It’s the end of the year and it’s time to celebrate all of our students’ accomplishments and bid them goodbye. It’s so bittersweet! If you’re looking for a great way to end the year, you’re in the right place. I like to make the last day of school as special as possible.

This means I try to pack the day with things like: 

• Summer-themed STEM activities
• Student Awards
• Treats
• End of the year student gifts

For summer-themed STEM activities, check out this paper airplane STEM activity. If you need end-of-the-year student awards, I love these. For end-of-the-year treats for students, I like to get something simple and summery like popsicles because they are easy and super affordable. 

So what do you give students at the end of the year? 

Small gifts that are available to buy in bulk and for an affordable price are the way to go. You can pair them with a small piece of candy or a note from you!

If you are looking for the perfect end-of-the-year student gift ideas, I have some great options for you below.

These options are all easy, fun, affordable, and come in large packs so you have enough for everyone.  

• Rubik’s cubes: https://amzn.to/3LkG6u5These are a classic favorite! Rubik’s cubes are compact, fun, and great for getting students to use their brains! This comes in a pack of thirty so you’ll have enough for your whole class. 

• Motivational bracelets. https://amzn.to/3MixlCaThese bracelets are the perfect send-off! Each student will get their own little motivational message that’ll make them think of you each time they wear it. This gift would be especially great for fifth graders getting ready to leave elementary and enter middle school! 

• World Stress Balls.https://amzn.to/39mmvfO These little stress balls that look like a little Earth would be perfect with a little note that says “You mean the world to me!”.

• Mini Pop-It Keychainshttps://amzn.to/3wgXxI1. Pop-It’s are all the rage right now so these are sure to be a hit! This pack of 30 keychains is the perfect simple and fun gift. 

• Galaxy Slime https://amzn.to/3a2SGBt
• . Slime is messy and fun and kids can’t get enough of it! Get a 24 galaxy slime container to send your students off with smiles on their faces. 

• Animal Erasers. https://amzn.to/3FJGKAo These are adorable and fun! It comes in a pack of 60 so you can send each student home with a little animal pal or two.  

• Sunglasses. https://amzn.to/39lH8ZE. Sunglasses are classic and always a hit! They are the perfect accessory to head off into summer. 

• Scratch Off Bookmarks .https://amzn.to/3FPgIvK These bookmarks scratch off to reveal rainbow colors! This pack comes with bookmarks and scratching sticks so students can create their own designs. 

• Emoji Keychains. https://amzn.to/3lca9tq Students love emojis! These adorable emoji keychains come in a pack of 40 so you’ll have plenty for everyone. 

• Mini Squishy Toys.https://amzn.to/3LfzCN6 These adorable little toys are the perfect sensory toy for students to squish and fidget with! 

If you’re looking for personalized end-of-the-year gifts for students, you can always attach a personal note to each student to their gift. This small touch won’t take much time and it will be a meaningful addition to your end-of-the-year gifts. 

What do you think? What is your favorite gift to give to students at the end of the year? Let me know in the comments!