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STEM Challenges for Kids & Classroom Scavenger Hunt Printable

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April 27, 2022 by administrator Filed Under: DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media 1 Comment

These STEM Challenges for kids help promote one (or more) of the following subjects: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In other words, they are very educationally beneficial while also being a ton of fun! Enjoy these steam building challenges and as a bonus enjoy this printable scavenger hunt in the classroom.

Making learning fun is always a goal for parents and teachers alike. You want your kids to be entertained, but nothing’s wrong when there’s a little education going on at the same time. It helps make the most of playtime. There are many STEM toys out there that are great at helping foster skills and learning concepts while also being fun for kids.

Speaking of STEM, however, your kids can have fun without buying special toys. There are many building materials you can use that are found in your own home! Things like:

LEGOs (okay, this is a special toy, but most already have these painful blocks at home!)
Q-Tips
Aluminum foil
Toothpicks
Paper plates
Straws
String
Empty toilet paper rolls
Plastic wrap
Pencils

It’s amazing what you can build with when you get a little creative!

STEM Challenges for Kids

We have put together a fun printable STEM Challenges pack for kids. We hope your kids enjoy building these different items using household materials. There’s also a fun STEM scavenger hunt included!

Once you print these fun STEM worksheets, you will see a number of fun activities. Clip the cards for more handheld fun or leave the paper as is. We recommend you print on cardstock paper so the challenge cards or sheets stand up to long-term use.

You’ll see the supplies list within the STEM Challenge cards. Your kids can refer to this each time they go to make something new.

Examples of building STEM Challenges for Kids that are included:

Catapult
Robot
Tall Tower
Marble Maze
Straw Rocket
Hexagon

You can always add to the challenges by coming up with more things for your kids to build and create!

Of course these are perfect activities for at home, but they can also be used in the class – share with your teachers!

STEM Scavenger Hunt

Give your kids a break at building by taking them on a scavenger hunt in the classroom! This classroom scavenger hunt printable offers a list of STEM-related items that your kids can find at home or when out. Print the hunt again and again each time you go somewhere new!

When doing the scavenger hunt, your kids will have to find things like something…

With wheels
That needs a battery
That cools items
Reflective
Symmetrical
Asymmetrical
That can dissolve in water

All of the items in the scavenger hunt uses one of the fields of STEM, so they will be learning why they are searching.

How do you do a scavenger hunt in the classroom?

This scavenger hunt checklist is the perfect classroom activity. Keep it within the four walls or extend it around the school or even outside to the playground. It extends the lesson into something fun and engaging which totally equates memorable. Imagine that light bulb moment that will go off when taking a science assessment but connecting the test question to the science classroom activity.

Another way to extend the science lesson, once they do this stem scavenger hunt at school, have them make their own scavenger hunt activity. Use this science lesson (or any lesson that is similar) and let the kids go to down making their own scavenger hunts for classmates. I bet they get very creative and competitive! You can even use this on another subject – how about a DIY math scavenger hunt?

For team building, pair up kids in tables or teams and let them take the classroom treasure hunt checklist their peers made. Do you have science buddies? If you are apart of an upper grade, pair students. Older students can be paired with kids from lower elementary classrooms. There is a lot learned in teaching a younger peer. Let them guide their science buddy through this simple scavenger hunt and science activity.

This can be the perfect activity for online learning too. For distance learning or virtual activities using the computer (even if at school), this can be a series of images they find on the web similar to a photo scavenger hunt only collecting images and adding them to their Google classroom photo library/folders.

STEM Challenge for Kids Printables

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72 Totally Easy Elf on the Shelf Notes Using Toys

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November 9, 2021 by administrator Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Download 72 easy Elf on the Shelf notes. Pair these cute Elf letter board printables and pair with your child’s toys to create Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas. New creative, funny, and original Elf on a Shelf Ideas daily.

Christmas is right around the corner, which means the Elf is too! If you’ve been with us for a while, you know how much we care about bringing you new daily Elf on the Shelf printable ideas to make your holiday season better.

Sure, editable Elf on the Shelf notes may sound fun, but printable Elf on the Shelf notes make it so much easier to celebrate the holiday with your kids. To help with that, we have compiled 72 daily notes for your Elf doll with your child’s favorite toys including Barbie, Monopoly, cars, crafts, LEGOs and even more which you can find around your house.

