Teachers deserve only the best.
I say this often, and I mean it. They are underpaid and overworked. So I always like to show my appreciation at the end of the year.
My daughter has been lucky and has had a series of teachers that she's loved. My son has as well.
I can't imagine what it's like being a teacher. I know I can get irritated with my kids, and I only have two. Most teachers have between 20-25 to deal with. Many of them are disrespectful, from what my daughter tells me.
"Sometimes boys just won't LISTEN!" she explained, scandalized.
So whatever I can do to help a teacher out, or to make them feel appreciated, I'll do it.
This is an easy idea for sure:
I found this in the dollar spot at Target. If you can't find one, you can easily make it. I filled it with chocolate and then topped it off with a Starbucks gift card, because I figure teachers could use all the caffeine they can get.
I also wanted to give something to the music teacher, so I went with this:
I bought the photo on Etsy at this shop here.
And the pin, which says "Wouldn't it be awesome if life were a giant musical?" on Etsy as well here.
Plus a Target gift card, because who doesn't love Target?
I wanted to include the music teachers, because Natalie was in violin and the play, which they put together.
What should you put the gifts in? Well, get a Target gift bag! It's only .99 cents, cheaper than the bags in the gift area. Plus they can re-use it AND if they use it at Target, they get 5 cents off.
I also wanted to thank the bus driver, because holy crap, driving a bus full of loud kids FIRST thing in the morning is not my idea of fun.
A simple gift card, plus a thank you letter will do.
Obviously you can make stuff as well, but I'm not the best at crafts. So I tend to go for Etsy items or gift cards.
Teachers always appreciate it when they are thanked and acknowledged. If all you can afford is a thank you card, that's enough!
I know I always feel better when I'm thanked for a job well done.
Do you give gifts to teachers?
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Such a cute idea, and everyone can use a Starbucks gift card! I used to struggle with teacher gift ideas when my kids were younger. This would have been great!
ReplyDeleteYou have so many great ideas! We love that you thought of the bus driver.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are lucky, my teachers were terrible.
ReplyDeleteWe used to make a group gift for teachers in primary school. But I was talking to one of them once and she told me that as much as she appreciates gifts they are too many and she didn't know what to do with all of them.
ReplyDeleteAlways nice to show appreciation at the end of the year. Gift cards are wonderful to go along with anything. My son saves them and uses them for supplies for his kids for the next school year.
ReplyDeleteWow these do look like great ideas. I don’t have kids, but my inlaws are both teachers and I know they would appreciate this.
ReplyDeleteThose are great gifts!
ReplyDeleteNow I feel really guilty because my son loves his school and teachers and we did not get them anything. It is so nice to show teachers our appreciation and so deserved.
ReplyDeleteI always give my teachers gifts, but I am a retired school teacher! Teachers love any form of appreciation, from these darling ideas of yours, to simple handwritten thank you notes.
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet and creative and makes them feel great, I'm sure. We don't have a bus driver in our life, yet. I cart those kids to school so maybe I'll give one to myself!
ReplyDeleteThese are sweet ideas. I usually go with gift cards and a thank you card from Starbucks, Dunkin or Target.
ReplyDeleteI did Chick Fil A gift cards for the teachers wrapped in chicken nugget boxes. They were cute, and the teachers liked them. I like your ideas here. So creative!
ReplyDeleteThese sound like some lovely ideas! I have to admit that I wouldn't know where to start with end of school girls, my Mum used to get some lovely ones though.
ReplyDeleteyour daughter is so cute. I like the fancy glittery cup with starbucks card. Really helpful for teachers.
ReplyDeleteThese are such wonderful gifts. These gifts are ones that I would love to receive even though I am not a teacher.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine that being a teacher to small children is hard. It takes a lot of patience. But if one is determined and really loves kids, it would be easier.
ReplyDeleteThese are such cute ideas! I bet the teachers love receiving these at the end of the year after all their hard work!
ReplyDeleteAt the end of each school year I do give a gift to my son's teacher, as well as the professionals in his room, the bus driver and the aides on the bus.
ReplyDeleteI do! The week before Christmas and at the end of the school year even if its just a card and flowers, I want them to know I appreciate them spending time teaching my child. It's not an easy job.
ReplyDeleteI love her outfit from the first photo. It's so cute. I would love that Starbucks gift card myself :))
ReplyDeleteThose are such great ideas, and I love that you remembered the bus driver! I would never have thought of that.
ReplyDeleteSometimes teachers have a very thanksless job. A little token when school lets out will let them know they did something good for that school year.
ReplyDeleteThese are all super super cute ideas! My favorite is the music teacher idea, adorable and very meaningful.
ReplyDeleteI love that gift you have for the music teacher, that's perfect. Teachers really deserve special gifts after school year, they do so much for the kids.
ReplyDeleteThese seem like great end of year gifts for teachers and other school workers!! I need to pass this post off to my sister, my niece finishes school next week!!
ReplyDeleteSome of the best gifts are the ones that adorn the work of a child. Teachers love getting gift cards!
ReplyDeleteBack when I was at school, I were just gifting flowers to the teachers. And gift cards. It is a very nice thought though
ReplyDeleteThese are really lovely gift ideas. I love the fact that you would be gifting the Bus driver. People like them work in thankless jobs and not many even care to acknowledge their contribution. Lovely gesture.
ReplyDeleteWe have three more weeks of school left here actually. You gave me some good ideas though. I need a gift for the bus driver. That guy is amazing. And the LST too.
ReplyDeleteTeachers deserve so much than webcam actually remember. And unfortunately, many don't even remember to thank them,plus the bus drivers as well. But good enough, you gifted them well. That's admirable!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great teacher gift idea. We bought gift cards this year for all our teachers!
