Teachers share what they’d like to receive!
Looking for great teacher gift ideas? Wondering what a teacher would like to receive during Teacher Appreciation Day? We asked our fans who are educators to tell us what they really want this time of year. Read on for their suggestions. You may just be surprised!
1. Thank You notes
If you want to hit a home run with your teacher’s “end of the year” gift, have your child write a Thank you note. A handwritten note or letter is, by far, one of the most appreciated gifts a teacher will ever receive.
Some of my best gifts have been cards with a thoughtful message inside. ~ Katherine W.
A note from the child about what that teacher means to him/her or what they have learned. Knowing the impact you’ve made sticks with you a lot longer than any gift. ~ Tisha O.
A simple thank y0u card is special! ~ Shannon R.
2. Gift Cards
You can seldom go wrong when you give a teacher a Gift Card – especially to places that they love. Safe bets include a local book store, coffeeshop or Target.
If parents want to know what is the best gift to give $5-10 gift card to Starbucks. Us teachers love coffee. ~ Francis G
Gift cards to Bath & Body Works or Starbucks ~ Shannon W.
A Barnes & Noble gift card would make me happy! ~ Mandee R.
Movie gift cards…I can’t ever afford to go! ~ Ally S.
3. School Supplies
Those School Supplies you donated back in August were gone by October. And odds are, your child’s teacher spent money out of pocket to replace them. A gift of school supplies is always a good choice.
Copy paper! ~ Richard R.
Dry Erase Markers ~ Mandi D.
School Supplies, Gift cards for places like Walmart to get school supplies! ~ Nikki G.
Target gift cards to make up for supplies that we buy extra during the year. ~ Christen M.
As a teacher any gift is great. Whether it’s a gift card or a letter written by a student. However I did have one student my first year teaching that gave me Wal-mart gift cards. I miss that. ~ Francis G.
4. Chick-fil-A
Teachers are people too, and they need to eat. Consider giving a treat from your nearest Chick-fil-A or a gift card to your teacher’s favorite restaurant. Just make sure you find out your teacher’s preferences first!
A Chick-fil-a biscuit in the morning! ~ Natalie K.
I KNOW that teachers would like gift cards to Target or a restaurant like Chick-fil-A….they spend so much money on your children out of their pockets! ~ Retired MCSD Principal
5. Anything
Teachers and educators don’t care how much you spend. Ultimately, they are just happy to receive anything that acknowledges their hard work and contribution.
Anything is appreciated, especially middle school teachers. ~ Will G.
Anything. We are often looked over. ~ Dawn A.
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