Elf on the Shelf Notes

With this set of 72 Totally Easy Elf On The Shelf Notes, using your child’s toys you are covered for the entire season of Elf… and maybe even next year too!

Take a look at this huge list of Elf on the Shelf Notes for toddlers, girls, boys, for games, Disney and more!

Elf Notes for Girls

A few Elf on the Shelf girl accessories will pair perfectly with these Elf notes. Gather your barbie dolls, tiaras, unicorns and makeup for these Elf on the Shelf ideas for girls.

1. “Get your sparkle on, show the world where you belong” – Barbie

2. “Let’s play dress up!”

3. “Pearls are always appropriate”

4. “I glove you… I’m smitten…”

5. “What did the big flower call the small flower? His little bud!”

6. “Best buds!”

7. “A smile is the best makeup!”

8. “Don’t let the legs fool you! I’m really a mermaid!”

9. “The tiara fits, just call me a princess!”

10. “Keep calm and be a princess!”

11. “Be yourself, unless you can be a unicorn.”

12. “Be a unicorn in a field of horses!”

Elf Notes for Boys

For these Elf notes for boys, you might need a few Elf on the Shelf boy accessories including trucks, cars, excavators and all things rough and tumble.

13. “The Night is darkest just before the dawn” – Batman

14. “Always be a batman!’

15. “Which superhero is best at baseball? Batman, of course!”

16. “This is how I roll…”

17. “You “wheely” make my heart spin!”

18. “You “wheely” need to clean this room!”

19. “I dig you!”

20. “You are loads of fun!”

21. “I love you a bucket load!”

22. “I’m an excavator… hey, dirt, see you later… I’m an excavator!”

23. “I’m fired up to be your friend!”

24. “Sound the alarm, Santa is coming to town!”

25. “Sometimes being a brother is cooler than being a superhero!”

26. “You’re much stronger than you think you are, trust me!”

27. “Tractors, oh tractors… they’re so much fun!”

28. “choo-choo, here comes the train. It’s rolling on the tracks, gonna get there fast. Choo-choo, here comes the train.”

29. “How do you put a baby alien to sleep? You rock it,”

Elf on the Shelf Disney Notes

Disney fan? These Disney Elf on the Shelf ideas include some of your favorite characters. Fly like Elf Toy Story, Smash like Hulk, or swim like Dory by including some of your child’s favorite Disney toys in these printable elf notes.

30. “Just keep swimming” – Dory

31. “Don’t just fly, soar.”

32. “To Infinity and beyond” – Buzz lightyear

33. “Goodbye may seem forever, farewell is like the end. But in my heart’s a memory, and there you’ll always be.”

34. “Hakuna Matata” – Timon and Pumbaa

35. “We may have our differences, but nothing’s more important than family.”

36. “I hope your day is a smash like hulk!”

37. “May the force be with you!”

Elf on the Shelf Game Notes

A playful Elf is a fun Elf! So you wouldn’t want any Elf on the Shelf ideas with games! Grab your Monopoly board or UNO cards, these letter boards include Elf on the Shelf games you can play with your child’s toys.

38. “Checkmate!”

39. “Go to jail!”

40. “Pass go, collect $200”

41. “Sorry for the mess!”

42. “Uno!”

Elf on the Shelf Animal Notes

From the farm to the jungle, incorporate your child’s love for animals with these Elf on the Shelf pet ideas. Take a ride on your horse or swim with sharks, these Elf ideas are purr-fectly perfect for you.

43. “You’ve cat to be kitten me, there is a dog in this house!”

44. “You’ve cat to be kitten me, there are dogs in this house!”

45. “You’ve cat to be kitten me, this room is a mess!”

46. “Keep doing a purr-fectly good job!”

47. “Home is where the cat is!”

48. “The mama cow told the calf, its pasture bedtime”

49. “I like you beary much!”

50. “You’ve been beary good!”

51. “A bear with no ears is a B”

52. “You’re doggone awesome!”

53. “Quit horsing around, Santa is watching!”

54. “You make my heart gallop!”

55. “You’re fantastic!”

56. “You’re jaw-some!”

57. “Let the world hear your roar!”

58. “Roar means I love you in Dinosaur”

59. “You are dino-mite!”

60. “Let’s shop with T-Rex at the Dino-store”

More Printable Elf Notes

Gather your remaining toys and include our last set of Elf on the Shelf printable notes. There is nothing left behind!

