Happy Holidays with Oriental Trading

Happy Holidays!  I was very excited to receive my big cardboard box full of exciting items for my students to enjoy from Oriental Trading.  I teach Second Grade and I have to tell you that they absorb everything and they are excited about many things - especially the holidays.

[[Disclaimer: Oriental Trading sent me products in exchange for a blog post, but all opinions in this post are mine.]]

When I search Oriental Trading, I love how I can just go to the categories I need - Holidays/Christmas and who doesn't love sales? They have a great sale section as well.

The "main event" of my student gifts are these adorable penguins.  I love the plush toys from Oriental Trading because they are so cute and the kiddos cherish them at this age.  These plush toys are currently sold out, but I also would recommend these holiday bears and reindeers.  Too cute and they are on major SALE!

The slap bracelets are back! I LOVED these as a child.  They are fun to slap on your wrist, but also a fashionable bracelet.

I loved the variety of these but I am hoping that they come out with more of an assortment for boys.  There are other slap bracelet assortments that have different themes, but this particular pack will appeal mostly to the girls of my class.  It was a nice to have some bracelets with designs and some plain, sparkle ones.

The item I was impressed with the most are these 4 1/2 inch snowflake notepads.  For only $5.99, you will receive 24 of these.  Very good quality and they were larger than I expected for the price.  I have lots of artists and notetakers in second grade so they will love these!

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy Hanukkah!  I can't wait to celebrate with my students all about the holidays around the world.

Enjoy my freebie from Teachers Pay Teachers full of writing prompts that you can use before and after the holiday season.

Holiday Gifting with Oriental Trading

Oriental Trading is a place where I can meet all of my holiday needs - crafts, gifts, party supplies, and fun.  I am so excited to share with you some of the fun gifts I got for my fourth graders from Oriental Trading.  They sent me these items (for free!) for me to review the quality and greatness of their products.  As children get older I think it is just as important to celebrate their holidays and culture just as much as the younger children.  I am bringing the spark back into holidays!

How much are gift bags normally?  They are usually around $1.  I loved these gift bagsin packs of 12 for $6.  I gave all of my girls the red bags, and the boys the green bags.  The gift bags were very sturdy and cute - the only thing I would change is you can see where the handles are glued on the side (maybe a way to make it less noticeable) - but for 50 cents each, what a great deal for everyone!

48 mini, mini notepads for less than $5!  These are tiny but so cute and my fourth graders LOVE things like these... there's enough in pack for me to give all of my students two of them.  I would definitely make a purchase with these in the future!

Who remembers slap bracelets?! I loved these as a child.  Of course when I saw these on Oriental Trading, I had to request them. I love these metallic snowflake ones (perfect to use after Christmas too) but they also have many other different kinds.

Do your students love sticky toys? MINE DO!  This bundle came with TONS of sticky insects, animals, and little alien guys.  Some of them are really small and cute but others are big hand slappers and noise putty that are really going to be a hit!

 The footballs and penguins were my differentiated gift between the boys and the girls.  I liked the footballs a lot - I thought they were going to be a little bigger, but I know my sweeties will love them.  My favorite thing I received were these adorable penguins.  They were great quality and I know that they will be a huge hit.  I wish I could keep one for myself! ;) 

 I am so excited to spend the next week with my students and we are going to do the "5 Days" (instead of 12 days) of Holiday fun. The last day before Christmas Eve they will get these gifts from me and hopefully enjoy every prize.

Check out Oriental Trading's Christmas Shop because there are items up to 75% off.  

I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday and some well-deserved time off! 

Looking for a deal at Oriental Trading? Visit their coupon page for the latest in sales.

Disclaimer: Oriental Trading sent me products in exchange for a blog post, but all opinions in this post are mine.