61 Easy & Fun Christmas Classroom Goodie Bag Ideas
Are you looking for some Christmas Classroom goodie bag ideas? I’ve rounded up 61 creative ways to surprise your students with a little holiday cheer! From inexpensive Christmas treats and cute DIY gifts to unique goodie bag fillers, you’ll find tons of ideas that your students will love without breaking your teacher budget.
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Christmas Classroom Goodie Bag Ideas
Your first decision for your class goodie bags is what to use as your bag or container. Here are a few ideas.
- Add DIY Christmas Decorations to Simple Brown Paper Bags
- Purchase a Bulk Pack of Christmas Gift Bags
- Use Clear Bags with Twist Ties or Ribbon
- Check out the Dollar Store for Unique Containers
- Use Christmas Cups to Hold all the Holiday Goodies
In this next section we’ll explore all of these options so you can find what works best for you.
DIY Classroom Goody Bag
Creating your own DIY classroom goodie bags with brown paper bags is a unique and cost-effective option perfect for the crafty teacher. One idea is to create bags that look like reindeer or Santa.
You can also decorate bags with bows and ribbons for a festive look. You can even have students help with the creations! Check out some more ideas below and then hit up your local craft store to create DIY bags.
1 | Rudolph Paper Bags
Grab your hot glue gun, some googly eyes, red pom poms and candy canes and you can create these adorable Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer goodie bags.
2 | DIY Reindeer Candy Jars
These little reindeer candy jars are such a fun way to celebrate Christmas with your students! Fill them with festive treats like red and green M&Ms, mini candy canes, or Christmas chocolates for a sweet holiday surprise.
You could even turn this into a fun classroom Christmas craft by having students help assemble their own reindeer jars, adding the antlers, googly eyes, and cute little noses. I love that they double as a festive classroom activity and an adorable Christmas gift for students to take home!
Christmas Gift Bag
If you’re looking for some Christmas goody bag ideas that are fast and easy, then a classic Christmas gift bag is an excellent choice. You can find festive bags with cute designs featuring Santa, snowflakes, or your favorite holiday characters. If you’re having a holiday party before winter break you can choose bags that go with your party theme.
Hit up the Dollar Tree or Amazon for a large pack. Fill these bags with goodies like small snacks, Christmas bookmarks, and craft supplies. Check out some of my favorite packs of Christmas gift bags that you can get on Amazon.
3 | Gingerbread House Gift Boxes
This pack from Amazon comes with 48 little gingerbread house gift boxes that would be so cute to add a little treat for your students.
4 | French Fry Box Christmas Goody Bag Idea
How adorable are these Christmas French fry holders?! I love the idea of turning them into mini Christmas goodie bags by filling them with fun little surprises like candy, crayons, mini notebooks, fidget toys, or holiday treats! With cute Santa, reindeer, snowman, and elf designs, they’re such an easy and budget-friendly way to make your students feel extra special this Christmas!
5 | Mini Christmas Tote Bag
Add small treats or stickers to these adorable Christmas mini tote bags. These tote bags are also key chains and you can find them here.
6 | Small Christmas Bags
In this pack you get 30 bags and tissue paper for each. I love the bright colorful patterns that would be perfect for the holiday season!
7 | Color Your Own Tote Bags
These are tote bags that students can color themselves. This kit includes 24 bags and 24 markers. You can add a holiday book, coloring books or other small items for your students in each bag!
8 | Christmas Snack Bags
Looking for an easy way to package your classroom Christmas goodies? These festive Christmas treat bags are perfect for filling with candy, small toys, stickers, or other little surprises for your students!
I love the adorable Santa, reindeer, and penguin designs, and the zipper closure makes them super easy to fill and seal. Plus, with 60 bags in a pack, you’ll have plenty for your whole class without spending a fortune!
Clear Bag
Using clear bags allows the students to easily see the assorted treats and prizes inside. Fill these bags with colorful items such as Christmas favors, stickers, candy and slime. Tie the bags with a cute ribbon, and you’re ready to go! Check out some inspiration below and find out where to get some clear Christmas bags.
9 | Clear Goodie Bag
This is a kit that you can get on Etsy. Each kit includes:
- 2 small Play-Dohs
- Pom poms
- A Holiday Cookie Cutter
- A Cute Christmas Themed Gift Tag
10 | Clear Christmas Bags
This kit is available on Amazon, and you get 144 clear bags with different holiday patterns on them. It also includes the twist ties. You can find this kit here.
