As you know, school is wrapping up. I know of a few schools that have let out already, but most of the teachers in my life are still at work this week. So, it’s crunch time.
If you haven’t been trolling Pinterest for months to find and create a super heart-warming gift for your kids teacher {or your bestie who happens to be a teacher} don’t sweat my pet. I’ve got a couple sure-to-please ideas for you.
First of all. This is my sister. She is a kindergarten teacher and a genius with children. At field day her kids found a lonely baby duck. Which she took home to my parents. Together she and my dad managed to get it adopted by another duck family on the river they live on. Amazing.
Second. I wasn’t even going to write this post. I thought it was too late. But then she called me on Saturday, raving about an amazing gift she got from a student. She described it as the best teacher gift she’s ever gotten. Here it is.
Pretty simple. Pretty smart. Tea container, drink mix, cute cup, good magazine, pretty napkins, sunscreen. Awesome.
Just for kicks I also asked a couple of her fellow teachers what a great, last minute gift would be. Their unanamous answer: A gift card with a note from the student. It’s just that simple. Another teacher approved idea is to give something for the classroom. Some teachers have a wish list online, so ask about that. Or buy something you notice they need. I’ve yet to meet a teacher that doesn’t enjoy a good Smencil or Sharpie. Or get a classroom toy {depending on grade level, of course}. Erin replaces her stock of baby dolls every year, other classrooms may have puzzles or educational games for the kids on hand.
Here’s what they said to avoid. Figurines. Knick nacks. Used items. Bad, Dollar Tree lotion. Food flavored lollipops. {Once Erin got one that was labeled in another language, seemed to be chicken flavored. That’s real. It happened.}
Happy End of the Year!
Amy
