When families go in together on a teacher's Christmas gift, the most appreciated choices tend to be useful ones: things that make the classroom better after the holidays. Many teachers buy classroom supplies with their own money, so a gift the whole class can use is a welcome surprise.
Here are Christmas gifts for the classroom that teachers can put to work right away, plus a few ideas teachers can share with their class before winter break.
Giant maps for geography and group work
Our giant maps are 30" x 50", big enough for a small group to color and label at a center table. Hang the finished map in the hallway and you have a ready-made display. See more in our giant coloring posters for classroom collection.
USA Coloring Map
Students learn the states as they color their way across the country. It works as a center activity or a whole-class project.
United States & Capitals Coloring Map
Adds the state capitals for older students. Color it region by region over the course of a unit.
World Coloring Map
The whole planet on one sheet. Call out a place, race to find it, then color it in.
Word searches for the classroom wall
A giant word search on the wall turns spare minutes into a class challenge. Ours are 30" x 43.5", and students can find a few words each day. Browse more subjects in our classroom word search collection.
Around The World Giant Word Search
A travel-the-globe theme that pairs naturally with the world map.
Winter Giant Word Search
A seasonal puzzle that works from December through February, with no particular holiday attached.
Goal charts and calendars for the new semester
January is a fresh start. A big goal chart or calendar gives the class something to work toward after the break.
Giant Reading Goals Coloring Sheet
A reading and bookcase theme that students color in as they reach their goals. It is an easy way to make reading progress visible.
Winter Activity Calendar Coloring Banner
Kids decorate the calendar, then fill it with winter activities and class events.
2026-27 School Year Calendar
Runs August through July, so the whole school year fits on one 30" x 50" sheet. Students can color it before it goes on the wall.
Ideas for teachers giving to their class
Looking for a Christmas gift for the classroom from the teacher? A giant coloring sheet or word search makes a great last-day-before-break activity. Roll it out across a few pushed-together desks and let the class color while you hand out cards. Afterward, it becomes a class keepsake.
Tips for a class gift
- Check with the teacher or room parent first so you don't double up.
- Pair a map or word search with a box of crayons or water-based markers.
- Have every student sign a corner before it is wrapped.
- Include a note with ideas for using it, like a learning center, an early-finisher activity or a hallway display.
Need hanging tips? Our guide on how to hang large coloring posters on a wall has easy ideas. Every sheet is printed and rolled in our own shop. Made in the USA.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a good Christmas gift for a classroom?
Something the whole class can use after the holidays, like a giant map, a wall word search or a reading goal chart. They are useful, they don't add clutter, and they work across a range of grade levels.
How big are the maps and word searches?
Maps, coloring sheets and calendars are 30" x 50". Word searches are 30" x 43.5".
What grade levels are these for?
Coloring maps and goal charts work well from preschool through elementary. Word searches like Earth Science and Around The World are a good fit for upper elementary and middle school.
Can schools place bulk orders?
Yes. For orders of 10 or more items, email info@cherrycreeklane.com and we will help with shipping options.