"Thank You" Gifts for Teachers
By Adriana Copaceanu
Teachers add so much to our lives and guide out children
with special attention. It always nice to give an appreciation for
their thoughtfulness and caring. But what gift would be appropriate
and not overwhelm the teacher? Here a just a few:
Fill a basket with things they will need and use all
year. Add pens, pencils, notepads, stickers, boxes of staples and
paperclips.
Wrap a coffee can with colorful paper and add three
or four of your favorite home baked cookies. The plastic lid will
keep them fresh for days.
Teachers often burn the midnight candle as they read
reports and grade papers. Fill a basket with bags of munchies like
peanuts, chips, popcorn.
Make a donation to the local zoo or library in your
teacher’s name. Put the donation card in with a note expressing your
appreciation.
Teachers are always reading. Get a gift certificate
or card at your local book store and enclose it in a note of your
appreciation for their help.
Get a apple made of cloth and filled with soft fibers.
Have every member of the class sign the apple in ink.
Teachers are always carrying books and papers. Find
a satchel bag with an apple or red, white, and blue flag design. Or
make a bag with all the school colors.
At the local bookstore, find a bookmark that says
what a great teacher he is. Or one that has apples running the length
of the bookmark. You may be able to find one with dunce hats or take
another plain bookmark and add dunce hat stickers to it.
Buy a glass or ceramic mug and have your child paint
an apple and his name on the side.
Have your child create a pencil cup by decorating
a juice can with brightly colored tissue paper.
Adriana Copaceanu provides people with creative
gift ideas that don't blow the bank. Teacher
Gifts, Baby and Birthday Gift Baskets are just some gift ideas
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