Skittles Rainbow Teacher Gift Idea
An easy and adorable rainbow teacher gift idea for the first day of school, teacher appreciation, or anytime! I also have a version for teachers to give to students, as well as a general one for friendship. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day too! Originally posted 2013, updated 2022.
Looking for a simple and fun teacher gift idea? Look no farther! I love how quick this comes together, and with a cute tag to go along with it, it’s perfect for brightening a day or showing appreciation. If you’re a teacher with a rainbow theme in your classroom, I also have a printable for you! Another version of the printable is perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day gift and friendship.
Rainbow Teacher Gift Idea
You just need a few supplies to put this together:
- Skittles
- Jar or clear treat bag
- Ribbon
- Printable tag
If I’m giving to a teacher or friend, I like using a small mason jar. I’ve also used milk bottles, which are really cute! For multiple gifts–to a group–clear treat bags work really well, especially if you’re trying to stay on a smaller budget. Another option is to tie the tag around a package of Skittles, which would be perfect for teachers to give to students.
DIRECTIONS:
- Fill the jar or bag with Skittles. Sometimes I like to layer them in rainbow order (my kids love to help sort them), but I also just pour them in as is. Whatever you like is great!
- Download and print your choice of tag.
- Cut out the tag, punch a hole in the top or side, then tie it on to the jar or bag with a bit of ribbon.
That’s it! Super easy and adorable!
The tags say:
- I’m Over the Rainbow You’re My Teacher
- I’ve Over the Rainbow You’re My Student
- I’m Over the Rainbow We’re Friends
Download printable tag:
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This is the cutest! Thanks so much for always sharing such darling gift ideasand printables with us!
I love this! I will definitely be using this for my girls to give to their best friends and neighbors! Thank you so much for sharing.
Very cute printable! I love to drop off something cute on my friends’ doorsteps. I think it just makes people really happy, especially us moms who are doing a very hard job! Its always nice to have a little fun in your life! Thanks for the printable!
P.S. I pinned!
one more thing….is there a full page of the teacher one?
Thank you so much, Emily! No, there isn’t a full page of the teacher one, but I can certainly add one! I’ll put it on my list. :)
I love this printable and think it would be great for Back to School from the teacher. Would it be possible for you to edit it so that it says – I’m over the rainbow that I’m your teacher OR I’m over the rainbow that you’re in my class.
Absolutely! I just added it for you!!! XO
Hi, do you have an editable file? I love the look of the printable but wanted to change the wordage.
Hi Laura! I don’t usually send out editable files for my printables. Is there a certain wordage I can help you with?
Something like “You are the pot of gold at the end of my rainbow”. I wanted to use it for a decoration for my hubby.
Love the printable “. . over the rainbow. . . ” except the yellow needs to be in a deeper shade or gold. It does not show up at all hardly except on white paper. Luv your column! :)
Sorry about that–I’ve only ever printed it on white paper!! Thanks so much for reading!!! xo
What type of paper did you use to paste the printable on to?
I used card stock!
Thank You!
I love this! What font did you use for the word “RAINBOW”?
It’s called Cheerful Party, but there’s another one that’s very similar called Budmo Jiggler. Both are free!
I love this you are super cleaver!! Absolutely darling I was wondering if you could tweek the verbiage at all I would like to add the tag as a thank you favor at my daughters graduation I was thinking it to say: I’m over the rainbow that you came today! I had a stroke awhile and trying to do some crafts to save money but not too computer savvy..hahaha Thanks so much for your ideas and printables with us!
Check your email! :)
Is there anyway to get the full page of small labels that say teacher? I’d love to give to my students this year.
I emailed them to you! x
Hello! I love these! Is there anyway to get the full page of small labels that say teacher? I’d love to give to my students this year.
I might be able to! Will you send me an email? [email protected]
Hello! I love these! I see that someone asked if you could make them into smaller notes. Not sure if you were able to but I would also love to give to my students this year. I am doing a rainbow theme. I am including my email. Thanks for your consideration!
Hi, Cathy! I recently updated this post, and made the notes smaller–they’re now about 2 inches. You can download them now! Thanks so much for reading. xoxo