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A Practical, Cheerful Gift Idea for TeachersHow do you say thank you to your (or your child’s) elementary or high school teacher? These 20 gift ideas for teachers range from pampering gift baskets to practical-yet-fun coffee mugs.
First, here’s a quip for the gift card:
“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” ~ William Arthur Ward.
Your teacher is probably great, since you’re searching for a gift idea for him or her! The Teacher’s Rule Coffee Mug is a great way to say Merry Christmas for teachers, especially if you include a box of chocolate mint or green tea.
When I was a teacher, I received a spa gift basket — not as luxurious as the Spa Bath and Body Gift Basket, but it was wonderful. You don’t have to give your teacher an expensive gift to say thank you — just give her something to help her relax over the holidays. Even a small basket of lotion, bubble bath, hot chocolate, and pampering items would be highly appreciated.
Here are a few gift ideas for teachers, ending with a list of the most popular gifts for teachers on Amazon…
One of the best tips for buying gifts for teachers (or anyone on your list) is to start shopping early. There’s nothing worse than rushing out and grabbing presents at the last minute – that costs you more money and aggravation than planning ahead.
Okay, enough with the lecture (see? I told you I was a teacher!).
Hand Painted Wine Glasses - A Christmas Gift Idea for Teachers
And, pictured are a couple of “Shaping Our Future” Handpainted Wine Glasses. They’re a fun, whimsical way to say Merry Christmas to your teacher.
Even though your teacher may love teaching, she needs to be encouraged, refreshed, and inspired sometimes!
The Last Lecture is one of the most popular gift books for teachers; it’s by Randy Pausch, a computer science professor who gave his last lecture before dying of cancer. It sounds sad, but it’s not. It’s about living and achieving your childhood dreams.
Another popular book that says “thank you” to your teacher is Thank You, Mr. Falker.
Teachers eat a lot of delicious but oh-so-fattening treats during the holiday season, and some struggle with weight gain or health issues. So, focus on healthy gifts for your teacher (but don’t call her fat!). Read 5 Healthy Holiday Gifts for ideas that will improve your teacher’s health and well-being.
If your teacher has a hobby, favorite food, favorite place to shop, etc, then a gift certificate would make the perfect gift. Get creative, and give a gift certificate for a gas station, grocery store, or an office supplies store like Staples or Office Depot.
I know this isn’t the most creative gift idea for an elementary or high school teacher, but it is a practical way to say thank you when the school year ends.
I have a cat, and would be thrilled if a student bought me a pet toy, case of canned gourmet cat food, or heated cat bed! Pet Street Mall has some cool products, such as heated dog bowls (so their water doesn’t freeze if outdoors) and special pet food treats.
When you’re showing your appreciation to a teacher when school ends, try to put yourself in her shoes. Maybe you love gift baskets – but maybe he or she is really into her pets, yoga classes, or travel. The best way to come up with good gift ideas is to figure out who your teacher is and what she loves to do.
Does your teacher love hockey, classical concerts, the Monster truck rally, or ballet? Tickets for an event or activity is a perfect holiday gift – even if the event isn’t for another few months. It’s a perfect gift for your teacher to use in January or February, when the winter doldrums have set in.
Does your teacher love music? Read Gifts for Pop Music Lovers – Beyond Albums, CDs, and Books.
PhotoWorks is a company that puts pictures of your teacher, class, school, pets, or special occasions on all sorts of useful items! If you don’t have a picture of your teacher, just ask another teacher, the principal, or any school staff (the school secretary could probably help you out). If you’re considering this gift for your teacher, make sure you put a nice photo of him or her – no closed eyes or funny faces!
The Perfect Gift for Teachers Who Love Chocolate
The Mars chocolate experts will put photos, phrases, and names on their little chocolates. If you have a photo of your teacher, or your teacher and you, you can put the image on the chocolate with something like “Merry Christmas, Mrs Teacher!” And, M&M’s last a long time – so your teacher can savor this present for months, or even years.
Or, check out this popular chocolate gift idea for teachers on Amazon: a pound of Belgian Chocolates - it’s an assortment of white, dark, and milk chocolate yums.
I’m sipping on a cup of Stash Chocolate Mint Tea right now. It’s the first time I’ve tried chocolate mint tea, and it’s incredible. There’s no fat in it and it smells like rich dark chocolate — a combination that makes it the perfect chocolate brew (unless you’re a cocoa fan!).
Coffees, teas, and specialty hot chocolates are really good gift ideas for teachers, especially during the holiday season. Granted, hot drinks aren’t appealing gifts for teachers in June when school ends!
A Dream, Believe, Achieve Bracelet is a Beautiful Gift for TeachersIf you have any tips, thoughts or gift ideas for teachers, please comment below!
If your teacher is elderly or retiring, you may find a few good gift tips in Creative Gift Ideas for Elderly Parents.
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