In New York, we go back to school in September but I am thinking about my classroom all summer long (in between teaching summer school!) I love to find new and exciting products for my second graders.
Disclaimer: This review is based strictly on my opinion. Others may have a different opinion or experience. I was provided the sample free of charge or paid a small fee by the company or PR agency and I provided my honest opinion.
I was excited to find this
"Welcome" sign that I will hang outside my classroom after summer school ends :) It goes great with my black accents around my classroom. Definitely large and pops! I think it'll look nice to invite my students in on the first day of school.
Who doesn't love
pom poms? I have adorable white and gray ones already, so I thought hey - why not try black? These are so reasonably priced, but I was a little careless with assembly. A few of the corners ripped since there's so many sections to make it look full. The finished product came out cute (not like the photo), but I should have had more patience with unfolding them ;) Would I purchase again? For the price yes, but I may have someone more crafty put them together!
I will buy these
pencils year after year for my second graders. They hold up nicely and I always want to make their
birthdays special. Also, second grade pencils (or Kindergarten, 1st, or 3rd grade
pencils!) are perfect for the first day of school and to get them excited for the year.
Do you do Star Student in your class? I do for one full rotation of the class. I have a special day of the week where they will share items, read books, and receive a book at the end of the week that has compliments and notes from his/her classmates. These
stickers are so cute and at a wonderful price!
Click
HERE to download the star student cut outs that I hand out to each star student to fill out at home and share on our poster.
Roly Poly stuffed pets and
Roly Poly stuffed Easter-themed animals will be so cute for my kiddos for end of the year gifts (shhh - don't ruin the surprise!) I know it says "Easter themed" but who doesn't love chicks, bunnies, and lambs always? In second grade, we hatch chicks too so I thought it was appropriate!
Slap bracelets are definitely making a come back since my childhood... but DIY ones? My creative kids will LOVE designing these! For 13$ you get 48 in a pack so I will be able to use these with next years class too!
Penguin bendables! Ok yes, I know it's July - but I couldn't pass these up and I'll have something to give them around the holidays. They are really cute for the price and I would purchase again, but a couple had some paint chipping off - not too bad though and I know my sweeties won't care!
Thanks for reading!
Also - there are still 3 more days left in the Back to School giveaway!!! Don't forget to enter! :) $250 you could get sooooo many wonderful things! Best of luck!
$250 Oriental Trading Gift Card Giveaway
