End of the Year "Thank You" Gift for Teacher

I just received the cutest gift. It was a potted flower. The flower pot was painted by the child. There was a painted popsicle stick in the dirt. Attached to the stick was a picture of the child holding a sign saying "Thanks for helping me grow!". It is adorable!

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I am a teacher as well and really do appreciate every thought of thanks, but the little things do add up to a lot of little "stuff." I really enjoy things I can use in the classroom or just a really nice card.

For my sons first teacher I coordinated a class gift and have asked all the families to donate a new copy of their child's favorite book and to sign the cover with a special note. I am collecting the books and am decorating a wooden crate from Michael's craft store with the kids pictures and hand prints and filling it with their books. The kids are going to present it to her on the day of their little completion ceremony; I'm sure she will get a lot of use out of it and a real special touch for her first year of teaching. The Family Fun website has lots of good ideas also. Have fun and thanks for appreaciating the hard work that goes into being a teacher!

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As a teacher, I appreciate getting things that I can use up. Teachers can always use fun post it notes, stickers, pens, note pads, fun pencils, etc. One of the best gifts I got was a children's book that had a stuffed fox that went with it. That was 13 years ago and I still use it in my classroom. I have also appreciated getting small gift cards to coffee shops, Panera, Barnes & Noble, teacher supply stores, etc.

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I'm also a teacher, and I would also advise giving books for the classroom. It seems like so many times teachers are just given "stuff" that maybe looks nice and is a thoughtful gesture, but we can't really do anything with it. Books are something that benefits both the teacher and the students.

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I am a teacher and I can tell you that I have received several gifts from kids over the years. It is nice to get a plant that blooms - flowers die, but a plant lasts awhile and each time you look at it, you remember that sweet child that gave it to you. Some other nice gifts I got where Bath and Body Works products, neat things from the children's countries (if they are from somewhere other than the US) and gift cards to many different places as Thank You's. The best gift cards are to book stores, I think. But, at the end of the year, I always liked getting a plant. I hope that helps. And have the students make her the card or at least help you write the card - that is the most precious!

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As a teacher myself, I can say I have received many wonderful gifts over the years. I can say personally and from listening to co-worker teachers that you can get only so many "Teacher"-related gifts like mugs, decorative keepsakes, and such. All the things that have "teacher" quotes on them. Don't get me wrong. They are nice, but sometimes we like things to help us relax. I've received nice gift certificates, a peony plant, and other things. My husband and I own an internet business where we purchase gift albums. They are a booklet where you pick from many gift choices and it is shipped directly to the receiver's house (postage paid already). They are great especially for the hard-to-buy for person! If you are interested, let me know. I'd be glad to help. Good luck with whatever you choose.

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