61. “I have a ball when I visit you”

62. “You make my heart bounce”

63. “A book is a gift you can open again and again…”

64. “If I cant bring my crafting supplies, then I’m not going”

65. “You make a day colorful!”

66. “I am glad we connected!”

67. “Everything is awesome!”

68. “I’ll never LEGO of you!”

69. “Singing in the shower is all fun and games until you get shampoo in your mouth and it becomes a soap opera.”

70. “Don’t spread germs, use Santa-tizer”

71. “Sparkle wherever you go!”

72. “Look at life through the wrong end of a telescope.”

Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes

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4th of July Bucket List Printable

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This 4th of July bucket list printable is a great family activity to work on during the July 4th weekend, or make it a full week project!

July 4th is a very celebrated holiday for many Americans. It’s a national holiday and most people have the day off from work to enjoy time with family.

It’s a time to get together and honor our country’s independence. Many families already do this by enjoying very American things like hosting BBQs, pool parties, baseball games, or fireworks displays.

4th of July Bucket List Printable

A new way your family can work together to honor our nation’s birthday is with this bucket list! With this activity, everyone works together to complete the tasks on the printable. These can be done over the July 4th weekend or you can make it into a full week.

Some of the tasks you’ll complete on the 4th of July Bucket List include:

Attend a BBQ
Take a hike
Eat snow cones
Make a red, white, and blue recipe (like our Firecracker Cookies)
Watch a parade
Light sparklers at night
Go to the lake
Have a water balloon fight
Eat watermelon

Many of these activities are likely things your family enjoys doing during the hot summer days already. I know we go swimming a lot and a water balloon fight is always a great way to cool off too. Why not turn these activities into a fun challenge?!

The printable also has some blank lines so you can fill in your own activities you want to do in order to honor America’s independence. Maybe something to do with learning more about the Declaration of Independence, perhaps? Get creative, and add tasks that your family has never done before! It’s great to see what new ways of celebrating you can come up with.

Summer Bucket List Printable

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Fourth of July Bucket List Printable PDF

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End of Year Gifts for Students + DIY See You Later Alligator Clappers

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April 17, 2021 by administrator Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

These End of Year Gifts for Students are so cute and a great way to celebrate the beginning of summer break for your kiddos! Perfect gift ideas for end of the year gifts from teachers or end of the year gifts from students.

As summer break from school approaches, many parents start to think about what gifts they can give their children’s teachers. They want something to show their appreciation for a year of hard work on the teacher’s part. But…

What about teachers? Most of them want to gift the children in their classes with something fun to remember them by. That’s why we are talking about gifts you can give to your students at the end of the year…just as they head into summer break.

End of Year Gifts for Students Ideas

Some teachers may decide to give their students thoughtful gifts they can use during the summer that are fun and functional.

Maybe you want to give each child a sand bucket filled with some of their memories from the school year? “This year was buckets of fun!” (See Pocket of Preschool)

Another idea is a pencil pouch with a few supplies they can use to draw or write during their break from school.

How about a water bottle survival kit for students filled with punny ideas. (See Lessons with Laughter)

Pair Dollar Store sunglasses with a fun “have a bright summer!” gift tag. (See True Life, I’m a Teacher)

Print a funny award for each student in the class and deliver it with a pack of M&Ms or a candy bar.

A small bag of summer fun can be made with a couple sticks of sidewalk chalk and a bottle of bubbles. (See The Printable Princess)

A cute notebook with an inspirational quote on the front may bring a smile to your students’ faces when they aren’t seeing you every day.

“I had a ball this year” makes a cute message for beach ball end of the year gift idea. (See A Kindergarten Teacher Life)

DIY End of Year Student Gift: See You Later Alligator Hand Clappers

Sometimes, it’s the handmade gifts that mean the most to students. It helps when they are something they can play with – and make noise with. These See You Later Alligator Hand Clappers offer both entertainment and sound. Your students are sure to love them!

These end of year gifts for students are easy to make and don’t require much money or effort.

See You Later Alligator Hand Clapper Instructions

Print and cut the “See You Later Alligator” tags.

Use baker’s twine, ribbon, or string to attach the tags to the hand clappers.

Voila! A cute little gift for students to take home from an End of the Year classroom party! Of course, you can always pair this DIY gift with other ideas from our list above. Your students are sure to love whatever gifts you send home with them on that last day of school.

