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It’s World Teacher’s Day today! And yesterday, Friday, we celebrated it with an event with the students.
Yesterday, Friday, you bet the school was filled with students handing out flowers and handwritten notes to their favorite teachers.
And despite working part-time and them seeing me only on Fridays, I was happy with the Jollibee meal they bought for me. Lol.
Appreciate it so much!
Meanwhile, the faculty was booming with students going in and out, and peeking at the windows.
So much energy, I tell you!
Of course, I’d be the informant telling you which gifts my co-teachers enjoyed the most.
What do teachers really want to receive as a gift? Which are the faculty favorites?
Here we go: I’ve compiled a list of some of the best teacher gifts!
What Teachers Really Want as a Gift
We don’t expect anything grand, but meaningful gestures go a long way in making us feel valued.
Please note that the best gifts are ones that make life a little easier or just brighten our day.
Think about something useful, personal, or even a little indulgent—it can really bring joyful smiles to your teachers!
7 Best Gift Ideas for Teachers
1. Handwritten Card
Taking the number one spot, it’s no other than a heartfelt handwritten card.
From my experience, some of my students’ messages share a specific thought, phrase, or adjective that I would remember for many years.
One that I’ll never forget was when I was on the verge of quitting the job and my student gave me a letter saying:
“Thank you, Ma’am. It’s difficult to keep up with my studies, but thanks to you, you explain our lessons very well.”
This particular student was planning to drop out, too, but he found encouragement in my class. And in the same way, that short message reminded me of my purpose.
Simple, but it’s golden.
Your kind words can have more impact than you realize.
Sometimes, the best gift is knowing we’ve made a difference.
2. Gift Cards
Instead of giving physical items, you can also give gift cards! GCs are amazing gifts for teachers!
Try gifting them gift cards for grocery, fast food, bookstore, or coffee shops.
Or Amazon and Visa Gift Cards!
Trust me, teachers love a good gift card. They get to use it on their own time, and spend it in the way they want it.
No pressure, just happiness!
See this:
3. Flair Pens
Teachers always carry their handy-dandy ballpen. You can gift that, too!
However, bright, colorful Flair pens add a bit of fun to our endless paperwork.
A pack of these will make any teacher smile, especially when we can use them to jazz up our lesson plans or grades with some flair.
But as for me, I simply love writing, so writing and drawing pens are very much welcome!
4. All About Coffee
If one thing fuels the teaching world, it’s coffee.
I’m not kidding! (Well, the amount of coffee I take in every day may be a wee bit bewildering.)
The point here is, if your teacher drinks coffee, gift them a bag of beans, a coffee shop gift card, or even a travel mug to keep our brew warm during those early morning classes.
You can check this Bones Coffee and gift one pack to each of your teachers!
This gift will never go out of style!
4. School Supplies Bundles
I have to drop some truths here. Teachers often spend their own money on the classroom and school materials.
So I’m telling you, a bundle of supplies can lighten that load.
Find school supplies that runs out fast like:
- White Board Markers
- Clipboards (Set of 6)
- Printer Paper (8 Reams)
- Staple Wires
- Post-it Notes (15 Pads)
- Red and Black Ballpen (12 pcs. pack)
- Pastel Highlighters (24 pcs. pack)
- Cute Notebooks (Set of 3)
- Digital Timers (Set of 6)
Plus, it’s a nice way to directly contribute to your child’s learning environment. Win-win!
5. Food Boxes/ Baskets
Of course, food is always welcome!
You could include gourmet snacks, fresh fruit, nuts, chocolates, crackers, or artisanal jams.
One tip, though, it would be better to gift them store-bought food baskets or boxes.
It’s not like they don’t appreciate homemade ones, but it would feel like Russian roulette with food they don’t know the ingredients of.
Well, better to be careful on both ends.
Nonetheless, it’s also the thought that counts!
Food Boxes Below $15:
Tate’s Bakeshop Cookies Gift Set
7. Books
If you’re feeling extra generous on Teachers’ Day, I suggest you gift them books related to their subject.
You bet it will be used for a very long time as teachers use those references to aid the classroom lecture.
Educational books, or it could be any books that are fun and related to their teaching!
Conclusion
Indeed, Teachers’ Day is a special celebration as we give thanks to our teachers.
But at the end of the day, please remember that the size or expense of the gift isn’t the highlight. It’s about thoughtfulness and the feeling that you’re being appreciated. That’s what feels the best!
So, the next time you’re wondering what to get for a teacher, consider these ideas and know that your appreciation will shine through whatever you choose!
That’s it. Thanks for reading! 🙂
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