Teacher Gift Ideas - That Teachers will Actually Like!

Looking for the perfect gift for your child’s teacher? Tired of the same old chocolate or coffee cup? Wishing it actually was something you know the teacher would want, well here you go – 10 gifts teachers will actually like!

1. Gift cards – the perfect gift for any teacher. Get one to the local coffee shop, ice cream store, grocery store or craft store. Depending on your budget you can go as high or as low as you feel comfortable with.

2. Hand-made cards from your kids. Don’t overlook the value of a homemade card. Put a little thought into it, maybe print out a picture of your cutie, add a poem, and have your child sign it or draw in it. It’s sure to melt their heart.

3. Baked goods. Whip up some homemade mini banana bread or pumpkin bread and wrap with fun colored cling wrap.

4. Bring them lunch. Make some yummy summer salads for them to enjoy. Or make some soup that they can freeze and save for a quick lunch or dinner on the run.

5. Low maintenance plants. Bring some green into their classroom with a small indoor plant that is easy to take care of, and easy to take home for the summer or school vacation weeks.

6. For women teachers – some fun jewelry. Maybe some cool earrings or a bracelet – kid friendly of course.

7. A donation in their name. If they are environmental nuts – adopt a tree or a whale, if they are dog or cat lovers donate to the local SPCA in their name. There are plenty of good causes out there to support – pick the one that fits your child’s teacher best.

8. A gift basket. Fill it with whatever you think they will like – maybe some fresh fruit and jam from the local farmers market for summer, or around the holidays some chocolates, warm socks, and gloves. Try to stick with a theme so everything doesn’t seem random.

9. Homemade thank you notes. Buy some inexpensive blank cards at a craft store and have your child decorate them with fun pictures. Write one line inside or on the outside cover – Thank You. Now the teachers will have thank you notes to send out to all the other parents who gave them gifts!

10. A memory book. Fill a small journal with memories your child has of his/her time with the teacher. Add some pictures and quotes, and of course artwork from your child. It’s the gift every teacher will remember for a long time.