Small, inexpensive souvenirs for the preschool class

[jernysgirl]

So my oldest, DS4 is in preschool this year, and we are taking him out of school to head to DL in Oct (along with the rest of the family ). I wanted to bring back inexpensive treats for the other 10 kids in his preschool class, but am not sure what's available right now. Has anyone else ever picked up treats for the school classroom back home? What did you bring back?

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

One cheap souvenir is the pressed pennies. What 4 yo can resist a smushed penny with Mickey on it?

 

[MagicalMomAZ]

IMO as a mom of 2 former preschoolers - you don't need to do that. Moms typically only hand out goody bags on holidays...you know - the industrious moms (ie, NOT ME!) .

However - LOOOOVE the pressed penny idea. BUT - the scholl may say TOO small they can choke! There's always that 1 kid that has to eat a penny!

What about....don't shoot me .....buying Disney related stuff at the dollar store or Target bins?

 

[Mom2micayla]

The candy stores all sell those Mickey head lollipops. Maybe those? They have the bigger packs for like 5/$4. They also sell a basic cherry Mickey head lollipop for $.50. That's only $5 for each kid to get something from Disneyland.

 

[pycees312]

i suggest the gummy lolipops shaped liked characters.

 

[jernysgirl]

I was thinking about those colored Mickey lollipops for something. I was also thinking of maybe collecting some of those color-changing straws that come with the kids meals.

I like the idea of the pennies, but I think those are out. I should have mentioned that DS's preschool class is special education. All of the kids enrolled this year have some sort of language or communication disabilities, (my DS has Autistim) and I definitely don't want to bring in something small that can get lost (or swallowed ) and then have an upset kiddo. I know that the teacher has given out tootsie pops before and those were ok with the parents, so I know I am safe with the Mickey-pops.

 

[jenpace]

I don't know about bringing candy. Some preschools and/or parents are pretty strict about sugar. Lolly pops in particular are frowned upon because of the stick...choke hazard. What about some Disney stickers?

 

[jacs1234]

I bought the kids in my kids classes pencils. Buy a couple of packs of pencils and they can all have one each. The kids loved it.

 

[specialks]

What about a postcard sent to the class or get postcards and have different characters sign them (most probably wouldn't sign all 10 -- however you probably could have mickey sign all 10 if you went through Mickey's house multiple times). Then you could bring one back for each child as opposed to mailing it.

 

[DorkyDisneyMom]

I am bringing back for my son's teacher Mr. Potato Head parts from Engine Ears. You can stuff a box with all kinds of Disney parts. I am not sure how much it costs. I don't think too much. The whole class will be able to use it. I already asked his teacher and she thought that was a great idea.

 

[ScrappyScrap]

The candy stores all sell those Mickey head lollipops. Maybe those? They have the bigger packs for like 5/$4. They also sell a basic cherry Mickey head lollipop for $.50. That's only $5 for each kid to get something from Disneyland.

These little cherry lollipops are definitly the ticket!! My kids always want the big ones, take two licks and throw them out. These lollys actually taste good...and they're cheap!!

 

[Surroundedbyboys]

As a preschool/kindergarten teacher, the idea of the post cards is a great one!
Another idea is: Get some pre-cut plain white bookmarks-(Wal-Mart has them) decorate them with Disney stickers, write each kid's name on them and try to get a character signature on each one. This is something for them to use and will last a long time. (I did this same thing for a Mother's Day project 10 years ago and recently had one of the moms tell me that she still uses that bookmark!)

 

[Mugglemama]

I don't know about bringing candy. Some preschools and/or parents are pretty strict about sugar. Lolly pops in particular are frowned upon because of the stick...choke hazard. What about some Disney stickers?

incase this is an issue you need to consider, you might want to think about the bags of disneyland cookies, etc., that are hanging on the wall inside Pooh Corner. you can choose from things like mickey shaped pretzels, and disney themed animal type cookies, stuff like that. they even have the cookies in boxes similar to animal cracker boxes, only they are in princess or mickey themes. so cute! lots less sugar, not really a choking hazard at all, and i think they only run about $1.50 a bag.

Pooh Corner isn't the only place to get them...i've seen them in that large store on the left side of main st., and also in a couple shops in DCA.

 

[LavenderPeach]

I like the ideas people posted of something non-edible like the stickers, postcards or pencils. If it's a special ed preschool there is a chance there might be a kid (or several kids) with a feeding tube who might not be able to enjoy any food items. My DS has a feeding tube and doesn't know how to eat like a "normal" 4 year old (he's more in the 9-12 month age when it comes to feeding) so I always appreciate when the treat given out at school is something he can actually enjoy. This might not be an issue with anyone in your son's class but just something to think about.

 

[jernysgirl]

incase this is an issue you need to consider, you might want to think about the bags of disneyland cookies, etc., that are hanging on the wall inside Pooh Corner. you can choose from things like mickey shaped pretzels, and disney themed animal type cookies, stuff like that. they even have the cookies in boxes similar to animal cracker boxes, only they are in princess or mickey themes. so cute! lots less sugar, not really a choking hazard at all, and i think they only run about $1.50 a bag.

Pooh Corner isn't the only place to get them...i've seen them in that large store on the left side of main st., and also in a couple shops in DCA.

That is actually a really great idea! I totally forgot about those little bags of pretzels and cookies!

I like the ideas people posted of something non-edible like the stickers, postcards or pencils. If it's a special ed preschool there is a chance there might be a kid (or several kids) with a feeding tube who might not be able to enjoy any food items. My DS has a feeding tube and doesn't know how to eat like a "normal" 4 year old (he's more in the 9-12 month age when it comes to feeding) so I always appreciate when the treat given out at school is something he can actually enjoy. This might not be an issue with anyone in your son's class but just something to think about.

Fortunately no food allergies of eating complications to worry about. I know most of the kids and have made sure to ask if there was anything we need to avoid bringing in for other occasions (birthday, holidays, etc.)

 

[darph nader]

Pressed pennies are a neat idea buuut,choking hazzard. Lolipops would be cool also,sugar being an issue though. I like MagicalMomAz idea ,I'm cheap,I mean frugal.

 

[queenie82]

I think the idea of character signatures would be cool.
You could take a photo of the Character doing a pose (on his own) and attach it to the sheet with the signature on it.

The idea of postcards is also nice. It just adds some decoration and imagery and will last. Food doesn't.

 

[Leofoenget]

So my oldest, DS4 is in preschool this year, and we are taking him out of school to head to DL in Oct (along with the rest of the family ). I wanted to bring back inexpensive treats for the other 10 kids in his preschool class, but am not sure what's available right now. Has anyone else ever picked up treats for the school classroom back home? What did you bring back?

I like a 5 pack of Mickey head suckers. Each kid gets one. about $5 a 5 pack

 

[disneymum58]

I have on a couple of occasions brought home the Mickey head lollipops for the kids in my sons classes. They were very popular with the kids and not very expensive. I am planning to do the same again this year as well. They really taste good too!

 

[jessica_suzanne]

When we went to disneyland last year my son was still in preschool and we went to City Hall and got Honorary Citizen buttons for the kids in his class. I just asked the CM nicely if I could get that many and why and she was so nice as to give me enough. ive Then I asked the teacher to give them to the parents instead of the child and that way they could be the judge of whether they wanted there child to wear it or not. Everyone loved them. I dont know it that would be a good option for your sons class but I thought that was so nice of them to give us those pins....and for free.