Promotional products for schools, colleges and universities are always great to be involved in. There are several items that most educational facilities will choose to invest in such as pens, notebooks etc but there are so many other options.
Having worked with promotional products for many years, I’ve come to understand what works well when it comes to selecting promotional products for schools, colleges and universities.
Some of my favourite promotional items used within the education system are:
1. Recycled writing instruments – recycled writing instruments are particularly popular in the education sector. They can allow facilities to show their commitment to the environment whilst providing a useful promotional gift for students, staff and prospective students.
2. Rulers – another great gift for a welcome pack for new students. Rulers are flat and slim so are perfect for sending through the post also.
3. Erasers – another staple stationery product. I have several different eraser options available, each with space for a company logo.
4. Coloured Pencils – these can be a great promotional item, specifically for younger students. It may be one that universities want to steer clear of. But, for primary schools, libraries, museums, etc, coloured pencils can be great for handing out with worksheets or colouring pages.
5. Year 6 leaver gifts – leaver gifts have become more popular recently. With certain items, you can include your school logo and the year they left the school. This can make a perfect gift for all your students and help them to remember their time at primary school.
6. Ceramic Mugs – branded mugs for schools, colleges and universities are popular. Some facilities like to hand them out to their staff to use in and around the school, some like to give them away at student fayres, some save them for when guests visit.
Whatever your reason, some branded mugs will go down well in your educational facility.
7. Water Bottles – water bottles make a perfect gift for students in primary schools right up to universities. They are becoming such a staple for people, when you provide them with one you know they will use it.
8. Folding Drinks Bottles – a water bottle with a bit of a twist. Foldable drinks bottles are fun and useful – the perfect combination for your students.
9. Drawstring Bags – drawstring bags or canvas bags are a really good give away for student fairs. Often, at these types of events, everyone is providing giveaways, and attendees need something to put them in – hence, a bag is the perfect gift to give. Drawstring bags are also often used as PE or sports kit bags in primary school.
10. Button Badges – button badges are great for student fairs and events; you can hand them out to people supporting your university or college. They are also a great addition to welcome packs that you may send to students in the post, as they are small and can fit into standard envelopes.
I work with schools, colleges and universities all over the country to provide them with promotional products suitable for their students. If you are looking for promotional items for your educational facility, then contact me today. I can talk you through the purchase process and help you decide which items to invest in.
