Parenting

Five end of year gifts teachers actually want

Throughout the year your kids spend most of their waking hours at school, so you might want to thank their teachers with something they will truly appreciate.
Michelle Pfeiffer in Dangerous Minds

For the most part, your kids spend the majority of their waking hours with their teacher.

So it’s only natural at the end of a year to want to present your child’s teacher with a gift to say, ‘Thank you’.

And when it comes to giving it is the thought that counts but teachers are just like regular folk and there are only so many candles, initialled mugs and handmade kick-knacks that a person needs (or really wants) so why not give them something they will truly appreciate.

If you are stuck for ideas about what to give your child’s teacher try accompanying your hand written ‘thank you’ note with one of these tried-and-tested teacher friendly presents that will earn you an ‘A’ for effort.

Through the year your kids spend most of their waking hours at school so you might want to thank their teachers with something they will truly appreciate.

Day spa or massage voucher: Help them unwind! Day spa gift vouchers are the perfect gift as they will help your child’s teacher the ultimate opportunity to shake off any end of year stress and hop into holiday mode in the most relaxing way possible.

Book gift cards: Like anyone else teachers often have to wait until the end of the year to enjoy a good read. Books are a great gift because not only are they are affordable, they provide hours and hours of surprise, escape, and discovery.

Holiday gear: As we hurtle toward the end of the year it means that the holidays are fast approaching. Why not find out where your child’s teacher is heading over the Christmas break and buy them something practical that they can use on their vacay.

Restaurant vouchers: Because everyone loves a free dinner, right? This year treat your child’s teacher to a special dining experience that will see them enjoy a delicious meal and unwind with a wine. But remember that no one likes to eat alone so chuck in enough for a plus one.

Make a parent’s pool for an even bigger gift: While no one is expecting you to spend a fortune, if you did want to treat your child’s teacher to a slightly more lavish gift why not get together with the other parents in the class and turn $20 into $200. It’s not too late to have a pow wow with other parents to spoil this special someone that made such a difference in your child’s life.

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