Easy + Cute DIY End Of The School Year Gift For Classmates

The school year is winding down, and we couldn’t be more excited for summer break to arrive! I love to help my kids put together small DIY end of the school year gifts for their classmates, as a way of thanking them for a fun year of friendship and learning. (Don’t forget to check out last year’s project HERE!) As second grade finishes up for #thebigone, we’re putting the finishing touches on these punny ‘Snailed It’ cards I drew… And adding an extra sweet touch that screams summer treats to me! Read on to check out what we’ve created!

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MAKE YOUR DIY END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR GIFTS

Supplies:

• ‘Snailed It’ printable cards, printed on paper or cardstock. Scroll down to find the ones you need!
  • I prefer to use sturdier paper or cardstock, so the cards don’t bend as much under the weight of the candy.
• Scissors.
• Pen or pencil.
• Washi or transparent tape.
• Strong double sided tape or crafting adhesive.
  • Glue Dots or adhesive runners tend to work well.
• Circle salt water taffy, 1 for each card.
  • Taffy is such a classic summer time, beachy treat- it seemed like the perfect choice for this project!
  • If your children don’t like taffy, other individually wrapped flat, circular candies work as well.
• Small wiggly eyes. (Optional)
  • We chose the 5mm eyes, but then I had mom-brain and we completely forgot to add them. They’d be SO cute though!
• Craft glue. (Optional)

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Directions:

1. Print the appropriate ‘Snailed It’ cards. There are six cards on each page.
2. Use the scissors to cut out the cards.
3. Have child sign the cards using pen or pencil. They can add a personalized note on the back if they have a lot to say to a friend!
4. Use the washi or transparent tape to fasten the ends of the taffy wrappers around the taffy. This creates a more circular, snail-shell shape.
5. Attach the taffy ‘shells’ to each card using double-sided tape or crafting adhesive.
6. If you are adding optional wiggly eyes (and don’t have chronic mom-brain like I do!), add them to the snails using craft glue.
7. Share the fun with friends on the last day of school, and get ready for a super fun summer!

Don’t Forget To Grab Your Printables Here!

Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
Customizable

SHOP THIS POST: Grab the essentials to recreate this DIY here!

Do your kids do anything special to celebrate the end of the school year? I’d love to hear your traditions in the comments below!