Holiday Gift Ideas for Preschool Teachers

Your Child's Gift to Teacher

Your preschooler's teacher worked hard the first part of the school year and you want to present her with a holiday gift she will treasure. Gifts to pamper her, special things your child created, something she uses daily, or the class coming together to give a substantial gift are a few ideas that will show her how much you care.

Gifts of Relaxation

Chamomile Tea

A gift basket of comfort items may be appropriate for a preschool teacher. A tea basket with a selection of teas, a pretty mug, a tea strainer, and a small pack of cookies would keep your child fresh on your preschool teacher's mind during the holiday season. A spa-themed basket with bubble bath, body cream, and a bath mitt is something she may enjoy for months to come. A comfort food basket including chocolates, hot cocoa mix, marshmallows, and other fun snack foods is easy to put together. If your child has multiple teachers and you wish to keep your expenses down, any single gift suggested in this list would make a great gift when wrapped with a pretty bow and a handmade card from her student.

Your Child's Handmade Treasure

Your Child's Hand Print

If you have time, you can make your child's teacher a gift she will appreciate. How about the child's framed hand print with a short handwritten message? An original poem by your son or daughter, or a letter of appreciation would be greatly appreciated. Send a letter signed by you and your child that praises the teacher's work to her principal and a copy to her. A miniature rosebush including a gift card stake that holds a small, hand-drawn piece of artwork from your child makes a stand-out gift.

Tools of Her Trade

Teacher Tools

Your child's preschool probably buys much of her own note cards, pens, pencils, and stationery. A gift of specialty sticky notes, monogrammed pencils, a personalized pencil cup, or a coffee or tea mug would be a big hit with her. A personalized journal like a plantable journal available from Uncommon Goods for $25, allows her to journal her thoughts or keep notes on the children in her classroom and when the journal is full, she can plant the cover to grow beautiful wildflowers.

Give Together

How About Tickets?

If you have contact with the parents of her other students, you can get together and give your teacher a gift that shows you appreciate all of her hard work and devotion. A spa certificate for a massage or pedicure, a gift certificate for a few trips to a local theater, or a gift card to a nice local restaurant (think The Melting Pot) for two, would be greatly appreciated. Or maybe a gift card to her local bookstore that she can save and use during Teacher Appreciation Week or a membership to a local museum.

References

• Celebrate Teachers with Thoughtful Gifts

Resources

• A Plantable Journal and other Eco-friendly Gifts