Best Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers
Easy and Fun Christmas Presents for Kids to Give Their Teacher
Nov 1, 2009
Mark off getting a Christmas gift for the teacher. Here are a variety of different presents to choose from that will make any teacher happy.
Twist On Traditional Gifts for Teacher
Candy, chocolate and the iconic apple are traditional gifts given to teachers. Why not upscale these treats by getting the teacher a nice basket full of high quality chocolate and fruits. Buy the fruit separately or look for a chocolate shop that sells dried fruits and nuts as well. People are more health conscious these days, and having more healthy options like fruit and nuts can balance out the candy.
Another idea is to mix these traditional teacher gifts up and get some fancy caramel and chocolate covered apples. Chocolate shops like the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory sell a great variety of dipped apples from chocolate dipped and covered with Smarties to several layers of dips like peanut butter, chocolate and caramel. Buy some on their own, add to a fruit and chocolate basket or get inspired and create some fun caramel apple combinations at home.
Buy a Good Book for a Good Teacher
Teachers are generally big on reading. Find out what kind of books they like to read and/or who their favorite authors are. Find some of the top best sellers in genres they like or find the latest books out by writer they like. Or pick out a selection of books that are related to the subject they teach or that they are most interested in. For example, if the teacher loves science and has a thing for astronomy, find some interesting books about space and beyond. If a parent isn’t sure what books to buy, a gift card to a local book store is a nice treat.
Gift Cards are Great for Giving to Teachers
Teachers work hard, and it’s a good idea for them to get a break. Get gift certificates to the movie theatre, museum or the art gallery. Or if they like sports, maybe get the passes to a local sporting event. Giving a gift certificate or gift card to a good restaurant or coffee shop is also a present that will be used and appreciated. Parents can go for well known shops like Starbucks or Tim Hortons, but it’s also a nice idea to get a gift certificate to a popular or quaint local establishment.
Give a Gift that Helps the Classroom
Teachers often spend a lot of time making their classrooms welcoming and a great place to learn for children. With cutbacks to the school system, a gift to help the classroom is always welcome. Talk to the teacher about the kinds of things he or she relies on for the classroom and take a look around to see what he or she might need. Some possibilities include basic but needed school supplies, books, educational games or puzzles. There are also stores that cater just to educators and another idea is to get a gift certificate for such a store in the nearby area.
Pool Money for a Christmas Present for the Teacher
Sometimes parents get to know each other through their kids who go to the same class, and one idea is to pool money together to get a present for the teacher. Gifts can be similar to the ones listed above, but more money can be put into the gift. For example, parents can pitch in for a really big gift basket, a variety of gift certificates or tickets to a more expensive sporting or arts event. A present that can help both the teacher and the classroom is a great idea. It could be a simple microscope for kids to use, instruments for music time or an art easel for art time. Brainstorm with the other parents about how much everyone will pitch in and what gift would work best for everyone.
Some Christmas gifts for a teacher include chocolate, books, gift cards and supplies for the classroom. Another idea is to pool money with other parents to get such a gift on a larger scale.
Add an Easy and Quick Homemade Christmas Decorations with the kids to decorate the gift.
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