end of school treat for classmates (with printable)

05/30/2011

end of school treat for classmates (with printable)

My youngest son has already finished up the school year (kindergarten ends early) and I wanted to bring in a little treat for him to hand out to his classmates at the end-of-school party. Really I think they are from *me* as I'm more traumatized about school ending than him. I helped out in the classroom once a week so I have become quite attached to these sweet kids.

I figured I'd share the printable in case anyone would like to make some, too. They are made to fit around Hershey Miniatures Chocolate Bars. Just cut out, fold at each vertical line, and adhere around bar on the adhesive tab. I recommend "signing" them before cutting.

Print onto white cardstock and *be sure* to set the Page Scaling to None when printing or they won't be the right size. The PDF is here: Download Owlmissyou

I also kept with the owl theme for "wrapping" the teacher gift. I simply cut angles from the top corners of a small treat bag and folded down, stapling once filled with goodies to secure. I added eyes made up of circle punches and a rounded chest freehand cut with scissors.

At first I thought he looked too mad, but now I just can't get enough of him. Lots of personality :P

May 30, 2011 9:48:29 AM | owls, printables, teachers

103 Comments

such a great idea!!

Posted by: reeve | 05/30/2011 at 02:48 PM

These are so cute - thanks for sharing the printable! :o)

Posted by: wendy sue | 05/30/2011 at 03:23 PM

Too cute, thanks for the printable.

Posted by: Alicia E | 05/30/2011 at 03:49 PM

Very cute.

Posted by: Terri Bills | 05/30/2011 at 05:42 PM

Oh My Goodness! These little guys are a Hoot! Thank you for sharing them with us!! I have place a link to your blog on my facebook page, here:
http://www.facebook.com/LearningIsChildsPlay
Pop over sometime if you have a page (I couldn't find it) and say Hello!
Laura
PS...I was tring to sign up for your blog but couldn't? Do you think it is a "Chrome" thing?

Posted by: Laura Major | 05/30/2011 at 06:05 PM

I love them! SO CUTE!! You are seriously WAY too creative!

Posted by: Lorie | 05/30/2011 at 07:19 PM

My daughter and I publish a complimentary monthly newsletter for children with special needs, chronic illness and learning challenges.
It is called Professor Owl's Book Corner, the newsletter can be seen at www.professorowlsbookcorner.com

I am writing to ask your permission to use this craft in our June issue which is coming up soon.

We will of course link to your blog and give you credit for it.

Hoping you will see fit to approve this for us,
and if you have future crafts etc.. we would love to use them also.

Thanking you in advance for any thought you may give our request.

Warm regards,
Sylvia McGrath

Posted by: Sylvia McGrath | 05/30/2011 at 08:44 PM

Thank you so much! I teach first grade and we've studied owls at length this year. This will be the PERFECT little treat to send them on their way to second grade!

Posted by: Dana | 05/30/2011 at 09:19 PM

These are so cute - thanks a lot! :-)

Posted by: tinajo | 05/30/2011 at 10:36 PM

I only just found your blog today, and wow - I'm so excited that I came across it! I love all your simple and creative ideas, and love all your pics! It's going to be definitely one of my new places that I'm stalking!

Posted by: Thienly | 05/30/2011 at 11:01 PM

Cant get the link to work?? It pops up but is blank! I love the little owl candies... need the pattern!

Posted by: sherry W | 05/31/2011 at 05:54 AM

Thanks everyone!

Sherry, I emailed you the file directly. In a previous post, someone who wasn't able to see a pdf download hit refresh and was able to see it. But if anyone still needs it, just pop me an email and I'd be glad to send directly =)

Posted by: Lisa | 05/31/2011 at 07:11 AM

These are both so cute!! Thanks so much for sharing! Your ideas are awesome!!

Posted by: Carla G. | 05/31/2011 at 01:53 PM

OMG! I love this!!

Posted by: CallMePointB | 06/01/2011 at 07:30 AM

I can't seem to download the printable. My tears are flowing fast and I'm fearful of flooding my home. Seriously, the typepad thing shows up but it's just a dark gray page. I am truly sad because both of my daughters teach school and this would be adorable for them to give out at the end of the school year. I also have signed up for email notices of your blog entries but haven't received any. I learned of this one through To Be Charmed. Any suggestions on what I should do would be appreciated.

Posted by: LisaK | 06/01/2011 at 10:26 AM

Never mind, I tried one last time and it worked. My computer is crazy! It never does what I mean for it to do. Thanks so much. I know these will be put to use for many years to come.

Posted by: LisaK | 06/01/2011 at 10:29 AM

Thanks for the printable, I'm doing it right now!!

Posted by: Heather W | 06/01/2011 at 10:30 AM