Creative Packaging for Christmas Classroom Goodie Bag
Think outside the box when it comes to packaging your classroom goodie bags! Turn ordinary items like small mason jars, tin cans, or even socks into creative containers for gifts. Fill them with Christmas party favors and treats, and watch the kids’ faces light up with joy. Check out some more unique packaging ideas from creative teachers below.
11 | Grinch Hot Cocoa
This would be a fun idea to send home with students so they could make their own Grinch Hot Cocoa! This is a great idea if you don’t mind a little project. All you need is-
You can simply layer the ingredients as shown in the picture. You can even make a Grinch label in Canva and add it to the container!
12 | Personalized Dollar Tree Containers
This teacher got these cute cups from the Dollar Tree and then personalized them with her students’ names. You can do this with letter stickers or a Cricut.
13 | Clear Snowman Cups
I found these cute snowman cups on Amazon, and I thought they would make really cute containers for some Christmas goodies for your students. You get a pack of 60 and they come with cute straws too. You could split a pack with your teacher besties!
Printable Tags for Christmas Goodie Bags
Adding a personalized touch to your goodie bags is easy with printable tags. Download festive designs featuring holiday themes and messages, print them out, and attach the tags to your bags. If you want to create your own printable tags check out some ideas below.
14 | Gift Tags for Pop-It Key Chains
Here’s a fun idea. You can get this package of holiday pop its with gift tags from Etsy. The label says, “Hope your Holiday is Poppin.” You can customize it with your name.
15 | Christmas Treat Bag Toppers
These bag tags are printable and editable. You just download print and attach to your classroom treat bag. You can add Christmas popcorn, pretzels, candies or small treats. A sandwich Ziploc bag works perfectly!
16 | Printable Santa Bubble Gum Gift Tag
Kids love bubble tape and this is really fun way to gift it to them! This is a printable gift tag that you can get from Etsy here. Then just get some Bubble Tape and attach it to the gift tag to look like Santa is blowing a giant bubble!
Wrapped Gifts
If you prefer a more traditional approach, consider individually wrapping small gifts like coloring books, craft kits, or mini candy canes. Use festive wrapping paper or tissue paper to create a lovely presentation that the kids will enjoy unwrapping.
17 | Christmas Gifts for Students
Sometimes it’s all about the presentation, right? I love how this first grade teacher displays her Christmas goodie bags!
Gift Tags
Don’t forget to add gift tags to your goodie bags or wrapped gifts! Choose from pre-made designs or create custom tags with the children’s names on them to make them feel special. These little touches can elevate your classroom goodie bags, making this holiday season memorable for everyone involved. Get inspired by some creative gift tag ideas below.
18 | Gift Tag for Candy Cane Pen
A candy cane pen with a cute tag would be a great addition to your classroom treat bag.
19 | Gift Tags for Straws
Add a festive gift tag to Christmas straws for the perfect classroom small gift.
20 | Gingerbread Man Candy Cane Gift Tag
Here’s a cute way to add a candy cane or a pen, or pencil to your gift bags! These adorable gingerbread men look like they are holding the candy cane! These are printable tags that you can get on Etsy here. Then just add some candy canes or Christmas pencils!
Ideas to Put in Classroom Goodie Bags
So, I gave you some ideas for packaging and tagging your holiday gift bags. Now let’s check out some ideas of what to actually put into those goodie bags.
Christmas Party Favors in Bags
Select holiday-themed toys and trinkets such as Christmas squishies, sticker sheets, and mini Play-Doh containers. These small items will delight your students and keep them entertained. Check out the party section of the Dollar Tree for a ton of options or of course Amazon. Below you can see some of my top picks from Amazon.
21 | Christmas Party Favor Bag Bulk Pack
This Christmas party favor pack comes everything you need to assemble your own Christmas goodie bag including Christmas pencils, pencil sharpeners, erasers, rulers, stamps, notebooks, bags and more!
22 | Christmas Squishies
Would your students love a cute Christmas squishy in their bag? This pack comes with an assortment of 24.
23 | Giant Lollipop Classroom Gifts
Your students are going to love these giant Christmas lollipop surprises! Instead of candy, these colorful lollipops are filled with fun school supplies like Christmas pencils, erasers, stickers, sharpeners, and slap bracelets.
I love that they’re both fun and practical, and they make such a unique Christmas gift for students! With 24 sets included, they’re an easy and affordable way to surprise your whole class with something special before winter break!
