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Christmas Gift Ideas for Teachers
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Depending on how you look at it, teachers may be either very
difficult or very easy to choose Christmas gifts for. If you
think it's difficult, that probably means that you want to make
an effort to find the right gift to show your appreciation for
everything the teacher has done for you or your child. If you think
it's the latter, it could be that you know the teacher well
enough to pick the right gift, or that you intend on purchasing
the same thing that teachers receive year after year -- you
know, the typical paper weights, apple ornaments, or trinkets
that sit on the desk collecting dust.
If you're reading this, chances are that you care a great deal
about making your teacher happy and want to find the perfect
gift without getting carried away and overspending. The
best gifts are thoughtful and presented in a creative manner.
Keeping this in mind, there are many ideas for gifts that your
teacher will love, whether they're purchased from a store or
homemade.
Gift Baskets
Gift baskets are popular because you can give several small
gifts with a central theme. If your class is small, consider
consolidating the gift and having each child bring something for
the basket and presenting the teacher with one big basket from
everyone. Just hand out a list of items needed to fill the
basket. How about a school supply basket, full of items that
every teacher can use? Add pens, pencils, markers, erasers,
crayons, tissues, scissors, band-aids, flash cards, and
stickers. Fill out a Christmas card signed by the students and attach it with ribbon.
Gift Cards
Teachers are very busy and often put their students above their
own personal interests. A gift card isn't an original idea but
where you buy it from may be just what's needed. A spa can give
a teacher the opportunity for a little pampering and mandatory r
& r. Other favorites are gift cards to a restaurant, Starbucks,
mall, craft store, or the local book store where he or she can
get supplies such as a calendar, stationery, flash cards, or a
book to read over Christmas vacation. Enclose it in a card or
have your child make a homemade holder to make it special.
Homemade Goodies
Does your teacher have a sweet tooth? Homemade cookies,
cupcakes, fudge, and candy are a perfect gift for those who
don't bake or simply do not have the time. For more variety,
consider a mix of homemade treats along with store-bought sweets
such as peanut brittle and chocolate covered pretzels. As with
any gift, presentation is just as important as the gift itself
so you should invest in some inexpensive supplies to keep baked
items fresh and appealing.
Charitable Donation
Make a donation in his name to a responsible charity that you
know he cares about. Got more than one teacher to buy for? You
can often put the donation in more than one name, so consider a
larger amount and for multiple teachers. It's a generous gesture
that sets a great example for kids growing up. Don't forget to
save your receipt for a tax deduction on your income tax return.
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