Creative End of the Year Gifts for Students: Fun Ideas & Gift Tags

As the school year winds down, teachers and parents alike are on the lookout for the perfect way to celebrate students’ hard work and achievements. Finding thoughtful and budget-friendly End Of The Year Gifts For Students can be a delightful way to show appreciation and send them off into summer break with smiles. Over the years, I’ve compiled a collection of student gift ideas and printable tags that have been a hit in the classroom, and I’m excited to share them with you to make your end-of-year celebrations a breeze.

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Sidewalk Chalk Student Gifts & Gift Tags

Sidewalk chalk is an absolute favorite among students during outdoor play and recess. Gifting sidewalk chalk as an end of the year gift for students is a fantastic way to encourage creativity and outdoor fun during the summer months. You can easily find boxes of sidewalk chalk at discount stores like Dollar Tree, making it a budget-friendly option. Alternatively, Amazon offers convenient bulk purchases here.

Simply divide a box of chalk into small baggies, giving each student a few pieces, and attach one of the cheerful gift tags. Here are a few tag ideas that have been popular:

“Chalk it up to an amazing school year!” Student Gift Tags

These tags are designed with fun, gender-neutral colors and playful fonts, perfect for celebrating a year of learning and growth.

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“I hope your summer is CHALK full of fun!” Student Gift Tag

This tag uses a playful pun to wish students a summer filled with exciting and creative activities, linking the sidewalk chalk gift to summer enjoyment.

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“This school year was CHALK full of fun!” Student Gift and Tag

This tag reflects on the positive memories of the past school year, acknowledging the fun and learning experienced together, making it a sentimental end of the year gift for students.

Sand Bucket End of the School Year Student Gift

A beach theme is a perennial favorite for end-of-year celebrations, and a sand bucket filled with goodies is a perfect, thematic end of the year gift for students. Sand buckets are readily available at Dollar Tree, making them an affordable base for this gift. For larger classes, Amazon offers sets of 24 buckets with sand toys included here.

Fill the buckets with fun summer-themed items like sunglasses, glow sticks, mini beach balls, bubble wands, and small toys. You can also repurpose leftover prizes from classroom treasure chests or birthday celebrations and add gently used books from your classroom library to make the buckets even more special and resourceful. To make the buckets look fuller and more festive, add some colorful tissue paper at the bottom. Here are a couple of tag options to complete this sunny gift:

“Have BUCKETS of fun this summer!” Student Gift Tag

This tag is a playful way to wish students an exciting and joyful summer break, perfectly complementing the sand bucket theme and reinforcing the idea of fun end of the year gifts for students.

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“This year has been BUCKETS of fun!” Student Gift Tag

This tag reflects on the positive experiences of the past school year, using the sand bucket metaphor to express gratitude and appreciation for the fun times shared, making it a heartwarming end of the year gift for students.

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Pop It Fidget Toys End of the Year Tags

Capitalize on the enduring popularity of pop it fidget toys with this trendy end of the year gift for students. Students will be thrilled to find these pop it keychains waiting for them. Amazon offers a wide selection of inexpensive fidget toy keychains available here. The keychains are practical, fun, and can be attached to backpacks or keys, serving as a lasting reminder of the school year. Here are a couple of tag options to add a personal touch:

“Hope your summer is POPPIN’ with fun!” Gift Tag

This tag uses a catchy phrase that ties into the pop it theme, wishing students a summer filled with excitement and fun activities, making it a playful and relevant end of the year gift for students.

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“Thanks for making this school year POP!” End of Year Gift Tag

This tag expresses appreciation for the students’ contributions to a successful and lively school year, using the “pop” theme to convey a sense of excitement and gratitude, making it a thoughtful end of the year gift for students.

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End of the Year Gift Tags for Bags of Popcorn

Inspired by the Pop It tags, these popcorn gift tags are a delicious and simple end of the year gift for students. These tags are versatile and can be used for various occasions beyond just the end of the year, such as Open House or Meet the Teacher Night. Pair these tags with individual bags of popcorn for a tasty treat.

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Colorful School Year Crayons Student Gift & Gift Tag

For younger students, especially preschoolers, a fresh box of crayons is always a welcome and appreciated end of the year gift for students. Crayons spark creativity and are a staple in any young artist’s toolkit. Ordering a 12-box pack from Amazon here is a cost-effective way to get quality crayons. Attach a bright and cheerful tag to each box for a personal touch.

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Play Dough End of the School Year Student Gift

Play dough is another fantastic end of the year gift for students, particularly for younger grades. It’s a versatile and engaging gift that encourages sensory play and creativity. You can choose to make homemade play dough using your favorite recipe or one that was popular in class. Divide homemade play dough into baggies, or purchase small cans of play dough from stores like Walmart, Target, or Amazon here. The tags are designed to fit small play dough cans but can also be easily adapted for baggies of homemade dough.

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“It Was a Treat Having You in My Class!” Student Gift Tag

For a sweet and thematic end of the year gift for students, consider using this adorable dog-themed tag. It’s especially fitting if you’ve used a dog theme in your classroom throughout the year. Attach the tag to baggies filled with Scooby Doo graham cracker sticks, which resemble dog bones, or other dog-themed treats.

