Ashley Tisdale sits with a few new friends during a visit to LA’s BEST After School Enrichment Program at Pacoima Charter School in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon (December 5).

The 27-year-old actress made a surprise visit to the school to present each child with an early Christmas gift — a PUMA backpack stuffed with shoes and other goodies including PUMA gift cards meant to be spent on presents for loved ones.

During her time visiting, Ashley also got in on the fun and helped the kids make holiday ornaments, signed autographs and spoke with the kids about the importance of giving during the holidays.

After her visit, Ashley (wearing a Motel Rocks jacket) was seen picking up a Starbucks to go.

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