2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for Teachers
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What better person to have written this gift guide list than a teacher herself? The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to show appreciation to those who light up our children’s worlds: teachers. This doesn’t only mean school teachers, these gifts also work well for dance teachers, coaches, daycare teachers, and any other figures in your child’s life. Finding the perfect Christmas present that encapsulates gratitude and acknowledges their hard work can be rewarding. To aid you in this, we’ve curated a Gift Ideas for Teachers Holiday Guide brimming with thoughtful ideas that’ll surely make your favorite educators smile.
Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers
Custom Self-Inking Stamp
With Customization saying “From the class room of Mr. Smith”
Dr. Dennis Gross Extra Stength Daily Peel
Heating Pad for Shoulders & Neck
Gift Certificate to local Nail Salon
Homemade Gift Ideas for Teachers
Bookmarks – I keep a stack of heavy card stock (different colors) at home. It comes in handy for lots of things such as homemade bookmarks. Cut a strip 1-1/2” wide x 8-1/2” long from your choice of card stock. Purchase some inexpensive letter stickers and have your child spell out the teacher’s name, a quote, or something meaningful on the front. You could also add other small stickers or cutouts that pertain to the teacher on the back. Have your child write their name, maybe add a picture and the date and presto, you have a customized bookmark as well as a keepsake. The teacher could use it at home, at school or while traveling. If you are able to laminate it, it will stay intact for years to come. If not…most teachers have access to a laminator at their school.
Colorful initial – If you have been on Pinterest before, I am sure you have seen this one pop up a lot. Crayons, glue and a frame! How easy is that? It looks like an intimidating project but it is quite simple. Grab your computer and open up a program such as Microsoft Word. Pick out a sans-serif font, type the first letter of the teacher’s last name, increase the font size so that one giant letter will fit on a page and print it out for your template. Make sure the material you are adhering the crayons to is strong enough to hold the weight of the crayons and will also fit nicely into a frame – without glass.
Gift card wreath – A fun way to give multiple gift cards purchased by individuals or with the classes’ contributions is to attach them to a wreath. Add a bow and some décor and not only can the teacher use the gift cards, she or he will also have an extra wreath to use year after year.
Glass frame with fingerprints – This is an adorable, memorable gift that is simple and inexpensive. The only tricky part may be getting the class to do this while the teacher doesn’t see! Purchase a frame that holds a ‘floating’ picture between two pieces of glass as shown in the photo. Using paint, have each the children put their thumb print and their name (with a Sharpie) on the inside of the glass. When it is dry, add the photo and reassemble the frame. This could be done from an individual as well…I love this one!
Food – When previous co-owner Rachel was teaching she loved getting food. Even if it wasn’t something she would eat she could share it with her visitors.
Tried-And-True Gift Ideas
The following gifts may be considered as ‘old-standbys’ but they are truly appreciated!
– Books for the classroom library
– Basket full of supplies for the classroom (stapler, clipboard, pens, dry erase markers, notebook paper, index cards, and boxes of tissue etc.)
– Note cards and stationery (personalized adds a nice touch)
– A drawing or note from the child
Local Places to Check Out for Gift Ideas
Simply Megs
Gift Certificate to local Nail Salon
Print Works Bistro
Village Tavern
Balance Day Spa
Fiddle & Fig
Accent Prone
Vida Pour Tea
My Life. My Thoughts. My World. Journal – by a Local Author
This Holiday Gift Guide aims to celebrate teachers’ dedication and hard work by offering a selection of gift ideas for teachers that cater to their interests and well-being. Each gift is a heartfelt token of appreciation for the impact teachers have on our children! Whatever you decide to shower your teacher(s) with, be sure to jot down a few kind sentiments to go along with your gift. The words will reinforce their passion for teaching and remind them how rewarding it is. When you are deciding which gift to give, be aware of which holiday your teacher celebrates. If you have other teacher gift ideas that you would like to share with us, please do. Teachers, you can chime in too!
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