Gift cards, apples and pencils get boring quickly when it comes to giving gifts to teachers. These talented, caring individuals often have between 20 and 30 students, many of whom give them presents, and often the gifts are similar. To thank your children's teachers this year without giving something they don't want or need, try these unique options:
Something personal
Ask your children what their teachers love. Anything from what the teachers eat for lunch to their favorite colors can be a clue for you to give them a gift they'll enjoy. Perhaps your son's homeroom teacher often wears eyeglass strings, so she can remove the glasses from her face and let them hang down like a necklace. For this educator, help your son make personalized strings with rainbow beading or even use letter beads to spell out "Best teacher" or his or her name.
A tasty treat
When young students are enjoying milk and animal crackers at snack time, teachers may join in with a more adult twist. Perhaps your children's teachers love fruit and would enjoy a basket full of a variety of local fruits. Or maybe you know the teacher loves sweets or coffee. Artisanal blends of cherries and cocoa provide an incredible taste in both chocolates and coffee beverages. Go for chocolate that is neither milk nor dark, such as white chocolate, if you're unsure which the educator prefers. The same middle ground goes for coffee, as not everyone loves dark or light roasts.
Supplies
Many teachers spend their own money on purchasing supplies for the classroom. You can help them out by gifting the class with items like colored pencils, crayons, scissors (with safe, round points), tissues and hand sanitizer. You'll save the teacher money and promote creativity and good health in the classroom. Not all schools have the money to provide classes with items that aren't considered crucial to education or the Common Core, but you can provide these helpful resources no matter the financial situation at the school.
A handmade gift
Your children can show how much they appreciate their teachers' commitment to their educations by making something by hand. A construction paper card with a thoughtful note will warm the teacher's heart more than a generic gift certificate. If your children love music, help them write songs to share their favorite parts of class with a happy melody. They can make a clay sculpture, create a beautiful painting or make a collage of memories from the year.
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