It is sometimes difficult to know what is an appropriate teacher gift. We want it to be special and memorable, but often just a simple expression of appreciation is what’s valued most. To get a few ideas, I went to the experts and asked our Facebook community of PTO and PTA leaders what they think makes a good teacher holiday gift. So if you are struggling for a gift idea for your parent group to give to teachers, here are a few suggestions:
- Cookies and cocoa bar. Teachers enjoy a hot drink and collect a plate of cookies to bring home.
- Cash (or gift cards) with handmade cards from children
- Gift cards for a massage, coffee, movie tickets, or other special treat
- A collection of gift cards assembled as a holiday wreath
- Classroom and seasonal supplies like tissues and hand sanitizer
- Homemade Christmas ornaments
- Homemade cookies
- Coffeemaker for the teachers lounge
- Scratch tickets
- Children’s books for the classroom
- Chocolates
- A goody bag full of mixed candies
Also, we found many inexpensive gift ideas on Pinterest this year. We gathered them onto our Teacher Holiday Gift board. This easy-to-make cinnamon ornament from completelydelicious.com (right) is a particularly big hit, based on the re-pinning that's underway! Other popular items: mixes for cookies, muffins, and fudge in mason jars and decorated hand sanitizers.
We hope these ideas help make the teacher gift decision a little less stressful. And good luck!