24 | Bulk Small Gift Pack
If you want to add a holiday party favor or two or three to your Christmas goody bags this pack has you covered. This a huge package includes 150 small toys that kids love. It includes pop bracelets, fidget toys, bubbles, squishy toys, mini skateboards, slap bracelets and more!
25 | Mini Etch a Sketches
These cute little magnetic drawing boards come with a magnetic pen and a slide eraser just like the classic Etch a Sketch toy! These would be a fun addition to your Christmas goodie bags!
Cute Ideas for Christmas Goodie Bags
Add a touch of cuteness to your goodie bags with items like adorable yetis skiing on mini candy canes, cute gingerbread cookies on playdoh, or candy disguised as Rudolph. Your students will love these adorable additions to their goodie bags. Check out all of these ideas below.
26 | Christmas Yeti
This is a printable card that you can get on Etsy here. You can edit it to add your name and then print off as many as you like. Just add the candy canes for an adorable addition to your student treat bags.
27 | Personalized Play-Doh Containers
You can personalize these cute little Play-Doh containers for your students as a perfect addition to their holiday goodie bags!
28 | Rudolph Sweet Treats
If you’re looking for an inexpensive and simple addition to Christmas goodie bags, how about disguising their favorite treats as Rudolph? All you need is brown construction paper, a hot glue gun, pom-poms and googly eyes. A pack of candy like this that has Sour Patch Kids & Swedish Fish would work great!
29 | Christmas Flashlights & Gift Tags
How cute are these pastel Christmas flashlights and festive gift tags?! These would make such a fun and unique addition to your classroom Christmas goodie bags! I love the soft Christmas colors, and they’re a fun little gift that students can actually use.
Holiday Treats
Satisfy your students’ sweet tooth with some tasty holiday treats like individual-sized packets of cookies, small chocolate bars, and miniature gingerbread men. Just remember to take allergies and dietary restrictions into consideration. Check out some holiday treat inspiration below.
30 | Rudolph Lollipops
This Rudolph is an editable, printable download from Etsy. You can customize with your name and add your own lollipops for an easy treat that is perfect for the holiday season.
31 | Mrs. Claus Treat Bag
How adorable are these Mrs. Claus treat bags? You download these from Etsy and print them off and then just add a mini powdered donut for a fun way to make students smile when they open their treat bags.
Fun Activity for Kids
Are you looking for some Christmas goodie bag ideas that don’t involve candy or toys? Incorporate a fun and engaging activity such as a holiday-themed coloring sheet, puzzle, or word search into your goodie bags.
This will give your students something enjoyable to do during downtime at school or at home. Check out some of my favorite ideas for activities to include in your Christmas goodie bags below.
32| Holiday Building Blocks
This teacher snagged these building block holiday kits from Target and then added her own cute gift tags for students. You can also find building block packs from Amazon here. Then you can add them to these Christmas tubes!
33 | Christmas Coloring Sheets
Looking for Christmas classroom goodie bag ideas that don’t involve treats or toys? How about sending each student home with a little Christmas themed coloring sheet and a couple of crayons?
34 | Holiday Play-Doh Activity
Here’s an idea for younger students that will help with fine motor skills while having fun. These are printable Christmas themed Play-Doh Mats. You can send a few home with each student in a cute bag along with some Play-Doh!
This set comes with 12 unique mats that encourage your students to make Santa Claus, decorate the Christmas tree, build a snowman, add bows to presents and more!
35 | Rainbow Scratch Notebooks
How fun are these rainbow scratch art notebooks?! These would be such a cute addition to your classroom Christmas goodie bags! Kids will love scratching away to reveal the bright rainbow colors underneath and creating their own little masterpieces.
Plus, they come in a pack of 10, 16 or 24, making them a great option for classroom gifts. Add one to each goodie bag for a fun, creative surprise that students can enjoy over Christmas break!
Funny Christmas Treat Bag Ideas
Inject some humor into your goodie bags with items like silly Christmas-themed socks, joke books, funny temporary tattoos or even snowman poop (mini marshmallows). Your students will appreciate a light-hearted addition to their loot bags.
Check out some more ideas for funny goodie bag items below.
36 | Funny Treat Bags
Would your students get a kick out of getting a bag of elf pillows, reindeer noses or even snowman poop in their holiday treat bags? This kit includes the bag toppers and you add your own treats. This is the perfect way to add a fun touch to your Christmas goodie treat bags.
