Looking for an easy, inexpensive way to make a wonderful first impression during Meet the Teacher Night, Open House, or Back-to-School Night?

This FREE printable welcome gift helps you create a meaningful keepsake for every student using either simple classroom supplies or a few inexpensive treats.

Choose the option that works best for your classroom and welcome students with a thoughtful gift they'll remember long after the first day of school.

Whether you place the gift bags on student desks or hand them out during Open House, this low-prep resource helps students feel excited, welcomed, and ready for a fantastic school year.

Why Teachers Love This Freebie

✔ Choose between a candy treat bag or a school supply version.

✔ Customize your gift with an editable template.

✔ Mix and match candy or school supply verses to fit your classroom.

✔ Choose from 20 colorful and printer-friendly background designs.

✔ Create an inexpensive welcome gift using items you already have or can easily purchase.

✔ Make a memorable first impression during Meet the Teacher Night or Open House.

Teachers have shared that both students and parents love receiving these welcome gifts, and many use them year after year!

Everything That's Included

• 2 complete Welcome Gift poems
  • Candy Treat Bag version
  • School Supply version
• Editable Welcome Gift template
• 20 background designs
  • Tie-Dye
  • Bright Colors
  • Primary Colors
  • Black & White
  • And more!
• Mix & Match Verse Builder
  • Choose from multiple candy and school supply verses to create your own personalized welcome gift.

Mix & Match Poem Builder

Choose the items you want to include in your welcome gift!

School Supplies (non-food option)

• ✏️ Pencil
• 🩷 Eraser
• 🔖 Bookmark
• ⭐ Sticker
• 🖍️ Crayon
• 🌈 Highlighter
• 📏 Ruler
• 📝 Sticky Notes
• 📚 Book
• 📎 Paper Clip

These are items many teachers already have on hand, making this a simple and budget-friendly option for schools with food restrictions or classrooms that prefer non-food treats.

Candy

• 🍬 Smarties
• 🍬 Lifesavers
• 🍬 Starburst
• 🍬 Laffy Taffy
• 🍫 Hershey's Kiss
• 🍪 Oreo
• 🍬 Skittles
• 🍬 M&M's
• 🍭 Dum Dum

Perfect For

• Meet the Teacher Night
• Open House
• Back-to-School Night
• Classroom Welcome Gifts
• Student Treat Bags
• First Day of School
• Preschool
• Pre-K
• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

Teachers Are Saying...

⭐ "The students and the parents loved it!"

⭐ "Such a cute idea for an Open House gift!"

⭐ "I use this every year."

⭐ "Just what I needed!"

⭐ "A great way to welcome my new students to my class."

Thank you to the many teachers who have shared how this free resource has become part of their annual Open House tradition!

Want to make your entire Meet the Teacher Night run smoothly? Pair this free welcome gift with my Open House Stations resource to create a self-guided classroom tour that keeps families engaged while you spend time building relationships.

Create a smooth, organized Meet the Teacher Night with:

✔ Editable station signs

✔ Parent sign-in sheets

✔ Welcome checklists

✔ Transportation forms

✔ Student picture signs

✔ Parent communication resources

Together, these resources help you create a welcoming, organized, and stress-free Open House while giving families a memorable experience from the moment they walk into your classroom.

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