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Quick answer: Our top picks are Mini Fun Erasers for Kids (300 Pieces), Christmas Stickers for Kids (320 Pieces) and JCFIRE Christmas Temporary Tattoos for Kids. Scroll down for all 11 budget friendly picks, plus tips and FAQs.
Buying a little something for every student does not have to cost a fortune. These class gifts for students from teachers come in bulk packs, so each child gets a fun surprise for about a dollar or less. Perfect for the holidays, the last day of school or birthdays.
Our picks
Mini Fun Erasers for Kids (300 Pieces)
Tiny fruit and animal erasers. Enough to fill several calendars.
View on Amazon →Christmas Stickers for Kids (320 Pieces)
Enough stickers for a whole class.
View on Amazon →JCFIRE Christmas Temporary Tattoos for Kids
Festive tattoos that are easy to apply and wash off.
View on Amazon →Christmas Stick Pens Set (24 Pieces)
Holiday pens that double as a useful classroom gift.
View on Amazon →Play-Doh 10 Pack of Colors
Ten cans of Play-Doh for hours of creative play.
View on Amazon →GOLDGE Mini Cube Puzzles (15 Pack)
Pocket size puzzle cubes that keep little hands busy.
View on Amazon →Bouncy Balls 32mm (24 Pieces)
Classic high bounce balls in fun designs. One for every day.
View on Amazon →Snowflake Bubble Wands (32 Pack)
Winter themed bubble wands for indoor or outdoor fun.
View on Amazon →Mini Spring Party Favors (32 Pack)
Colorful mini springs that kids play with for hours.
View on Amazon →Melissa and Doug Reusable Sticker Pad: Habitats
Over 150 reusable animal stickers that peel off and stick again and again.
View on Amazon →Crayola Washable Broad Line Markers (12 Count)
Bright, washable markers that parents appreciate as much as kids do.
View on Amazon →Student gift ideas by grade
- Preschool and kindergarten: mini Play Doh, stickers and bubble wands.
- Grades 1 to 3: mini erasers, holiday pens and temporary tattoos.
- Grades 4 to 6: mini cube puzzles, bouncy balls and holiday pens.
How to make class gifts personal
- Add a printed tag with each student’s name.
- Pair a small toy with a candy cane or a short note.
- Put one or two items in a clear treat bag with a ribbon.
- Check the school policy on food and candy before adding treats.
Frequently asked questions
What should a teacher give students for Christmas?
Small, inexpensive gifts like mini erasers, holiday pencils or pens, stickers, mini Play Doh or bubble wands are popular class gifts.
How much should a teacher spend on student gifts?
Most teachers spend about $1 or less per student by buying bulk packs and splitting them.
Prices and availability change often on Amazon, so check the current price on the product page before you buy. Want more ideas? Browse all gifts under $10.
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