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When you are welcoming students into your classroom or school, having a welcome gift for each student is a great way to make them feel excited and happy to be there. The first day of school can be tough on the students, but this welcome gift you give them helps it to not be as tough. These are some of the gifts that they will love or find useful in your classroom.
The Best Little Welcome Gifts to Give to Students
These cute welcome gifts are perfect for students, especially elementary school aged ones! There’s a variety of options here for different age groups and budgets, or use it as inspiration to come up with your own ideas.
School Bus Crayons
Kids love shaped crayons, erasers, you name it! These school bus crayons will be fun for them to color with at home or in school.
Personalized “Welcome to ___ Grade” Stickers
Personalize these with the grade you teach and your name for the kids. You can stick them to water bottles or just let them stick them somewhere.
“Practice Makes Awesome” Pencils
Help give them the confidence to take on the first day, or days, of school with these “practice makes awesome” pencils.
“Welcome back to school” Shirts
If you’re able to do it, these “welcome back to school” shirts will ignite the school spirit in your students. Everyone loves special shirts!
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind” Sticker
Remind them to be kind throughout the school year, kind to themselves and to others, with a sticker they can stick anywhere they want.
Custom Name Notebook
Buy on AmazonGet them each a notebook that has a fun picture and their name on the front. They can use it in class, or as a journal at home.
Welcome Back Kit-Kit Tag
Attach these labels to Kit-Kat bars for a fun and cute welcome gift idea! This is a great option for older kids or even adults.
Glow Sticks
Buy on AmazonGlow sticks with “I can’t wait to see you shine this year” notes on them remind them that the year is full of possibility.
Custom Waterproof Name Stickers
Buy on AmazonCustomize these with your name on them for water bottles to keep them hydrated in class.
Welcome Back to School Bag
The welcome back to school bag has a cute pencil cookie and apple cookie inside. Delicious goodies are always a big hit with kids.
Inspirational Wall Art
Buy on AmazonAnother way to tell them that the year, and their lives, are full of possibility, with an inspirational art print.
Mix and Match Engraved Pencils
Give each student one of these pencils to write with and boost their confidence as they do their school work.
Llama Design Mini Notebooks
Buy on AmazonThese cute llama design notebooks are great for doodles, notes, and more.
Bright Colors Post-It Notes
Buy on AmazonWrite quotes or personalized notes to each student and stick them to their desks so that when they come into the class and find their seats, they get to see all the colors and read what you have written for them.
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. -Audrey Hepburn” Notebooks
These come in different colors and they can use them in class or at home. Pair them with the pencils or just do them on their own.
Star Bubble Wands
Buy on AmazonAnother hit with kids are bubbles, and bubble wands are even more fun. You can write them a note that they are a star for coming to school and doing their best too.
“Kid, you’ll move mountains” Printable
Remind them that they will move mountains. They have that power in them to do good and work hard.
Name 3D Pens
If you have your class roster, or use a word that everyone will enjoy, these name 3D pens are great welcome gifts too.
Glitter Unicorn Stickers
Buy on AmazonThese may not be a hit with everyone, but both glitter and unicorns are awesome.
How the school year starts off gives it momentum as it continues. A welcome gift can set that tone and set them up for feeling triumphant and motivated.
