--- title: Christmas Gift Ideas for First Graders from Sharon Strawbridge description: Christmas Gift Ideas for First Graders from Sharon Strawbridge image: https://info.veritasacademy.com/hs-fs/file-3910666003-jpg/blog-files/sharon-strawbridge_web.jpg --- [717-556-0690](tel:+17175560690) - [Blog](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog) [![veritas_logotype_digital_horizontal_white_2021](https://info.veritasacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Veritas%20Academy%20Updated%20Logos%202021/veritas_logotype_digital_horizontal_white_2021.png?width=5756&name=veritas_logotype_digital_horizontal_white_2021.png "veritas_logotype_digital_horizontal_white_2021")](http://www.veritasacademy.com/) [![veritas_crestlogotype_horizontal_fullcolor_digital](https://info.veritasacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Veritas%20Academy%20Updated%20Logos%202021/veritas_crestlogotype_horizontal_fullcolor_digital.png?width=6807&name=veritas_crestlogotype_horizontal_fullcolor_digital.png "veritas_crestlogotype_horizontal_fullcolor_digital")](http://www.veritasacademy.com/) - About - Arts - Athletics [![Visit Veritas](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1958683/d194301c-413d-4865-8436-d996d87bdc06.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1958683/d194301c-413d-4865-8436-d996d87bdc06) ![veritas_crestlogotype_horizontal_fullcolor_digital](https://info.veritasacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Veritas%20Academy%20Updated%20Logos%202021/veritas_crestlogotype_horizontal_fullcolor_digital.png?width=6807&name=veritas_crestlogotype_horizontal_fullcolor_digital.png "veritas_crestlogotype_horizontal_fullcolor_digital") - About - Arts - Athletics - [Blog](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog) # Veritas Blog #### Popular Posts #### Browse by Category - [Education (228)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/topic/education) - [Culture (153)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/topic/culture) - [Faith (132)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/topic/faith) - [Family (100)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/topic/family) - [Economy (62)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/topic/economy) - [Democracy (56)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/topic/democracy) #### Posts by Month - [August 2022 (2)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/archive/2022/08) - [July 2022 (2)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/archive/2022/07) - [June 2022 (1)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/archive/2022/06) - [May 2022 (2)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/archive/2022/05) - [January 2022 (1)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/archive/2022/01) # Christmas Gift Ideas for First Graders from Sharon Strawbridge Posted by [Ty Fischer](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/author/ty-fischer) on Dec 8, 2015, 6:10:06 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Sharon-Strawbridge_web](https://info.veritasacademy.com/hs-fs/file-3910666003-jpg/blog-files/sharon-strawbridge_web.jpg?width=240&height=300&name=sharon-strawbridge_web.jpg)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/hs-fs/file-3910666003-jpg/blog-files/sharon-strawbridge_web.jpg) As you are searching for gift ideas for First Graders. Here are some that are worth your consideration: Book: [Paddle to the Sea](http://www.amazon.com/Paddle-----Sea-Sandpiper-Books/dp/0395292034/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447521416&sr=8-1&keywords=Paddle+to+the+Sea+by+Holling+C.+Holling) by Holling C. Holling. I read this aloud to them in October and 1st graders love this book! They would love to read it even after listening to it in class! Another great choice would be: [B is for Betsy](http://www.amazon.com/B-Betsy-Carolyn-Haywood/dp/015205099X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447521540&sr=8-1&keywords=B+is+for+Betsy+by+Carolyn+Haywood)by Carolyn Haywood. This book actually is a good choice for boys and girls. It is about a first grade class of friends. It is also really a good idea to get them a Bible. You can either get an easy reader Bible or one that they can grow into! [Early Reader Bibles](http://www.amazon.com/Early-Readers-Bible-Gilbert-Beers/dp/0310701392/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447521681&sr=8-1&keywords=early+reader+bibles) (they could read this one on their own) [Child's Story Bible](http://www.amazon.com/Childs-Story-Bible-Catherine-Vos/dp/0802850111/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1447521743&sr=8-2&keywords=Children%27s+story+bible) (this is a great one to read to them or for them to grow into) [Hailstones and Halibut Bones](http://www.amazon.com/Hailstones-Halibut-Bones-Adventures-Poetry/dp/0385410786/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447522109&sr=8-1&keywords=Hailstones+and+Halibut+Bones) by Mary O'Neill. This one is a poetry book about colors that first graders really like. Fun phonics or math books/workbooks-Grade 1 and/or 2: [Batman Phonics Pack](http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Classic-Phonics-First-Read/dp/0061885428/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1447522176&sr=8-5&keywords=fun+phonics+books) [Clifford Phonics Pack](http://www.amazon.com/Cliffords-Phonics-Fun-Boxed-Set/dp/0439403820/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1447522176&sr=8-9&keywords=fun+phonics+books) Star Wars Math Book [Grade 1](http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Workbook-Grade-Workbooks/dp/0761178082/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1447522366&sr=8-2&keywords=fun+math+books+grade+1+and+2) and [Grade 2](http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Workbook-Grade-Workbooks/dp/0761178090/ref=pd_sim_14_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51Yu8igzujL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR112%2C160_&refRID=03EBWRE7YCEB5WE0PK3X) [Math Made Easy](http://www.amazon.com/Math-Made-Easy-Grade-Workbook/dp/0789457245/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1447522366&sr=8-7&keywords=fun+math+books+grade+1+and+2) Or some might like a poetry book: [The Random House Book of Poetry for 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