It’s the final stretch of the school year, and you’re probably surviving fuelled by caffeine and countdowns.

And while you may be running on fumes, I know you still want to show your students how much they mean to you with an unforgettable end-of-year gift. It can be hard to think of something that’s both affordable and loved by students.

But, don’t worry! I’ve got you! Check out this affordable and adorable idea of giving sidewalk chalk (and I also have printable tags that you can use to personalise your gift)! 😉

Here are ten reasons why I think sidewalk chalk is a great gift for students:

1. Chalk is affordable and a box of it also goes a long way!

2. It gets children playing outside, and gives them a break from screen time.

3. Students of all ages can use it (and most LOVE it).

4. It can be used by one student, or multiple.

5. It can be used to create games to foster social skills, like hopscotch, tick-tack-toe, mazes, and more!

6. It’s the perfect activity to develop fine motor and and pre-writing skills.

7. For older students, it can be used for writing practice.

8. Students can learn about colors, and experiment with mixing colors.

9. It washes away so children can start a fresh piece of artwork on their driveway often.

10. It feels good to give something less likely to get thrown away or end up in a closet somewhere (sorry trinkets).

With chalk you can provide your students with hours of creative fun. Whether they're drawing hopscotch patterns on the pavement or writing secret messages on the blackboard, chalk will unleash their imagination without draining your wallet.

To add an extra touch to your chalk gifts, I've got you covered with a printable! Simply download the printable chalk tags that read “I hope your summer is CHALK full of fun” and attach them to your store bought sidewalk chalk. These gift tags are also editable so you can add your students’ names and yours to the tags before printing. I purchased clear gift bags from the dollar store and put my tag inside with the chalk.

Giving the gift of chalk is not only affordable but also provides endless entertainment for our young learners. And with the added charm of printable chalk tags, you can take your gift to a whole new level. So, dear teachers, let's chalk it up to a job well done, and gift our students with a tool they can use to get learning outside this summer!