When I first began teaching, I wanted to give my students a thoughtful Christmas gift that didn’t cost a lot of money. I remember how fun those multicolored retractable pens were as a child and knew my students would love those. But I wanted to pair something with it, and that’s when I came up with a great idea. So today I thought I would share what I do for student Christmas gifts from teachers.

 

Student Christmas Gifts From Teachers

 

It’s not mandatory to give students a Christmas gift, but oftentimes students are so nice and give us a gift, so it’s thoughtful to give them a little gift. It helps to build positive relationships with students. They feel so special to get a gift from their teacher.

Like I said before, I thought those mulicolored retractable pens were so cool as a child. So I knew they would be fun to give to my students. But I wanted to pair it with something meaningful.

That’s when I got the idea to create a Christmas bookmark where students could color the clipart with the pens. I made bookmarks that say, “Season’s Readings.” It’s a fun pun on the expression, “Season’s Greetings.” My students love a good pun! Find these bookmarks here.

I love how it encourages my students to read over winter break. They want the opportunity to use their new bookmark.

I also punch a hole in the bookmarks and tie on a red ribbon. It makes the bookmarks feel a little more fancy.

Then I attach a pen and a gift tag. I like to write my students’ names on them because it makes it more personalized.

I give my students their Christmas gifts right before the end of the school day on the day before winter break. I have students put their gifts in their backpacks and then head home.

Find these student Christmas gift bookmarks here. Find the retractable pens I use here.

Student Christmas gifts from teachers can be so fun, but it doesn’t have to break the bank! They can be simple and students will still love them.

 

Looking for fun Christmas themed activities to do in the classroom? Check out this blog post here: 5 Math Christmas Activities Perfect for 2nd Grade

Check out these math ideas to do with your students after winter break: 5 Math Activities Perfect for the Winter Season

Make a fun door display with what students did over winter break. Read more about it here: 3 Winter Break Writing Activities You Should Start Preparing For Now

After winter break is a great time to review your classroom expectations. Learn my best tips to do so here: Classroom Behavior Management Tips For After Winter Break

 

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