37 | Snowman Poop
You can instantly download this snowman poop gift tag and bag topper and just add the mini marshmallows. This would pair nicely with a package of hot cocoa for your students.
38 | Snowman Soup
You could also create your own Snowman Soup package. First, you can pick up this printable snowman soup gift tag from Etsy here. Then add to a plastic bag everything students need to make the delicious recipe including hot cocoa, mini marshmallows, and candy canes.
Little Gifts
Small, budget-friendly items like bookmarks, notepads, or keychains make great additions to your classroom goodie bags. Look for holiday-themed versions to add a festive touch. Check out some of my favorite little gift ideas for classroom goodie bags.
39 | Holiday Glasses
The Dollar Store or the birthday party supply section of any store is a great place to find some fun Christmas classroom goodie bag ideas. Goofy holiday glasses might make for a fun holiday class picture! Or there is always Amazon, you can find this fun 16-piece pack here!
40 | Holiday Slap Sticks
How about giving each student a slap stick with a note that says, “Slappy Holidays.”
41| Slime
You can get a 48 pack of small galaxy slime containers from Amazon to add to your Christmas goodie bags.
42 | Christmas Squishies
How adorable are these personalized Christmas squishy balls?! These would make such a fun addition to your classroom Christmas goodie bags! I love that you can personalize them with each student’s name for an extra special touch.
Kids will have so much fun squishing and playing with these cute little Christmas gifts. Pair one with a festive treat for an easy and memorable holiday surprise!
Custom Gifts
Are you looking for some Christmas classroom goodie bag ideas that will really wow your students? How about adding a custom item to their goodie bags. Ideas include a water bottle with their name or a small gift with personalized packaging. Check out some more ideas below.
43 | Custom Water Bottles
If you’re looking for a Christmas classroom goodie bag idea that you know your students will use, how about a custom water bottle? This teacher ordered the water bottles from the Dollar Tree and then added student names with her Cricut.
You can also get bulk water bottles on Amazon in a ton of different colors.
44 | Personalized Play-Doh Label
Add a custom Christmas tree printable to Play-Doh containers for a small, personalized gift that your students will love. Printables are available on Etsy.
School Related Gifts
I love the idea of including school-related items such as pencil sharpeners, mini rulers, bookmarks and even books in your classroom goodie bag. Your students can use these items throughout the school year, on more than just Christmas. Check out some more inspo below.
45 | Books
Books make great Christmas gifts for students and will keep them reading over the break. A fun way to present their books is with a festive note. You can find bulk classroom book sets here!
46 | The Very Hungry Caterpillar Keychains
Crafty teachers, you can create these adorable key chains with polymer clay after reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
47 | Bookmarks
This is a pack of 75 festive bookmarks that students can color.
Christmas Pens & Pencils
Incorporate some holiday cheer into your students’ writing tasks with festive pens like those shaped like candy canes or snowmen. Writing with a fun Christmas pen can brighten up a student’s day. Check out some of my favorite Christmas pens that would work perfectly in your bags below.
48 | Christmas Gel Pens
This giant pack of Christmas pens from Amazon comes with between 36 and 200 cute holiday toppers like Santas, reindeer and Christmas trees.
49 | Bendable Christmas Pencils
Would your students love writing with these bendable pencils? If so, you can get these colorful bendy pencils with this cute Holiday gift tag to go with them from Etsy here. It reads, “I’m knot kidding…you make our class merry and bright!
50 | 6 in 1 Holiday Pens
There is just something so fun about these pens that you can change colors. Don’t you think? Your students might appreciate them too. You can find a pack of 24 or 40 on Amazon here.
51 | Candy Cane Pens
I thought these candy cane pens were cute too, so I wanted to show you them. These ones come in a 12 pack.
Sweet Treats
Besides the traditional holiday candies, you can also include other sweet treats with a fun holiday twist. Like how about chocolate bars disguised as snowman or lollipop Rudolphs. Students will feel special and appreciate the extra thought you put into their goodie bags.
52 | Snowman Hershey Bar
These snowman Hershey bars come with these cozy hats and scarves. These would be fun holiday treats to add to your students’ Christmas goodie bags.
53 | Reindeer Lollipops
Why give your students a regular lollipop when you could give them a reindeer lollipop?
