots & Stripes Bouncy Ball Assortment inside a Small Clear Cellophane Gift Bag and tie it up using a strand of ribbon from the Neon Ribbon Assortment. Attach the "I Had a Ball With You This Summer" tag to the bag and the gift is all ready to go. Kids will love bouncing these colorful balls all summer long!
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Challenge your students to read throughout the summer by giving them their own Summer Reading Logs. Add a few "bookworms" to the gift by placing Gummy Worms inside Small Cellophane Gift Bags tied with Neon Ribbon. Don't forget to add a Laminated Fun-Shaped Bookmark and the FREE printable gift tag.
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Bright Color Flying Disks will be a huge hit with your students for an end of year gift. Simply attach the "This Year Flew By" gift tag using Baker's Twine and these colorful toys are ready to fly!
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Your little Dr. Seuss fans will love this gift bag filled with Dr. Seuss™ Grip Gel Pens, Dr. Seuss™ Oh, the Places You'll Go Bookmark Assortment and Dr. Seuss™ Mini Notepads. Attach the "Oh, The Places You Will Go" gift tag to the Cellophane Gift Bag using strands of ribbon from the Neon Ribbon Assortment.
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Everyone knows that squishes are the latest and greatest toy that every child is ranting and raving over! Why not give your students a Movie Theater Treat Squishie to help them remember, “It Has Been a Treat Having Them in Class”? These squishies are sure to be a big hit in any classroom, and they can be perfectly paired with this “It Has Been a Treat Having You in My Class!” tag. Make sure to get the free "It Has Been a Treat Having You in My Class" gift tag here.
Idea by Chad Boender of Male Kindergarten Teacher
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Make your end of the school year “bubbly” with these Big Bubble Wands! These wands are a great way to create jumbo bubbles and even bigger smiles from kids and adults alike. Simply attach the "You Blew Me Away This Year!” tag using your favorite washi tape, and you have a fun end-of-the-year gift that is sure to “blow” your students away with excitement as they head into summertime! Grab the free printable "You Blew Me Away This year" gift tag here!
Idea by Chad Boender of Male Kindergarten Teacher
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Unicorns are all the rage, but we can’t let unicorns have all the one-horn fun. Imagine the look on your students' faces when you hand them this gift and they realize they have their very own Stuffed Anicorn! Plus, don’t forget to attach the "This School Year Was on Point!" gift tag for a whimsical end-of-the-year student gift! Make sure to get the free printable "This School year Was on Point" student gift tag here.
Idea by Chad Boender of Male Kindergarten Teacher
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Sloths may be the slowest animals around, but your students’ love for these plush pals will grow oh so fast when they receive this end-of-the-year gift! These stuffed animals are ready to give your students a big hug with their long, bendable arms that can fit perfectly around an arm, wrist, or even hanging onto a backpack! These Hugging Stuffed Sloth Bracelets can be perfectly paired with an "I Liked Hanging with You This School Year!" tag. Students will not want to let go of these adorable creatures as they head into summer and prepare for the upcoming school year! Download the Free Printable "I Liked Hanging with You This School Year" gift tag here.
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Prepare for an intergalactic adventure with this fun end-of-the-year gift! These galaxy bears are simply out of this world and they are the perfect gift idea for all grade levels. These Long Arm Galaxy Bears can be perfectly paired with a "This Year Was Out of This World!" tag. Let your students know how out of this world this year has been with this perfect student gift! Download the free printable "This Year WAs Out of This World" gift tag here.
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Kids love playing with ooey gooey slime! Let's face it, teachers love playing with it too! Brighten up the end-of-the-year with this ooey gooey gift. This Science Party Slime paired with this adorable "Have a Slime-tastic Summer!" tag is the perfect end-of-the-year gift for students of all ages! Be sure to grab the free printable "Have a Slime-tastic Summer" tag here.
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These stuffed unicorns are adorable! Plus, we know there's nothing more magical than a unicorn! Unicorns are among the most popular mythical creatures and your students will love them too! These Long Arm Stuffed Unicorns can be perfectly paired with a "It Was a Magical School Year!" tag. Let your students know how magical this year has been with this perfect end-of-the-year gift! Download the free printable "It Was a Magical School Year" tag here.
Idea by Chad Boender of Male Kindergarten Teacher
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This donut end-of-the-year gift is sure to be a hit in the lives of those who have inherited a major sweet tooth. I love buying end-of-the-year gifts that my students can enjoy throughout the summer. There's no better gift than the gift of brand new sunglasses! If your students are anything like mine, they will love these Donut Sprinkle Sunglasses in the color candy pink! So, anything pink, frosted, and sprinkled is the perfect end-of-the-year student gift in my book! Get the free printable "I Donut Want the Year to End" gift tag here.
Idea by Chad Boender of Male Kindergarten Teacher
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Whether you love them or hate them, emojis are here to stay. There is no denying that there is an emoji craze going on! My students are obsessed with anything that has an emoji on it and these Emoji Mini Buttons are the perfect end-of-the-year gift for any emoji lover! These can be perfectly paired with this "Smile! It's Summer Time!" tag. Download the adorable free printable "Smile! It's Summer Time!" gift tag here.
Idea by Chad Boender of Male Kindergarten Teacher
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Zombies are taking over and there's no stopping these flesh-eating, brain-munching and plague-spreading organisms. However, It's important to remember that zombie themed gifts are not just for Halloween, they make excellent end-of-the-year gifts, too! These Long Arm Plush Zombies will be the hit in any classroom and they are perfect for all ages! These spooky zombies can be perfectly paired with these "It's a No-brainer That I'll Miss You!" tags as well! Get the free printable "It's a No-brainer That I'll Miss You" gift tag here.
Idea by Chad Boender of Male Kindergarten Teacher
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