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7 Great Gift Ideas for Teachers

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7 Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers

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  1. Consider a group gift
    Ask parents in the class to donate to the "Teacher Fund" and buy a gift certificate to a movie theater, favorite restaurant or local spa facility.
  2. Get the kids involved
    Encourage the class to make a video with the help of a few parents. Each child can share what he or she loves about coming to school.
  3. Give the gift of time
    What teacher doesn't need help from time to time? Ask parents in the class to contribute their time. For example, you can volunteer to work with a small group of kids that need extra help in a math or reading. You can offer to give a guest lecture on something you're passionate about. You can staple homework packets, clean up after art class, chaperone a field trip - the teacher will appreciate it all! Present these helpful deeds to the teacher in a coupon book.
  4. Something for the entire staff
    If your child has a number of teachers throughout the day, think about a group gift for the school. Perhaps parents can chip in for a new microwave or coffee maker for the teacher's lounge. Or maybe you treat them all to a nice holiday lunch delivered to the school. Let them know in advance, of course.
  5. Decorations that can be used year after year
    Encourage all the students in the class to make an ornament with their name and the date on it. The teacher can use it to decorate the classroom or her home.
  6. Homemade is well loved, too
    Making a friendship mobile using JUICY JUICE® boxes and students' photographs will be a big hit! It's easy to make, and teacher can use it in her classroom all year round.
  7. Make it personal
    Even the simplest gift can be enhanced with a handwritten note thanking the teacher for all he or she has done. Be specific. Notes that say such things as "Thanks to you, my son is excited about math for the first time ever," or, "You've really made history come alive for my daughter," are sure to be treasured for years to come.

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Posted on: 11/19/2010 7:27 AM

Posted by: Amy R

City: Highland

I babysit for 3 little ones. The best present that Ive received was anti-bacterial hand soap, sanatizer, and hand lotion from Bath and Body. It looks pretty for my guests and it works well for the all the hand washings I do.

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Posted on: 11/19/2010 7:26 AM

Posted by: L W

City: Cape Girardeau

For my daughters Kindergarten teacher last year, I had each of the students trace their hand on a reusable tote bag and then outlined it with permanent marker and glitter and put their initials on their hand. The teacher loved and it still uses it.

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Posted on: 11/19/2010 6:42 AM

Posted by: Lori F

City: Canonsburg, PA

I give restaurant gift cards as teacher gifts. I usually purchase the cards from a pizza eat-in/take-out restaurant and enclose the message Dinner is on us. What teacher doesnt love picking up a pizza meal during the holiday season? I limit my teacher gift-giving to only Christmas gifts so I spend a little more to let them know that they are special.

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Posted on: 11/18/2010 4:05 PM

Posted by: Lena K

City: Attica

Since I have several teachers and staff that i already help out: I go and buy a bag of oranges, apples , bannanas , and some yogurt coverd raisins / pretzels and put them in gift bags: If your lucky enough to find some hanging planter baskets those work out also : and the teachers love it :

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Posted on: 11/17/2010 10:27 AM

Posted by: Klein C

City: Westminster

I love the ideas. I have 3 kids and the hardest shopping every year is finding something for their teacher. Since you dont really know them personally, it can be difficult.

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