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Best Things for Kids to Sell at School

School is one of the best places for kids to make their first sales. You have a built-in audience of classmates, and word spreads fast when you have something cool. Here are the top products that sell well at school, with real pricing and profit tips.

1

Friendship Bracelets and Beaded Jewelry

Letter bead bracelets, woven friendship bracelets, and charm bracelets are always popular. Cost about $0.30-0.75 each to make, sell for $2-5. Offer custom names or colors to charge more. They are small, easy to carry, and every kid wants one.

2

Slime and Fidget Toys

Slime is still a huge seller with elementary and middle school kids. Butter slime, glitter slime, cloud slime. Cost about $0.50-1 per container, sell for $3-6. Package in small clear containers with labels for a professional look.

3

Stickers and Sticker Packs

If you can draw, design original stickers and print them at home with a sticker printer or printable sticker paper. Cost about $0.10-0.25 per sticker, sell for $0.50-2. Themed packs (animals, memes, sports) sell especially well.

4

Baked Goods and Snacks

Cookies, brownies, rice krispie treats, and trail mix bags. Cost $0.25-0.75 per serving, sell for $1-3. Check your school rules first, as some schools have policies about selling food. Always label ingredients for allergies.

5

Bookmarks and School Supplies

Laminated bookmarks with original art, custom pencil toppers, or decorated notebooks. Cost $0.25-0.50 each, sell for $1-3. Useful items sell well because kids need them and parents approve of the purchase.

6

Seasonal Items and Holiday Specials

Valentine cards, Halloween candy bags, holiday ornaments, and end-of-year gifts. Seasonal products create urgency, as kids know they can only get them for a limited time. Plan two weeks ahead of each holiday for maximum sales.

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