Gift Ideas for Teachers
by Nikki Willhite
Several times during the school year many of our children are
going to want to give presents to their teachers. Not all children want to do
it. Girls are more inclined to want to give their teachers a gift than boys are.
It can also depend on what everyone else is doing, as well as the relationship
between the student and the teacher.
If you child wants to give a present
to his/her teacher, here are some suggestions for gifts that teachers will
appreciate
- Teachers work hard with our
children, and then have to come home and take care of their own families. They
often don't have the time or energy to make special food items. All food gifts
are great presents. Working couples often share cooking responsibilities. Male
teachers are usually just as appreciative of baked goods they can share with
their families as female teachers.
- Teachers also appreciate the
personal items we all need, such as soaps, lotions, after-shave, bubble bath,
and other items for the bath and grooming.
- Computer and home office
accessories make great gifts. Some suggestions would be special computer papers,
stationary, note cards, pens, and calendars.
- Also appreciated are items that
add to the ambiance or resources of the classroom, such as books, magazines,
maps, or even small plants. These can also be given on a personal level.
- Seasonally appropriate items at
Christmas like tree ornaments and candles are always favorites. Most women love
handcrafted items.
Talk with you child about what to buy or make for their teacher. They are the
ones giving the gift. Be sure that they are comfortable with what you decide on
so that it will be a positive experience for them.
About the Author: Nikki Willhite,
mother of 3 and an interior design graduate, has been writing and publishing
articles on the topic of
frugal living for over a
decade. Visit her at
www.frugalhappyfamilies.com
- where you will find hundreds of frugal living tips and articles. Frugal
Happy Families- more than just money! Article first published at
www.allthingsfrugal.com