Start The School Year Off Right: Great First-Day Gifts for Teachers
Some Great Ideas for First-Day Gifts for Teachers
Gone is the time when students shower their teachers with apples, although the idea of giving first-day gifts for teachers is far from outdated. It's just that things have gotten a bit more involved. Want some ideas on what makes a great gift? Read on to get a few excellent ideas!
An Apple, No...But Apple-Themed, Yes!
While apples themselves are no longer gifts of choice, many teachers still appreciate the reference with apple-themed gifts. Apple butters, jellies and/or jams arranged in a decorative basket, apple-themed stationary, or clothing with apple prints or appliqués can be suitable gifts for elementary school teachers.
If you still prefer the more traditional approach of giving actual apples, try to dress up the gift by arranging brightly-colored red and green apples in a pretty basket.
Think Practical
Teachers of older students might appreciate a gift card to a local coffee shop, where they can either grab a cup of coffee to go on a hectic morning, or retreat to when it is time to grade papers. Gift cards to similarly relaxing establishments will give your child's teacher an excuse to escape from the often chaotic world of the school classroom.
Teachers may also appreciate gifts of classroom supplies, whether they are solely functional or serve to add a bit of life to the decorating scheme. If your child is younger, crafting supplies are always handy. For teachers of older children, supplies like file folders are practical and useful, and come in a bright array of colors.
When All Else Fails...
If you simply cannot pick the perfect gift, opt for a traditional bouquet of flowers or balloons. These first-day gifts for teachers are sure to bring a smile to a teacher's face, brighten up the classroom and help kick the school year off right.