What Should I Give My Teacher for Christmas?
Throughout the school year, your teacher shares the gifts of her knowledge, guidance and support. The holiday season is an ideal time to give something back to your teacher and let her know how much you appreciate her efforts. Even small Christmas gifts are sure to earn appreciation.
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Christmas Card Gifts
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If you'd like to give a gift to several teachers, but don't have a large budget, purchase attractive Christmas cards. Cards are inexpensive, but with the addition of a personal, heartfelt message, each card becomes a way to help teachers feel noticed and appreciated. If you have a slightly larger budget, include something small and flat inside each card. Ideas include creative bookmarks, cocoa packets or a small gift card from your teacher's favorite coffee shop.
Scholarly Gifts
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Gifts that relate to your teacher's chosen field make especially appropriate Christmas gifts. For a favorite English teacher, pick up a blank journal or a set of attractive bookends. Consider a historical cookbook or a biography of your teacher's favorite author. For a science teacher, give a pair of sturdy safety goggles; for a language teacher, choose a foreign language version of a popular movie or book. A geography teacher might appreciate an attractive miniature globe.
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Personalized Gifts
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Add a personal touch to make your gift stand out from the crowd. If you're crafty, design a set of thank-you cards, blank greeting cards or a variety of holiday cards. Your teacher can put the cards to use right away. Get crafty or buy personalized notebooks, pens, notepads and other stationery essentials, all of which will come in handy during the everyday life of a busy teacher. A handmade personalized Christmas tree ornament is a small gift that shows your appreciation year after year.
Creative Gifts
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A donation to a charity that supports literacy or educational outreach is sure to warm any teacher's heart, especially when donated in his name. Instead of cooking up baked goods yourself, give your teacher the gift of a delicious dinner or fresh Christmas sweets by packing all the necessary ingredients and utensils into a gift basket. For instance, pack up a mixing bowl, spoon and gourmet sugar cookie mix, letting your teacher enjoy time baking during the holidays.
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