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“Dive Into a Good Book This Summer!” Student Gift Tag

For a gift that encourages summer reading, books are always a wonderful end of the year gift for students. This tag is perfect for attaching to a new book. Place the tag inside the front cover or on the outside of gift-wrapped books. Books are not only educational but also offer a gateway to imagination and adventure during the summer break.

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“You’re a Smart Cookie!” End of the Year Student Gift Tags

These “Smart Cookie” tags are a cute and complimentary way to acknowledge students’ achievements and wish them well for the upcoming year. Attach these tags to snack bags of cookies or use the treat bag topper version to decorate baggies filled with a few small cookies or a single large cookie. It’s a sweet and encouraging end of the year gift for students.

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Sweet Student Gift Ideas for the End of the School Year

For a universally appealing end of the year gift for students, consider a sweet treat! These “Sweet Student” gift tags are incredibly versatile and can be attached to any kind of treat or small gift. Let your students know how sweet they are with a little something special.

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“Have a Ball This Summer!” Student Gift & Gift Tag

Continuing with the beach theme, a beach ball is another fun and energetic end of the year gift for students. These are great on their own or combined with sand buckets or frisbees for a larger gift set. Beach balls can be found inexpensively at Dollar Tree, and Amazon also offers bulk options here for under a dollar each. Super balls or any type of ball can also be used. Simply attach the tag to the ball packaging.

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Ocean, Fish Graduation Gifts & Gift Tags

For graduation celebrations, especially with an ocean theme, these adorable fish tags are perfect as end of the year gifts for students. These tags can mark the “o-fish-al” move to the next grade level, a significant milestone for younger students. Swedish Fish candies are a fun treat to pair with these tags, or you can use Goldfish crackers for a snack option. The tags can be attached to snack-size bags of Swedish Fish or Goldfish crackers, and the grade level on the tag is editable for customization.

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Jump Rope End of the School Year Gift

Jump ropes are a classic playground favorite, making them a practical and fun end of the year gift for students. Finding jump ropes at the Target Dollar Spot makes this gift idea both affordable and engaging. Consider using different tag phrases for boys and girls, such as “Jump for joy! You had a great year!” and “It’s been a great year! Now it’s time to jump into [next grade]!”.

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M&Ms End of the Year Student Gift

For a clever and tasty end of the year gift for students, consider using M&Ms. Play on the “M” in M&Ms to wish students a Marvelous & Magnificent summer. This idea is particularly nice for students you’ve tutored throughout the year, adding a personal touch to their end-of-year treat. Simply attach the tag to snack-size bags of M&Ms.

Starburst Student Gift for The End of the Year

Starburst candies are often a popular treat among students, making them a simple and appreciated end of the year gift for students. Attach these tags to small bags filled with a few Starburst candies for an extra sweet end-of-year bonus.

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Bubbles End of the Year Student Gifts & Gift Tags

Bubbles are a classic and joyful end of the year gift for students, especially for younger grades. They are always a hit for outdoor activities and represent carefree fun. You can use individual bottles of bubble solution available here on Amazon or bubble wands. Consider using tags with phrases like “I’m bubbling with pride over all you have learned!” or “You blew me away this year!” for a personalized touch. Both tag options are available with designs for boys and girls.

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Frisbee End of the Year Student Gift

A frisbee is an active and outdoor-friendly end of the year gift for students. Simply attach a student gift tag to a frisbee for an easy and fun gift. Frisbees encourage outdoor play and exercise during the summer months.

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Noah’s Ark End of the Year Student Gift & Gift Tag

For teachers in Christian schools or for those who have used a Noah’s Ark theme, this gift tag is a meaningful and thematic end of the year gift for students. Attach it to a Ziploc baggie filled with animal crackers. This tag coordinates well with spring programs or graduation ceremonies with a similar theme. This gift tag is also part of a freebie sampler. An editable version of the tag is available here.

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Beach Theme Sunglasses End of the Year Student Gift Tag

Sunglasses are a stylish and practical end of the year gift for students, especially when paired with a beach theme. Sunglasses are inexpensive and can be found in bulk at Walmart or Dollar Stores. Attach an inspiring tag like “You have such a bright future!” to amplify the positive message. This tag is versatile and can also be used with glow sticks. This gift tag is also part of a freebie sampler. An editable version is available here.

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Summer, Kool-Aid End of the Year Student Gifts & Tags

Originally used for summer camp programs, this Kool-Aid themed gift is easily adaptable as an end of the year gift for students. The tag reads “Have a Kool summer!” and can be attached to a pack of Kool-Aid and a crazy straw. Adding a sports bottle or cup enhances this summery gift. This tag is also suitable for glow sticks. This gift tag is part of a freebie sampler. Editable versions are available here.

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Pet Cloud End of the Year Student Gift & Tag

Inspired by a weather unit idea from Jennuine’s blog, the Pet Cloud is a unique and adorable end of the year gift for students. Create a Pet Cloud by stretching out a jumbo cotton ball and gluing on wiggly eyes. While the original poem was weather-related, it can be adapted or used as is for an end-of-year gift. This tag is also versatile and can be used with glow sticks. This student gift tag is part of a freebie sampler. Editable versions are available here.

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