New Teacher Gift Ideas

New teachers usually have no supplies with which to start the school year. Additionally, most teachers are not paid until the end of the first month of school. Gifts teachers can use in their classrooms are always appropriate.

Classroom Décor

An empty classroom can be depressing. Buy items the teacher can use to decorate his room. Find something that pertains to the subject, such as maps for a social studies teacher or quotes from great authors for an English teacher.

Classroom Supplies

Teachers are always in need of basic classroom supplies such as pens, pencils, printer paper, board markers and erasers, paper clips, thumbtacks, highlighters and craft supplies.

Food

Teachers often don't have the time to sit down for a real meal until after school. Homemade gifts of food such as cookies, brownies and muffins are great, as are commercially prepared packs of single-serving snacks.

Gift Cards

When you aren't sure of an exact present to buy, gift cards are a great alternative. Teachers always appreciate gift cards to restaurants, coffee shops, book stores and office supply stores.

Handmade

Pictures, sculptures and drawings made by students can be hung on the wall and treasured forever. Anything made that incorporates school colors is sure to be a hit.

References

• Handmade Gift Ideas
• NEA Teacher Supply List