Time is running short but here are great ideas for inexpensive yet meaningful gifts for teachers.
Teachers should be high on your list of holiday gift giving.
The Penny Hoarder asked several educators to help create a list of teacher-approved gift ideas.
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The best are the notes from the kids.
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Gift cards for any amount to anywhere were what teachers mentioned most often when naming favorite gifts.
Consider these gift ideas for a favorite teacher to go along with a nice note.
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A gift certificate to a local bakery is a great option, as well.
Baking Kit
Buy a new set of measuring spoons and a measuring cup from a dollar store.
Add a bottle of vanilla extract and pack them together in a pretty gift bag.
Include a copy of your favorite cookie recipe if you like.
(Get bags and tissue paper for any teacher gift from a dollar store.)
What a nice treat to start the new year with polished toes or nails in a new color.
Christmas Ornaments
I have so many ornaments on my tree that students have given me over the years.
Some are homemade and some maybe they got on a trip or something.
Custom Tote Bag
Buy a simple canvas tote.
Older children can decorate the bag with a pattern or picture painted with fabric paint or drawn with Sharpies.
Custom Note Cards
A custom set of stationery designed by a student makes for a unique gift.
Add eight standard envelopes (the cards can be folded again to fit) and eight stamps.
Tie them up with a satin ribbon around them.
Dog Treats
These make great teacher gifts for educators with dogs.
Or, find a cute container for your treats at a dollar store,Goodwillor other charity store.
Human Treats
As stated above, homemade cookies, cakes and pies are always yummy.
That was one of the most unique teacher gifts.
A Plant
A little bit of green brightens any classroom.
Reusable Cutlery
One student gave me reusable travel silverware in this little container.
It was a thoughtful gift, said Clemmons.
Teachers bring their lunch too.
Scroll past the pricey sets on Amazon to find several forunder $10.
School Supplies
Many teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies such as art materials and teaching aids.
Several educators we interviewed said a gift certificate to a school supply store is a perfect gift.
Tea Time
A box of tea bags from the grocery store or a local shop is nice.
Draw a little heart, flower, or circle between each word or phrase.
Students can decorate the box with a drawing, glitter or a magazine photo collage.
Trader Joes Candle
One year a student gave me a candle from Trader Joes.
I had no idea they sell candles and now thats the only place I buy them.
Class Memory Book
And for a big laugh: How old is your teacher?
Probably not as good as youd like.
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