Whether youâre in the classroom or tackling distance learning this year, itâs fun to send students little tokens to show much we care about them. Thatâs why we came up with this fun list of inexpensive back to school items you can easily send students in the mail. Everyone loves to open gifts, and with just a single postage stamp, you could deliver some real joy!
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1. Welcome Back Postcards
It may not be the back-to-school we imagined, but we can still make students feel welcomed!
2. Friendship Bracelets
These heartwarming gifts easily fit in an envelope, making it one of the coolest things you can easily send kids in the mail!
3. Free Printable Motivation Cards
Put a smile on their faces!
4. Puffy Stickers
Buy a huge pack and send them out every few weeks!
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5. Free Printable Welcome Cards
Adorable postcards to print and send home.
6. Funny Bookmarks
They say laughter is the best medicine, after all!
7. Inspirational Quote Cards
Never underestimate the power of positive words.
8. Free Printable Bookmarks
15 different options, perfect for elementary school and beyond!
9. Animal Stickers
This is cuteness overload in a mailbox!
10. Emoji Bookmarks
Older kids will appreciate these expressive bookmarks!
11. Motivational Lunchbox Notes
Designed for the lunchbox, delivered to the mailbox.
12. Flower Seeds
Keep your students growing all year!
13. Color Your Own Bookmarks
A small gift and a fun activity all rolled into one!
14. Student Postcards
Work on that teacher-student bond, even from a distance!
15. Temporary Tattoos
Send these, then ask everyone to share a picture of their tattoo!
16. Animal Fun Facts Postcards
Who wouldnât want to get one of these cute postcards in the mail?
17. Vegetable Seeds
Can you grow an indoor garden year round? Make this a fun experiment!
18. Mini Note Cards
Mini notes are something you can easily send kids in the mail to let them know how much you love and support them!
19. A Flat Version of You!
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This trend started at the beginning of the pandemic and is super fun for kids!
20. Free I Spy Games
Always a favorite activity! Print these free downloadables and mail to your students.
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