Reward Your Teacher With A Thoughtful Gift

Teachers work long hours for little pay and often go without recognition. There are many gifts you can give to your teachers or your child’s teacher that will show your appreciation for all the hard work they are doing. Gifts can be bought in a store or hand made by you and your child. These small thoughtful gifts go a long way and teachers always love getting gifts. Be careful of your gift choice however, if they aren't small and inexpensive, they might be considered a “bribe” or might be offensive.

If you decide to purchase a gift for your favorite teacher, you should find out what that teacher likes. Many teachers like to read and might have a favorite author. By simply asking them, you can find out if they are missing a book in a series or are looking to read a newer novel. This is a thoughtful gift and can be more meaningful by writing something to the teacher in the front or back cover. If this isn't your style, you can give them a small gift certificate to a local bookstore.

Pens are a teacher's best friend. A very cheap and well appreciated gift is a nice pen. Not your average bic pens will do but if you browse your local office supply store, you should be able to find a good metal pen with some special grips and features. A great pen will last for a long time and can even be refilled making it an excellent gift.

You can donate a small amount of money in a teachers name to a local library or learning institution also. This is best done between friends of teachers as it could be seen as a bribe if done by a student. Coworkers and fellow faculty members do this for one another on occasion.

Hand made gifts and foods from your children are a great and inexpensive gift that everyone can enjoy making. There are tons of crafts your children can do such as making bookmarks, decorating coffee cups, or small ceramics and artwork. This all depends on the age of your child so choose what is most fitting. Children of any age can make or help make treats. Teachers enjoy getting small tins of cookies and rice crispy treats.

As with any gift giving, make sure you know if the recipient will enjoy your gift. You don't want to bake peanut butter cookies if the teacher is allergic to peanuts! A few questions will help greatly in your gift decision but remember, teachers are people too. Gifts given from the heart are always appreciated and show the teacher that you acknowledge what they are doing for you or your child.