thank you gift ideas for teachers

nextyeartina

please don't start a debate. i know some people like to do this & some don't. i'm after some ideas for gifts the children can make for their teacher before they move class. no food ideas please.

t, x

PootleFlump_3

There is a thread here if that helps

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2855670

mr_knight

Yes last years got a bit heated didn't it

What about getting them to draw a picture and then scan it into the computer and make a photo card on funky pigeon or moon pig? I'm a secondary teacher so don't get many gifts but I do have all the cards I have been given in a box. they are nice to have alook at from time to time.

If not why not have a look at not on the highstreet for some ideas?

Someone was telling me about pebble paper weights where they are painted and have a message on them. A bit like this but not quite. These are more what I was thinking of (but it could have the teachers name, childrens name or whatever). I also saw these too which are kind of funky (but rather expensive)

cocolgooh

I don't know if you can still get them but you used to be able to get these kit things that had white pens, pencils, etc in them and then you got these colours that you put into a bowl of water, then dipped the pen or pencil into the water and it left a pattern on it. I could imagine younger kids would love doing that.

The effect created was something like these bracelets, only on pens:


I dont remember the name of the kits though but maybe someone else remembers.

rinroo

I love this idea, the link was shared by another member a few years ago and i've kept it bookmarked since. Think it could be recreated quit cheaply with a stationary set from the £shop.

mr_knight

Ahh that's lovely. Your link doesn't work so try this instead

mandragora_2

I know you don't want food ideas, but just in case any of my Year 11's are reading this, please can I take this opportunity to say I don't mind food (chocolate could be counted as one of the five a day); I can always look after a fine red or nicely chilled white, too. Not sure they're listening, but it's always worth a try...

LJM

mr_knight wrote: »

Ahh that's lovely. Your link doesn't work so try this instead

i love this idea its fantastic would be great and unique

Snowy_Owl

Best pressies I've had are drawings from the kids (personal and genuinely funny) and the messages in the cards. Plants could be good, but I forget to water (oops! - but that's just me!). Bath stuff could be useful, I know after a long day, with after school meetings etc, some days I just long for a hot bubble bath in total peace and quiet, a good book and candls - oh! - book voucher? candles? To me you don't do the job for the presents - the kids make the job - and I love a bath anyway...............keep it simple.......oh and a mug using in the staffroom is always a good idea!

globetraveller

I have letters and cards from years back. I agree that the messages are what means the most- they are kept long after the gifts are forgotten.
Flowers are probably not the best idea as many teachers may be just about to go off on holiday. Mugs or bubble bath are good bets.

mrsbump

My 6 year old daughter is currently really into sewing and having enjoyed doing a kids tapestry at christmas she is going to do a little tapestry for her teacher & 2 teaching assistants. She decided what she wanted the tapestries to be of and I have designed them (simple designs, a butterfly, owl & ladybird, roughly 10x 10cm square each). She really enjoys doing them and hopefully will be something a bit different.