What is a unique gift to give a third grade teacher for an end of the school year present?
I have been a parent volunteer since my oldest started kindergarten in 1984 and have helped with numerous end of the school year parties. My youngest is in 3rd grade and I think my creativity has taken a leave of absence (or just too tired). I am just not coming up with any ideas for a teacher present this year. What are some good teacher gifts that you can think of? Some of the things I have done in the past are gift certificates to restaurants, teacher stores, sporting events, book stores; fabric painted sweatshirts, tote bags, aprons with kids' names and handprints; flowers, plants, and trees; one year I did a summer survival kit with sunscreen, a book, a sun hat, etc, in a styrafoam cooler. All of these are thoughtful gifts and appreciated by teachers. Does anyone have other suggestions for truly unique gift ideas? Thanks!
costelloteacher2006-05-12T13:08:29Z
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I am a teacher and by far the nicest suggestion is a book with notes from the kids. You have certainly given wonderful presents in the past too. But no one can ever give the gift of real appreciation. I have many mugs, t-shirts, plants etc but the gifts I treasure and that I take out when I need a lift are notes from my students and a well worn little book given to me by a class over 22 years ago. I love all my gifts and feel grateful that people have taken time to select and give a gift when we are all so busy so I am sure anything would be fine...but a little book of notes from the kids...a priceless jewel!
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I am an elemenatary teacher and my favorite gifts have been anything other than coffee mugs and bath gel! The gifts I remember the most had all the kids' names on it, like a giant flower with each child's name on a petal. An azalea that gives beautiful blossoms each spring and reminds me that I help children blossom too. I am always greatful for my Starbucks gift certificates too. They are a great way to be ready in on a morning I would much rather be sleeping. Whatever you come up with, do know that the teacher appreciates very, very much and keeps them coming back day after day, year after year. After all, we're not there for the pay, but for the payoff we get from being with kids!