The holiday season is upon
us, and Cyber Monday is just around the corner!
It's that time of year when
students’ behavior is an exercise in how far the promise of hot chocolate &
marshmallows will actually go, and teachers are beyond ready for an alarm clock
that promises to pass 6:00 a.m. before it actually goes off.
Teachers know how much a little
appreciation can mean from our students and their families around the holidays.
For those of us who pull double duty as teachers AND parents, we know how much
stress it can add to have a few additional people on our holiday shopping lists.
Let me make life a little easier.
Are you looking for the perfect gift for your colleagues or your child's
teacher? I’ve pulled together some great gift ideas for you to consider
this season:
Amazon
gift cards - this one is a great one-size-fits-all option that is
sure to satisfy pretty much any teacher! If it feels a little too
impersonal, have your child create a handmade card or gift box to accompany
it. Why not have your child create a "What will my teacher do this
winter break?" letter accompanied by a gift card or two, like this idea
from Thirty Handmade Days?
S’well bottle is a great gift for
teachers on the go. My most luxurious lunch break was when I had a planning
period immediately following it, but that’s no longer a treat I enjoy. So, what….perhaps 27 minutes, now? This bottle that transitions easily from
keeping my coffee hot to keeping my water cool is a huge asset in my classroom.
Speakeasy Travel Supply creates an infinity scarf with a covert pocket for items like your passport, cash, or a credit card. This is a unique gift for any avid traveler as well as anyone who likes to get up and go without carrying a bag around. My daughter gave me one of these scarves a couple of years ago and I get tons of compliments when I wear it! I especially love it on days when my pants don’t have pockets.
This short
book of wrong test answers will offer your child’s teacher a good laugh no
matter the season. They might even want to compare notes with some of the funnier ones they've seen!
Almost halfway into the year, classroom supplies are often running low.
This Tiered
Supply Cake is a great donation to any teacher’s supply closet. Stephanie Lynn, who wrote about this, made it as a back to school gift, but with a different set of ribbons, it works just as well for the holidays. What
a fun way to contribute items that many of us are often spending our own money on! And if artsy’s not your thing, never fear – these items are still
appreciated just as much in a gift bag.
I carry around a
bunch of notes from former students and their parents, going back to when I
first started teaching, almost twenty years ago. When I doubt why I’m in this exhilarating/exhausting profession, I pull those
out. An expression of gratitude written
by a child brings a smile to my face!
Whatever you decide on for your child’s teacher or your colleagues, I wish
you the best during this spirit of giving!
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