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Pumping Heart Model

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It’s so easy to make this working model of the heart! Craft this DIY pumping heart model with your kids for an easy and informative science experiment. With just a few supplies, you can create your very own pumping heart model for some STEM fun at home. This makes a great science lesson in the classroom, too. Enjoy!

DIY Pumping Heart Model

I used to be a teacher, so I have long had a soft spot for activities that would go great in a classroom. After Frugal Coupon Living took off, I never made it back to the classroom. Even so, my love for teaching little ones never left me! I always jump at the opportunity to make some easy science experiments with the kids on the weekends. They have fun AND learn something new, so it’s a perfect way to spend some free time in my book. Instead of teaching your kids about the human body with videos or books, let them create their own working heart model to keep them totally engaged! Hands-on activities are some of the best ways to get kids to learn valuable information and have it stick.

This pumping heart working model project doesn’t take long, but is SO cool! Plus, you probably already have all of the necessary supplies lying around your house. If not, all of the tools can easily be found at your local dollar store! Don’t spend a ton to teach your kids. I love when I can create fun experiments for the kiddos that barely cost a thing. You may even be able to identify a future doctor in your family or your class!

How does this pumping heart model work?

The human heart has four separate chambers, and this working model of the heart represents one of the heart’s chambers. The heart’s chambers pump blood into the body’s arteries, as demonstrated by the model. Every chamber has an entry point, known as the atrium, and an exit chamber, known as the ventricle. Both of these work continuously, pumping blood to keep it flowing through the body. To stop blood from going back into the chambers of the heart, valves close when the blood exits. The balloon acts as a valve in our pumping heart model, which prevents blood that exits the chamber from reentering the chamber. To make this clear to the kids, try removing the balloon from the equation and see what happens to the water.

Add this pumping heart model experiment to your weekend plans to give your kids their daily dose of STEM. It’s important to peak their interest in science and math at an early age. Who knows — it might inspire your little ones to pursue a future career in the medical or science fields!

Let me know how much you and your kiddos absolutely love this easy science experiment in the comments below. Have fun!

Questions to ask the kids:

Where does the water stop inside the straws?
Does water travel up inside of the covered straw?
Does the water return to the jar when the balloon is released?

Supplies you’ll need to make a working heart model:

One large mason jar
2 balloons
1 to 2 cups water
Food coloring, if desired (we recommend using red, of course!)
2 bendy straws
Tape
Scissors
Rimmed tray or casserole dish

Directions:

First off, mix your food coloring and water, if you choose to add it. Pour the water into the jar.

Next, cut one balloon in half. Discard the bottom/side with the opening of the balloon.

Then place the remaining piece of the balloon loosely over one of the straws. Secure the cut edge to the straw with tape. Set aside.

On the other balloon, cut the balloon in half to remove the narrow neck part of the balloon. Stretch the remaining part of the balloon over the mouth of the jar. Cut two tiny slits in the balloon. Secure the balloon’s cut edge to the jar with tape.

Pressing the balloon to make the holes slightly larger, push the bottom of each straw through a hole in the balloon.

On the straw without the attached balloon cap, bend the neck so the top points down.

Next, place the jar in a rimmed baking sheet or casserole dish.

To make the model heart work, press down on the balloon stretched over the jar. Water will flow through the uncovered straw. The straw with the balloon cap will inflate.

You’re done! You created your very own pumping heart model.

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Puff Pastry Asparagus Recipe

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Rich and flaky puff pastry wrapped around asparagus and baked to perfection! Try our take on a classic asparagus tart that the whole family will love. This recipe is by far the most delicious way to enjoy asparagus.

Puff Pastry Asparagus Recipe

Over the years, my kiddos have gotten better at eating their vegetables. Back in the day I used to search for recipes that would both delight their taste buds and add some veggie goodness to their plates. It’s always a win in my book when they clear their plates and eat every last bit of their greens. The CDC recommends that children get 1-3 cups of vegetables per day, depending on their age and other factors. Meanwhile, us adults need 5-13 servings. That’s a lot! Based on these recommendations, picky kids aren’t the only ones who can benefit from creative ways to eat vegetables. I love keeping all kinds of veggie recipes on hands to keep the green part of our plates interesting at the dinner table.

