Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas
Posted in Teacher, Someone Special on November 7th, 2005The choices for a great teacher’s gift are unlimited. However, consider the apple motif as being out. Gone. History. How many apple ornaments, apple magnets, apple frames and apple knick-knacks does one person really need? Or really want?
If you aren’t familiar with your child’s teacher it can be intimidating trying to find the right gift. And if you have more than one child in school, you’ll want to shop for gifts that are not only useful, but also inexpensive. The following are suggestions for affordable, practical teacher appreciation gifts that can be used for the holidays or at the end of the school year.
Classroom and School Supplies. No, not boring. Many teachers spend hundreds of dollars every year out of their own pockets to buy their students and classrooms much-needed supplies.
Bath and Body Products: Every teacher could use a little pampering at the end of the day. Shower him or her with fragrances, powders, milk bath, bath beads or body lotions.
Gift Certificate: Gift certificates are indeed the ultimate safe bet in gift giving. For teachers, consider a certificate to a book store or a coupon for a movie rental.
Donation: Want to see a teacher smile from ear to ear? Make a donation on their behalf to the local library, museum or non-profit theater.
Games: For those rainy days, teachers love to have games for their students to play while they are cooped up indoors. Look for original, fun and educational games that are age appropriate.
Ant Habitat: Forget ant farms. High tech has met low creatures! Your child’s teacher can set up an entire ant colony on his or her desktop. Based on NASA technology, ants burrow through a clear nutrient gel putting on a spectacular 3-D tunneling show! Requires no additional food or water.
Headache Relief Massager: Let’s face it. Teachers work in a noisy environment and probably experience quite a few headaches. That’s why a small, battery-operated massager is just the gadget a teacher needs to relieve a throbbing head.
Framed Art: A framed reproduction or original work of art will make an impressive addition to a teacher’s classroom or home. Gift stores often carry inexpensive selections from local artisans.
Teachers are great influences in our children’s lives and in turn, deserve a token of our appreciation. Yes, a simple thank you will do. All the same, it is perfectly acceptable to buy them a small gift. And you don’t have to break the bank with this symbol of your gratitude.