54 | Cute Christmas Treat Ideas
If you want to copy this idea here are some similar containers on Amazon that you can fill with Christmas goodies.
Unique Ideas for Goodie Bags
For a creative twist, consider adding some unusual items to your goodie bags like small, festive DIY craft kits, tree ornaments, or even small potted Christmas plants. Check out some more inspiration for unique ideas below.
55 | Festive Snacks
If you want a unique idea for your goodie bags you can download and print these Pringle chip covers. Then you attach them to the top of Pringles snack size containers.
56 | Snowman Play-Doh
Here’s a great way to add some Christmas cheer to your goodie bags. These Play-Doh snowman jars have a cute label on top that says, “Do you want to build a snowman?”
57 | Santa-Tizers
How cute are these Santa-tizers?! These festive little hand sanitizers would make such a fun and practical addition to your classroom Christmas goodie bags! I love the clever Christmas pun, and they’re something students can actually use. These are perfect for spreading holiday cheer instead of germs!
Ideas for Christmas Goodie Bags for Teachers
If you want to prepare something for your teacher friends or child’s teachers, I have some ideas for you! Show your appreciation with a Christmas-themed goodie bag that includes items like tea bags, scented candles and treats.
Teachers deserve some holiday cheer this time of year too! Check out some more ideas below for teacher goodie bags.
58 | Teacher Coffee Gift Card Holder
We know teacher’s love gift cards. Here’s a fun way to take a simple Starbucks gift card up a notch. These gift card holders are printable and editable in come in these two adorable designs!
59 | Smells Like Christmas Break Candle
Do you know a teacher that needs this candle? This candle reads, “This smells like Christmas Break.” You can choose a scent and a size!
60 | DIY Chill Pills for Teachers
You could make your teacher friends their own pack of chill pills packed with their favorite candy. Add a label that says, “In the event of stress caused by reports, children, adults or technology, take 1-2 pills by mouth.”
61 | Teacher Gift Box
Here’s an idea for a pretty box that you can add your own goodies to like homemade Christmas cookies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What items can I include in a student goodie bag for the holidays?
You can include various small and budget-friendly items in a student goodie bag for the holidays. Some great options are Christmas stickers, mini Play-Doh containers, festive squishies, mini candy canes, and Christmas-themed pencils or pens. You may also consider including small puzzle toys or seasonal erasers to add some educational value.
What are some age-appropriate treats for toddler Christmas goodie bags?
For toddler Christmas goodie bags, it’s essential to choose age-appropriate, safe, and fun treats. Some options can be small plush toys, wooden holiday-themed puzzles, washable crayons, Christmas-themed board books, or soft play balls. Any treats included should be large enough to avoid choking hazards.
What are some creative holiday treat bag ideas for classrooms?
To make creative holiday treat bags for classrooms, try decorating your bags with fun holiday-themed designs, such as turning them into reindeer using craft eyes, red pom poms for noses, and candy canes for antlers. You can also choose pre-printed holiday goodie bags or design custom paper or plastic gift bags with festive images and messages.
How can I make my holiday goodie bags stand out?
To make your holiday party goodie bags stand out, try personalizing them with unique touches. Tie them up with festive ribbons or twine or use gift tags that can double as Christmas tree ornaments. You can also use recyclable materials, like brown paper bags with personalized Christmas-themed stamps or drawings. This adds an eco-friendly touch to each loot bag.
What are some affordable yet impressive ideas for coworker Christmas goodie bags?
Affordable yet impressive ideas for coworker Christmas goodie bags include gourmet tea or coffee samples, mini candles, candy canes with a custom message attached, or DIY hot chocolate mix in individual mason jars. You can also consider making delightful treats like cookies or fudge to show your appreciation.
Where can I find unique items for Christmas classroom goodie bags?
You can find unique items for Christmas classroom goodie bags your local craft store, The Dollar Store, Amazon or Etsy. Browse for discounts and seasonal offers to find unique, high-quality items at affordable prices. Make sure to shop ahead of time to avoid the last-minute rush and to allow for personalization and customization when needed.
Pinterest Christmas Classroom Goodie Bag Ideas
Don’t forget to save your favorite ideas to Pinterest so you can come back to them when you’re ready to put together your classroom Christmas gifts! To do that just click on the Picture and then the P and choose your board.
I hope you have found the perfect Christmas classroom goodie bag ideas to give to your students this holiday season and maybe some idea for your teacher bestie too. If you liked this post, please give it a share!
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