These puff pastry asparagus roll-ups are just plain delicious. Full stop. I mean, come on — the combination of the butter, flaky puff pastry dough with tender roasted asparagus is enough to make my mouth water. The great thing about this recipe is that they can be made for any occasion. They make an impressive party food, they’ll wow guests at dinners, and they’re quick and easy enough to make for your family on weeknights. Plus, you can even get the kids in the kitchen to help! Their little hands would be great for rolling the asparagus up in the dough. I’m totally a sucker for recipes that can get the whole family involved.

The cheese makes these puff pastry asparagus roll-ups over-the-top delicious. I feel like I could add cheese to anything, and my kids would get excited about it. I used an Italian cheese blend, but you could substitute parmesan, mozzarella, or even white cheddar in a pinch. Any sharp white cheese complements this dish perfectly. You can even grate more cheese on top when they’re still hot after you take them out of the oven. YUM!

Can you swap out crescent rolls for puff pastry?

Absolutely! Crescent roll dough is a perfect substitute if you don’t have puff pastry on hand. They are basically pre-cut versions of puff pastry, and have more flavor, too! Even if you do have puff pastry, I recommend you try this recipe out with a can of crescent roll dough at some point to mix things up. My whole family loves Pillsbury crescent rolls, and I’m sure your family won’t complain either!

How do I bake puff pastry?

A good rule of thumb when baking puff pastry is to not over-handle the dough. You will only need to roll it out gently to get the desired thickness, so make sure you don’t overdo it. If you mess with the dough too much, it could turn out dense and tough instead of light and flaky, so keep that in mind! I like having the kids help me with this recipe, but sometimes it’s best if I do the rolling out and the kids are in charge of wrapping them up in the rectangles of dough. When you’re checking the puff pastry asparagus for doneness, look for a light golden color on the pastry. That’s how you’ll know they are perfectly baked!

Ingredients:

1 pound asparagus (about 12 asparagus), trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 (17.3 ounce) box puff pastry, thawed (or use Crescent Rolls)
½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1 egg, beaten

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Ingredients

Scale

1 pound asparagus (about 12 asparagus), trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 (17.3 ounce) box puff pastry, thawed
½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1 egg, beaten

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper spritzed with nonstick cooking spray.
Roll out each sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 equal rectangles.
Place 2 asparagus on each rectangle diagonally. Sprinkle the asparagus with salt and black pepper as desired. Top with a sprinkle of cheese.
Fold the opposite ends of the puff pastry over the asparagus. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the puff pastry with the beaten egg. Sprinkle with additional salt and black pepper if desired.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden.

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Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper spritzed with nonstick cooking spray.
Roll out each sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 equal rectangles.
Place 2 asparagus on each rectangle diagonally. Sprinkle the asparagus with salt and black pepper as desired. Top with a sprinkle of cheese.
Fold the opposite ends of the puff pastry over the asparagus. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the puff pastry with the beaten egg. Sprinkle with additional salt and black pepper if desired.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden.

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Dad’s Ultimate Toolbox Father’s Day Gift Idea

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Give Dad the ultimate pick-me-up treat with this DIY toolbox! The perfect gift for Father’s Day, or any day your family wants to show extra love to Dad. Use the free printable provided to create this easy Father’s Day Box!

Dad’s Ultimate Toolbox Printable

What’s the best way to get through those hard days? The answer is candy, of course! This fun and easy printable is an amazing way to create an easy and useful gift for dads. Father’s Day is coming up, and if you or your kids are scrambling to find a gift that Dad will love, this Ultimate DIY toolbox is the perfect solution. Every dad out there will love their Father’s Day box, and the best part about it is how cheap it is to create! All you need are Dad’s favorite candies, a box, and this free printable for a memorable gift. Plus, you can give this Father’s Day box to Dad even if it’s not Father’s Day. Save this printable and give Dad his ultimate toolbox on his birthday, on any other special occasion, or just because. It’s a fantastic way to remind dads just how loved and appreciate they are. Have fun making this Ultimate Toolbox and enjoy your free printables!

Supplies you’ll need to create Dad’s Ultimate Toolbox:

A plastic box with dividers. I like these boxes because you can remove the dividers to customize the space and fit all of your goodies inside.
Candy, candy, candy! We used lots of different treats, including Rolos, Snickers, Hershey’s Kisses, and Ferrero Rochers (YUM!) Make sure they’re Dad’s favorites!
Any other small treats you can think of that Dad would love.
Curling ribbon to tie it all together.
Your free Dad’s Ultimate Toolbox gift tag printable! Just follow the directions below to get your free download.

