As the holiday season is well and truly upon us I am busy
trying to buy gifts for all my family and friends. One set of people that I
usually leave to the last minute- or unfortunately forget entirely are my sons ever
patient, loving and truly wonderful teachers. This year I have begun to early;
umming and aahing over what would be the most perfect gift. Amongst my
deliberations are these cool ideas.
Make
up a box filled with supplies that your teachers use daily at school such as Kleenex,
hand sanitizer, crayons, construction paper etc. Teachers often have to
purchase these with their own money so they will be thrilled to receive
extras.
Gift
cards. Teachers are always happy to receive gift cards, especially from a local
coffee shop or regular lunch stop near the school
Donation
to charity. A great idea is to make a donation to a charity in your teacher, or
your child's class name. One example is
Oxfam's donate school supplies program
which for $25 provides school children in rural areas with lesson books in
subjects such as reading, writing and arithmetic.
Oxfam's school supplies program
Books
for the classroom. Teachers are always happy to receive new reading material
for their classrooms, consider some new books maybe on a theme that is close to
your child's heart.
Homemade:
Making cookies and other goodies is always appreciated especially if your child
helped in the process. Personalize the goodies with the child's artwork. Another
idea is to give the ingredients and the recipe of a family favorite dish.
And
what better way to appreciate your kids teachers than by giving a truly unique and
locally made item by one of our own Hudson Valley Etsy Team. Here are some of the
items on offer which any teacher would be thrilled to receive:
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| Multi-Colored Christmas Tree Ornaments Holiday Tea Towel $18.00 from Wicked Mint |
It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” Mother Theresa
Good Luck and Good Making!