ReplyDeleteAll your ideas are really cool for end of the year gifts for the teacher. I know I would have loved the one for the music teacher. It's so cool. Mostly I got a lot of chocolates all the time.
ReplyDeleteSuch clever ideas. I like how simple yet thoughtful they are.
ReplyDeleteI've never really done teacher gifts after working in a school and seeing the dismay on a teachers face after they received there zillionth 'Your the best teacher' mug. These though are really great ideas and I think I will definitely be looking into getting gift cards now.
ReplyDeleteSchool is already out for us. I wish I would've thought of doing something like this. My daughter's teachers would've loved it.
ReplyDeleteThis is my 3rd time trying to comment! It’s completely user error. This year teacher appreciation day was very close to the end of the school year so I didn’t do two gifts! But I will save this idea for the next teacher!
ReplyDeleteI never thought about bus drivers! But yes they deserve a recognition too!
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How thoughtful. Now I'm craving for some Krispy Kreme donuts.
ReplyDeleteI love when teacher's gift is partially a DIY. And for bus drivers we usually buy chocolate or cookies in a box :) As well we send gifts for librarian.
ReplyDeleteThis is cute & so adorable! I am actually looking forward for some krispy kreme this eve :)
ReplyDeleteOhh it's very lovely and cute. It's very cool. I love the idea. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat great ideas. I know my kids teachers never complain when we give them chocolate and wine. I'm sure is a tough and often thankless job
ReplyDeleteI love the gift for music teacher. I like your thought of giving gifts to teachers and bus drivers. Such a good soul :)
ReplyDeleteThese are very nice ideas. Thank you for acknowledging the teachers' efforts and thank you for teaching your kids to be respectful towards their teachers. I also think it's awesome you thought of the driver as well.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness these are all wonderful ideas! What a great way to thank teachers for all their hard work!
ReplyDeleteTeachers are wonderful and they deserve the best. These ideas are all great and it's something any parent can do. I love easy!
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to feel appreciated! And teachers certainly deserve it, they do work so hard. These are great gift ideas.
ReplyDeleteI love your ideas. I usually just get them all Dunkin Donut's gift cards and call a day! #lazymom
ReplyDeleteI don't have kids yet, but these are some great ideas! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteWhat I especially love about this post is your inclusion of the driver in the list. Great! These guys are often forgotten. I still remember how sad Sam felt when I said good bye to him.
ReplyDeleteI love all the ideas you have here. My kiddo got out of school last week and we got her a gift card to her favorite restaurant. I love doing creative stuff with them to give to the teacher.
ReplyDeleteAll of these gift ideas are such a great gesture. I tend to never know what to gift.
ReplyDeleteAs a former teacher yes! Please send in gift cards, we love that
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is moving up at preschool and we have been thinking of what to give her current teachers as thanks. I am thinking a gift card for coffee since they work with preschoolers. They need all the energy they can get.
ReplyDeleteThose ideas are so cute! I wish I would have seen them before the end of our school year. I'll have to keep them in mind for end of next year.
ReplyDeleteThese ideas are awesome and will for sure be appreciated. I love that you included the bus driver who is almost always forgotten. Great ideas.
ReplyDeleteI actually gave out a few Krispy Kreme gift cards this year to teachers. I hope they use them to get a mid summer treat!
ReplyDeleteThese are all great suggestions. I have some teacher friends who would love getting these for an end of the year gift. I love that you included the bus driver in your list of who to gift to as well. They definitely don't have an easy job!
ReplyDeleteWith a house full of kids, we had 7, we did not send gifts. However, I volunteered at their classes every week and even was their substitute teacher a few times.
ReplyDeleteI love your ideas. We always give gift cards as well.
ReplyDeleteI love a lot of your ideas. Teachers are to be cherished.
ReplyDeleteHow nice it is to recognize teachers they work so hard and impact the lives of the children in such a big way. I think the jar with chocolates and teh gift card are great gifts that a teacher would enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThat was a very cute and brilliant idea. Great job.
ReplyDeleteYour gift to the music teacher is so gorgeous! What an original idea - I can't wait for my kiddos to start school so I can get creative with the end of the year presents.
ReplyDeleteWe always gift teachers throughout the year. At the beginning of the year, Christmas, on Teacher Appreciation Day and at the end of the school year.
ReplyDeleteThese are great gift ideas. Me and my kids always love to give gifts to their Teachers every year because that is our only way to say thank you for helping my kids to learn in the school.
ReplyDeleteThese are great and lovely ideas you got here. I am sure they are going to dig it. I've always been a fan of DIYs.
ReplyDeletevery nice idea! I think end of year is very important for both kids and teachers alike
ReplyDeleteLove these ideas! Thanks for sharing. I'm always trying to think of great gift ideas.
ReplyDeleteYes, I prefer to make gifts to my kids' teachers. Usually I give them chocolates or flowers!
ReplyDeleteThese are such great ideas. I will be using some for my sons preschool teachers.
ReplyDeleteThe dollar spot is awesome. I am going to have to stop there before school tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI feel bad that I never thought of giving my school bus-driver a gift! Making gifts is so personal and a great way to say thank you
ReplyDeleteThese all are awesome ideas. I am actually a teacher, so I know how much I will love them. I think I can use some of these gifts for my colleagues.
ReplyDeleteThere are some lovely ideas here, I am always stuck for ideas for the teachers at the end of the year. Thank you - Vicky
ReplyDeleteThose are really thoughtful! Teachers love things like this; it is a huge token of appreciation!
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice school year end idea! Teachers deserve the best!
ReplyDeleteGreat gift ideas. Especially for the bus drivers I feel they arent appreciated enough
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