Directions:

First, fill your box with all of your “toolbox” essentials. We recommend Dad’s favorite candy and any other treats he would love.
Next, tie your box up with your choice of curling ribbon and use scissors to curl the ends. Choose curling ribbon that matches Dad’s favorite colors for a personal touch!
Then, you can hole-punch your Dad’s Ultimate Toolbox gift tag printables and tie them on with the ribbon or tape/glue them to the box — whichever you prefer!
You’re done! Give your Father’s Day Box to Dad and pat yourself on the back for giving a great gift.

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How to Print at Staples

I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Father’s Day Craft for Dad. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

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Teacher Survival Kit Teacher Gift idea

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March 13, 2021 by administrator Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Kick-off the school year right or show some love teacher appreciation week! Gift these teacher survival kits to your child’s teachers this year. Teacher survival kits make a cute and thoughtful gift to get them through busy days in the classroom.

Teacher Survival Kits

Some of you may have a tradition of giving gifts to your child’s teachers at the end of a school year. You may even show your appreciation with festive gifts for the holidays. But have you thought of giving gifts to teachers at the beginning of the school year? I’ve always valued a great first impression, and there’s no better way to start the school year on the right foot than with a token of appreciation. These adorable teacher survival kits are totally customizable and actually useful! We filled ours with candy, but there’s no limit to the types of goodies you can add to your teacher survival kits. You can even add masks and hand sanitizer.

Plus, these aren’t just great for the beginning of the school year. Send these teacher survival kits to school with your student to gift to teachers at the beginning of any semester or quarter. They also are cute teacher appreciation week ideas. No matter how you choose to give these, your kid’s teachers will love them! Simply download your free teacher’s survival kit printable following the directions below, gather all of your supplies, and put everything together. Your kids will love assembling these just as much as their teacher will love receiving them.

Supplies:

A plastic box with dividers. I like these boxes because you can remove the dividers to customize the space and fit all of your goodies inside.
Candy, candy, candy! We used lots of different treats, including Rolos, Snickers, Hershey’s Kisses, and Ferrero Rochers (YUM!)
Any other small treats you can think of that say “survival kit”. Think hand sanitizer, pens, etc.
Curling ribbon to tie it all together.
Your free Teacher’s Survival Kit Printable gift tag! Just follow the directions below to get your free download. It’s the perfect finishing touch to this great teacher gift idea.

Directions:

First, fill your plastic box with plenty of your survival essentials.
Next, tie your box up with your choice of curling ribbon and use scissors to curl the ends.
Then, you can hole-punch your teacher survival kit printables and tie them on with the ribbon or tape/glue them to the box — whichever you prefer!
You’re done! You have the perfect gift for teachers.

Download Your Free Printable

Download our free Teacher’s Survival Kit printable. Subscribe and look for a link and password in your inbox. The password allows you to access to download all of our free printables! We have tons of free printables, for school and for home.

1.) Enter your email address HERE.

2.) Confirm the email request in your inbox.

3.) Look for the link and passcode in your inbox.

By downloading you are accepting the terms that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). It takes time, effort and money to put the freebies forth and I earn when you visit. Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

How to Print at Staples

I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

You can also follow the directions below.

Have your PDF, Word Document or printable saved to a folder on your computer.
Sign in or create a Staples account.
Return to the Staples Printing Service Page.
Scroll down to Self-Service printing.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing.
Select Browse.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
In the left column, choose add file(s).
Select upload files (to upload a file from your computer).
Add more files or select the blue upload button.
Select done.
Give your job a name in the top left column.
Choose color or B&W.
Make sure your project is single sided. (You can choose double sided if you need.)
Choose the correct orientation of your project – landscape or portrait.
I changed my media to 8.5×11 67 lb card/coverstock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel. It makes the paper very durable and sturdy.)
Save your product to Staples or select add to cart on the bottom right.
Proceed to checkout.

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Winter 2019. The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final teacher survival kit gift idea. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Why let the fun stop here? Get a year’s worth of teacher printables/gift tags here!

For more ways to show teachers appreciation, take a look at our Teacher Appreciation Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out our Thankful Thursday Ideas! Pin to Pinterest.