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As the end of the school year approaches, your kids might be wondering how to thank their teachers after a long year. First of all – congratulations, you’ve raised some incredibly kind and caring children, but rather than the typical bath bombs and beauty sets, why not consider looking a little outside the box, such as a chocolate hamper or personalised gift, treating the one who has spent 12 months shaping the mind of your child to something a little more special.
There are few professions that generate as much empathy as the teaching profession. Teachers, after all, are some of the hardest working public sector workers in the world. However, there is also the tendency for many parents to ‘overdo it’ when choosing the end of year presents.
One private school in Oxfordshire even put a spending limit of £50 on presents, as it felt it was getting out of hand! However, you don’t need to spend a fortune to make your teacher feel special.
Chocolate Hampers – Gift hampers are a consistently popular choice when it comes to thoughtful, eclectic gifts and there are plenty of options to choose from. If he or she is an admitted chocoholic, why not look at a chocolate hamper for your teacher? This will be a hugely appreciated gift which she can enjoy whilst winding down from another busy school year.
Personalised gifts – Your teacher probably has a cupboard at home full of “world’s greatest teacher” teacups, but it’s unlikely they have many with their names emblazoned on them. Personalised gifts are always the ones that will have the greatest impact and will leave a lasting impression. From buying them a bottle of their favourite soft drink or cake with a hand-written note to personalised stationery that they will treasure for years to come, it’s an inexpensive way to prove how much you value your favourite teacher.Electronics – Years ago the concept of buying affordable electronic products for your teacher would have been laughable, but today it’s quite possible to spend less than the cost of a pub lunch on a quirky electronic gadget gift that might absolutely delight the one who looks after your kids the other 8 hours of the weekday.Flowers/Plants – Yes, it’s a gift as old as time itself, but there is still plenty of room to think outside the box when it comes to floral and ‘plant-based’ gifts. Consider a grow-it-yourself cactus or chilli plant, for example, or find out what your teacher’s favourite flower is and buy them a fresh bunch with a handwritten card attached. You could even plan ahead and get your child to plant them small pot plant from seed. Find ideas for easy to grow plants for children here.I hope you find a suitable gift idea for your children’s teacher here, all of which will sure to put a smile on their face and make them feel appreciated for their hard work from the last year. Disclosure – This is a collaborative post