As a teacher, I’ve found that giving your students a simple, inexpensive Christmas gift can be a great way to show your appreciation for the hard work they put in throughout the year. It can help improve student-teacher relationships, foster a positive classroom atmosphere, and make students feel valued and motivated.
In the guide below, I’ve rounded up some fun, affordable student Christmas gift ideas teachers can give to their elementary, middle, and high school students  (click here to learn about our entire Editorial Process & Methodology for product reviews).
Our Favorite Student Christmas Gift Ideas
1. KiwiCo Crates
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KiwiCo's monthly STEM, STEAM, and Science kits spark fun and learning with their one-of-a-kind hands-on activities kids of all ages love.
Price
Subscriptions on sale for $15.95/month this holiday season (regularly $23.95/mo). One-off purchase options and classroom kits also available.
With KiwiCo, you can help your students explore the world of STEM in an engaging and creative way!
As a teacher, you can buy one or more kits for your classroom, and have your students work on them together as a fun and educational group project.
KiwiCo offers a variety of boxes for all grade levels, so you can find something perfect for your students.
From building rocketships to creating pinball machines, there are tons of exciting projects tailored to children of all ages.
Through unique activities related to STEM, geography, math, and science as well as art projects – kids get hours of fun
It’s time to open the door and spark creativity with each Crate!
Click here to shop KiwiCo’s fantastic selection of crates today!
2. Christmas Theme Bookmark Rulers (set of 75)
Price
$8.99
Bookworms wish for nothing more than a good bookmark, and this gift is sure to be a treat for your students!
These Christmas-themed ruler bookmarks are an easy, useful gift idea that can be used again and again.
You can also ask the students to make these bookmarks an active part of their classroom. It will encourage them to read more!
3. 36 Sheets Christmas Party Games Sticker
Price
$9.98
Engage your students in this awesome game right before their vacations start!
The Christmas-themed stickers are made of premium material that’s bound to last you for years to come. Children are supposed to design their characters by adding facial features to the empty figurines. Your students can channel their creativity by adding eyes, noses, eyebrows, and other details to the stickers and call it a character of their own!
The stickers can also be used as decorative elements on notebooks, refrigerators, laptops, or phones.
4. Favonir Christmas Stationary Set (48 pack)
Price
$18.99
Ditch the boring stationery by gifting your students this stationary set from Favonir!
The set includes several stationary items like pencils, notebooks, erasers, and stickers. The catch is that each item is decorated with Christmas graphics, making it a perfect gift for the season.
This set is also a great investment in terms of quality. The pencils are excellent to write with, and the notebooks have smooth-gliding pages.
5. Christmas Pop It Sensory Fidget Toys (20 pack)
Price
$20.99
When anxious, pop it! If you’ve ever played around with bubble wrap, you’d know how satisfactory it is to pop bubble after bubble.
Reduce your students’ nervousness and stress levels with this fidget toy!
The design consists of numerous bubbles which make a popping sound when pushed. Children can pop the bubbles as much as they want because, unlike bubble wrap, this toy will last forever!
6. 36 Mini Holiday Activity Books
Price
$14.99
If you don’t want your students to drop their reading habits over the holidays, give them these activity books!
The set has 36 mini-books that have numerous activities to keep children engaged.
These books are also a great option for kids who don’t like to read. The graphics and projects tend to attract children towards the habit.
The books are suitable for students of all ages, so you don’t have to worry about them outgrowing their gifts!
7. Advent Calendar
Price
Varies
Marking dates off the calendar is fun, right? Take it a step further and make it interactive with this Advent Calendar!
Forget counting the days left until Christmas on a boring calendar.
Each day has a separate activity, which aims to improve your student’s developmental skills.
Activities include puzzles, drawing, painting, and many others. Students will open up the calendar every day to find a surprise waiting, along with a message. This evokes the spirit of the season and also makes the wait worth it!
The package is also full of 3D objects and textures, which will improve your student’s observational skills.
8. Scented Erasers
Price
$5.99
Add a bit of fun to your young students’ day with these adorable scented erasers.
Not only do they come in the form of ice cream cones, but their delicious vanilla aroma is sure to bring joy and excitement!
With an affordable price tag that allows you to buy several packs – what more could you ask for? So go ahead: treat them each with one and watch as smiles spread across their faces!
9. Plaid Christmas Drawstring Bags (set of 36)
Price
$17.99
Conjure up the festive vibe amongst your students by gifting them these drawstring bags! Each bag is decorated with Christmas-themed graphics and can last for years.
Students can use these bags to store their belongings or maybe gift them to their friends and cousins.
The bags are made of a sturdy and durable fabric, so you can expect to see them being carried by the students all year round.
10. Silicone Wristbands Rubber Band Bracelets (set of 35)
 Price
$11.99
These Christmas-themed rubber wristbands are a great way to add a little cheer to the student’s wardrobe.
They come in different designs and colors, so you can give out a nice variety to your students.
The bands are also of great quality and give a comfortable fit to the wearer.
11. Custom Wish Bracelets
Price
$2.00
Have kids who are big fans of jewelry? Gift them these Wish Bracelets this Christmas and make their entire holiday!
These bracelets can be customized according to your liking, where you can add the recipient’s name on every piece, a thoughtful message, or even an emoji.
12. Push Pencil Assortment with Eraser
Price
$15.99
Choose these push pencils as your Christmas gift, and watch your students’ eyes light up!
The set includes 24 pencils, each with a unique and brightly-colored eraser on top.
Each pencil has 9 refillable #2 leads
13. Christmas Pens Gel Ink Pen (set of 20)
Price
$9.99
These gel ink pens can uplift your class’ mood in seconds! Each pen sports Christmas colors and also has a little adornment on the top (Santa, a snowman, a reindeer, or a Christmas tree).
The best part about these pens is the smooth gliding and durability.
Final Thoughts
As a teacher, choosing Christmas gifts for your students is always a challenge.
However, with so many options available online and in stores, it can be made easier if you know what to look for.
These gift ideas are sure to bring joy to your students and make their holidays memorable!
Have any questions about our student Christmas gifts guide? Let us know by commenting below.
