{"id":5668,"date":"2019-02-25T17:33:24","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T17:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/?p=5668"},"modified":"2019-02-25T17:33:25","modified_gmt":"2019-02-25T17:33:25","slug":"5-fun-and-easy-8th-grade-graduation-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/5-fun-and-easy-8th-grade-graduation-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Fun and Easy 8th Grade Graduation Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>8<sup>th<\/sup>\nGrade graduation is a big deal; it marks a major milestone as students\ntransition from middle school to high school. Whether your school commemorates\n8<sup>th<\/sup> grade graduation with a formal ceremony or in a more casual way,\npresenting your graduates with gifts is a great way acknowledge the occasion\nand make your graduates feel extra special. Here are some fun ideas for 8<sup>th<\/sup>\ngrade graduation gifts your students will love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Electronics\/Technology\nGifts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids are all about technology these days, so your students will love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/teacher-appreciation-gifts\/electronics\">electronic<\/a> and tech items as gifts for 8<sup>th<\/sup> grade graduation. Tech items are available in a wide range of prices, so what you choose will depend on your school or classroom budget. If you have a large graduating class, you\u2019ll want to choose smaller, less expensive electronic gifts; or, if you only have a few students, you might be able to go bigger with your tech gifts. Here are some ideas to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/teacher-appreciation-gifts\/electronics\/moptopper-earbuds-with-stand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Tech_graduation_gifts_pg-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5672\" width=\"316\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Tech_graduation_gifts_pg-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Tech_graduation_gifts_pg-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Tech_graduation_gifts_pg-1-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2022 Wireless speaker<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2022 Charger<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2022 Digital camera<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2022 Ear buds<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2022 Scientific calculator<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2022 Tablet<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2022 Flash drive<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Backpacks and Bags<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can never go wrong with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/student-awards\/backpacks\">backpacks<\/a> or bags as fun and functional 8<sup>th<\/sup> grade graduation gifts. Students love cool bags and will use them all summer long and well into the next school year. Order backpacks, duffel bags, messenger bags, or totes for your graduates and get them custom imprinted with a generic imprint, (students may not want items imprinted with their middle school logo after they move on to high school), inspirational message, or the name and logo of their new high school. Then, either hand the bags out as they are or fill them with school supplies or other gifts, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/school-spirit\/apparel-and-knit-wear\/t-shirts\">T-shirts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/student-awards\/drinkware\">water bottles<\/a>, and gift cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/school-supplies\/bags-and-backpacks\/custom-bags-and-backpacks\/mesh-sports-pack-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/backpack_graduation_gift.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5674\" width=\"267\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/backpack_graduation_gift.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/backpack_graduation_gift-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/backpack_graduation_gift-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. High School Apparel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your 8<sup>th<\/sup> grade graduates are probably super excited about moving on to high school, so custom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/school-spirit\/apparel-and-knit-wear\/sweatshirts\">sweatshirts<\/a> or T-shirts featuring their new high school logo is a great choice for 8<sup>th<\/sup> grade graduation gifts. If all your graduates are moving on to the same high school, getting apparel with the same high school logo will be relatively easy. If a variety of high schools are in play, a bit more work may be required. When handing out custom apparel, be sure to poll graduates well in advance to get their sizes, so you can order appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/high_school_apparel_graduation_gift.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5676\" width=\"249\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/high_school_apparel_graduation_gift.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/high_school_apparel_graduation_gift-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/high_school_apparel_graduation_gift-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Gift Cards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When\nyou don\u2019t know what to choose for 8<sup>th<\/sup> grade graduation gifts, or you\nhave a large graduating class, gift cards are always great options and will be\nmuch appreciated by your students.&nbsp; Hand out gift cards to your graduates,\nalong with their diplomas, during your graduation ceremony, or create cool gift\ncard bouquets to put at place settings at your class graduation party. Consider\nthese ideas for gift cards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2022 Movie theaters<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2022 Amazon<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/gift_card_graduation_gift.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5677\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2022 Google Play<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2022 iTunes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2022 Local restaurants<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2022 Local attractions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Organizers\/Daily\nPlanners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>High school will bring new responsibilities for your graduates, and organization will be one of the keys to their success next year. Present your students with organizers or daily <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/school-supplies\/notepads-and-planners\">planners<\/a> for their 8<sup>th<\/sup> grade graduation gifts to help keep them hone their time management skills and keep them on track as they start their high school year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/school-supplies\/notepads-and-planners\/color-block-academic-planner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/planner_graduation_gift.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5678\" width=\"327\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/planner_graduation_gift.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/planner_graduation_gift-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/planner_graduation_gift-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>8th\ngrade graduation is an important milestone for your students, so you\u2019ll want to\nmake it memorable. Fun and useful 8<sup>th<\/sup> grade graduation gifts like\nthese will make your students feel extra special on their big day and give them\namazing memories that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><em>Are you ready to present your students with amazing graduation gifts? We have everything you need. Shop now at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/\">itselementary.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>8th Grade graduation is a big deal; it marks a major milestone as students transition from middle school to high<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":5676,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,9,57,643,19],"tags":[644,604,645,647,646],"class_list":["post-5668","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-elementary-school","category-featured","category-graduation-middle-school","category-graduation","category-middle-school","tag-8th-grade-graduation-gifts","tag-elementary-graduation-planning","tag-gifts-for-8th-grade-graduates","tag-junior-high-graduation-gifts","tag-middle-school-graduation-awards"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5668"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5668"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5668\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5682,"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5668\/revisions\/5682"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5676"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5668"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5668"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}