there is just over a month of school for us, or bear specifically. i want to give something special to his teacher’s, because i really appreciate and value all of their efforts this year. bear has learned so much this past year. he is french immersion, which means he is surrounded by french all day and he is expected to speak it as well. and he does. not a lot, but enough to get by, he will ask to use the bathroom, sing songs and answer a few questions throughout the day. for this reason, i think i might look for something like these personalized bobbleheads and try to get it to resemble a french person, hopefully bear’s french teacher would appreciate the gesture!
i always enjoy talking to his teachers and getting to know them better. talking to them lets me find out so much more about them, like their teaching style and grading methods. if you want to get on the good side with your childs teacher then tell them about GradeCam, it’s a service bear’s teachers uses to help grade work, it really helps them out and the teacher would love you for introducing them to it. click here for it.
anyway, i have put together a collection of gifts that teachers may appreciate. i don’t think you have to spend a lot to show your appreciation. here are a few fun ideas to jazz up or personalize simple gift ideas. keep in mind the personality of the teacher – one with a good sense of humor may love a pair of custom face socks as a great in-joke, but one who is a bit more formal may prefer some cuff links or a tie. from what i have heard, teachers prefer to receive things that are meant for them, rather than their classroom, which makes good sense. you wouldn’t buy your mechanic a can of oil to show your gratitude, would you?
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50 cute sayings from skip to my lou |
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polka dot tote with cute printable from uncommon designs |
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personalized soap dispenser from design mom |
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printable, personal tags from making life whimsical |
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gift card and treat from hi sugarplum |
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succulent garden from the idea room |
sometimes it’s nice to join forces with another family or two and get the teachers a “bigger” gift. like a gift card with more funds on it, or a fancier bag or whatever!
but, it is important to ensure the gift is personal and practical on some lever. crayon art of the teachers initials is not really what a teacher wants to receive… would you?


LOL … that’s the kind of parent I would be. Gift cards for liquor! LOL
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i thin many teacher’s would love a bottle of something yummy after a long year of teaching! ha!
These are such cute ideas! Found you over at I Heart Naptime and following you via GFC! Love your blog! This coming week is Teach Appreciation week for us so I definitely needed this. The last picture on here is so funny, LOL!!! Thanks for sharing this!
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Jen @ YummyHealthyEasy.com
thanks for following and stopping by, jen!
Great collection of gifts.
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Leslie
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thanks for hosting leslie!
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Amy and Michaela
http://www.makinglifewhimsical.com
oh my gosh, you’re very welcome!
These are such awesome ideas!! I would love to receive any of them. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent this week! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.
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Kathy
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All fabulous ideas. And the pic at the end is just too funny! Thanks for sharing this with us at the Weekend Wonders party! Hope you have a great day!
thanks! i love the last pic too! haha!
Wonderful ideas! I loved your perspective – we don’t give a mechanic oil as a token of our gratitude :). Thanks so uch for sharing this @ My Favorite Posts SHOW OFF Weekend Blog Party!
Jessica
The Wondering Brain
thanks for hosting, jessica!
My daughter and son-in-law are both teachers. These are awesome gifts!
I would love for you to share and link up at my weekly TGIF Link Party if you haven’t already this week. The party is open every Thursday night and closes Wednesday’s at midnight.
http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/. AND starting Wednesday June 4th I will be hosting a Wordless Wednesday link party. Hope you will join us!
Have a wonderful week!
Hugs, Cathy
Just found your site thanks to Whimsical Peacock! Awesome post. Always looking for ways to show appreciation to those who shape our future leaders.