Showing posts with label Gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gifts. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Valentine’s Day Treats for Students

Teaching about Valentine’s day is important, and thinking of appropriate gifts for students can be tricky. Instead of buying generic cards treat your students to homemade ones. Need some ideas? Here our some of our favorite clever cards, perfect for the classroom!

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 1. Catch of the Day: Make these treats of-FISH-ial by using Swedish Fish and printing out small fishbowl cut outs. This may not only be a great gift to give your students, but it may even be a craft all your students can create together! Use small clear plastic bags so they are easy to take home!


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2. Flutter Pops:These adorable butterfly candies are a quick and easy treat! Simply just cut out wings using construction paper, then in the middle of the wings create a slip through pocket where you can stick a tootsie pop!

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3. Cupid’s Arrows: Using a straw, red heart gummies, Big Red gum and some red pom poms assemble these arrows easily with some scotch tape! This is great for kids who want something other than the usual hearts and flowers for Valentine's Day.

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4. Valentine’s Bookmarks: These are the perfect gift for teachers who do not feel comfortable giving out candy. Using a paint swatch that has multiple colors, hole punch each color with a heart shaped punch out tool. Don’t be afraid to use multiple color swatches as well!

Instead of paper valentines day cards this year, give one of these unique DIY ideas a chance in your classroom! It’s easy for children to get carried away during your Valentine’s Day party, but these can create an easy going atmosphere in any classroom!

Thursday, May 22, 2014

DIY Teacher Appreciation Gifts


As the school year winds down, let’s give a shout-out to all those dedicated teachers who’ve spent 9 months focused on your child’s papers, projects and maybe even introducing them to their new favorite book.

In celebration of the end of the school year, here are some simple, thoughtful thank you gifts that you can create with your child!

“My teacher is AW-esome” To make this simple gift, grab a pack of A&W Root Beer and a sweet treat. (Added bonus if you know your recipients’ favorite candy) Complete the gift with a handmade tag or note!


“Thank You for helping ______ grow!” Nothing says spring like a pot of flowers or plants! Once you pick out the perfect bloom, simply take a ruler and make a handmade thank you card, like the example below.


Dress Up a Card with a Homemade Touch There are plenty of free, printable cards to use as the base for this craft; your child can write on the backside expressing gratitude for everything that their teacher has done throughout the year!


“Piecing you together” Does your child’s teacher have a sweet tooth? This simple craft calls for a mason jar, a bag of Reese’s Pieces, ribbon, and a hand crafted sign.


“It’s so refreshing to have a teacher like you!” Here at Meadow Farms, we definitely value eco-friendly ideas like this one: find a reusable drinking glass, your favorite tea flavor or Crystal Light, and a homemade sign. A great gift to start a relaxing summer vacation!


This spring, let’s take a pause to remember something; teachers are some of the most important people in our young lives. They can be like second-parents - people who provide knowledge and guidance to last a lifetime. That’s why we encourage creating your own handmade note of thanks to compliment your gift!

Have fun creating this craft with your child - and remember how much you valued your teachers when growing up! For more craft ideas and free pintables follow us on Pinterest and check out our “Teacher Appreciation” board.