Non-junky goody bag ideas (no food)

[KpbS]

Don’t know your budget but these are good quality and always fun
BIC 4-Color Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point (1.0mm), Assorted Inks, 12-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ARMUZ1E..._gOj8DbDNCP7DD

[SnuggleBuggles]

I’ve bought Mad Libs before and ripped out 1-2 pages and given those out before in our goody bags. Paired with a writing implement and you’re set. Word searches, hidden pictures... might be better for 2nd graders but 5th graders will get a kick out of Mad Libs.


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[klwa]

Maybe a new box of crayons or something like that. I've done simple things like that or Scholastic books if given enough lead time by the teacher to get the $1 books in. Book outlet has several books (including dot-to-dots mentioned by a PP) for < $1.
https://bookoutlet.com/Store/Browse?...=price_0&Nae=5 for 9-12 year olds
https://bookoutlet.com/Store/Browse?...=price_0&Nae=4 for 6-8 year olds.

[SnuggleBuggles]

Can you just buy something for the classroom? Goody bags at class parties just aren’t a thing here. Maybe some decks of cards or board games if they ever have indoor recess?


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[umsh]

What’s your budget?


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I’m hoping to keep it to 50 cents per item or less.


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[umsh]

Mini play doh or bubbles?

This was the only affordable thing I could think of and I think it could work for 2nd grade, but I am not sure about 5th grade...


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[umsh]

Scholastic book sales were my go to for party favors. We have a scholastic warehouse here- check to see if you have one. Great deals there!

Darn I just missed it this weekend. I knew I should have posted here sooner for the collective wisdom!


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[umsh]

How about:
- origami paper and instructions for a holiday-themed fold
- seed packet and small Terra Cotta pot


Are you doing a craft at all, or is it just handing out stuff at the end?

These are good ideas, thank you. The origami idea is really unique.

Both class teachers have asked for students to each bring a small item to fill classmates’ goody bags. So this isn’t a parent initiative at all. We are also doing crafts, games, etc during the party, this is just something additional the teachers want to do.


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[umsh]

Stress balls (or just mini balls), fidget cubes, bookmarks, scented markers, fun shaped erasers.

Where do you suggest I buy stuff like this? Amazon? I think I’m too late for oriental trading (the second teacher only just let us know yesterday).


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[umsh]

for Halloween, we did mini slinky and mini rubic's cube, and both went over well, for all ages. (Parents thought it was cool, too!)

I bet the slinkies would be appreciated! Rubik’s cube would be too but they’ve been given as favors kinda often already here.


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