Trying to think of a great gift to give your child’s teacher for the end of the year? There are so many great ways you can do. But one word of warning: avoid coffee mugs. Unless this is the first year his or her teacher has been teaching, they already have a serious coffee mug collection thanks to past students.

Okay, so no coffee mugs. But what then? To give you some gift-giving inspiration, check out our ideas below.

 

A Cute Tote

Teachers are natural bag ladies. Most teachers come in with their laptop case, their purse, a backpack, and a tote. Some of them come in with more than that, especially when grading large projects. One item you can guarantee will be used time and time again is a cute tote bag. If you are crafty, try one of these tote knitting patterns for a truly unique gift.

http://intheloopknitting.com/tote-knitting-patterns/

 

Something Childish

There is a saying among teachers: You are who you teach. The idea being that preschool teachers are really preschool kids at heart. The same for elementary, middle school, and high school teachers. So when trying to find something your child’s teacher will love, ask yourself what would delight your child. Try something like this water balloon station. https://www.vat19.com/item/tie-not-battle-pump-fill-tie-water-balloons

Gift Cards

You really cannot go wrong with this one. Get cards for an online retailer, the local teacher store, Starbucks, or even a local gas station. You know that the gift cards will be used and appreciated, and help a teacher who probably puts quite a bit of his or her own money into their classroom.

A Letter

You don’t need to spend money on a wonderful gift. Often, teachers just do not feel appreciated. For every difficult child or demanding parent, there is one who adores them. However, those parents aren’t nearly as vocal as the ones who are hard to please. A letter of appreciation means more than you could know, especially if it comes from both you and your child.

What are your plans this year for teachers gifts?