Make Love Work

Don’t our teachers need some recognition and feedback for a job well done? Don’t they represent a big piece of the puzzle of our children’s lives? Then let’s show our teachers how much we appreciate them to make them feel loved and needed. Why would you want to wait until a big holiday to give them a gift, why not do it now! Let’s just focus on some clever occasions or situations in which to take them some gifts. There are many presents that will strike a big smile in their faces, and nothing too extravagant, we can keep it affordable, but very effective at the same time.

What are some good unique gifts to give teachers that are economical?

Anything homemade will be much appreciated. Whenever it’s “the thought that counts”, homemade gifts do the job. They send the message that, “We care about you, you are very important to us, in fact, so important that we took our valuable time to make this gift.”.” 

So what kinds of homemade gifts can I make with my children to take to their teachers?

Crafts will last a long time and the teacher can adorn his or her desk with them to remind themselves that she’s loved and doing a good job. Making crafts would make a fun activity to do with the kids and be a great opportunity to spend quality time with them. However, since I don’t make a lot of crafts myself my other suggestion for great teacher gifts are decadent desserts. Making desserts is similar to making crafts except in the end the teacher will get to eat them. They are easy to create and don’t take much money to make. You should already have if not all the necessary supplies, almost all of them. You’ll just have to buy the ingredients.Deluxe sweets and candy gifts are yummy and look attractive too. Not only will the teachers love eating them, they’ll love looking at them too.

Some desserts that taste great, are easy to make and can be made into a variety of cookies or cupcakes. Cupcakes don’t have to just be the regular chocolate or vanilla kind. There are some extravagant variations of chocolate and other unique cupcake flavors. Chocolate covered treats are also easy to make from strawberries, cherries to even coffee beans, but by far the most attractive are chocolate covered apples that can be sprinkled with all different kinds of toppings and mixed and matched with white and dark chocolate as well as caramel. You and your child will have a blast making some desserts together, but the ultimate satisfaction will come when you see the teacher’s big, toothy smile and teary eyes that he or she gets from the joy of seeing the gift and feeling appreciated.

So what would be a great occasion to take the teachers gifts?

You only have to use your creativity. Here are some great times to find reasons or excuses to give gifts to teachers.

10 Occasions for Teacher Gifts

1. Long Weekend: right before a weekend with a minor holiday attached to it, you could include a “gift   message” that says something to the effect of, “It took my mommy and I a long time to make these yummy cookies, I hope they last a long time until we have classes again. Thank you Mr. Gibson for helping me to get good grades.”
2. The Start of a Holiday Month: during a month that has a popular holiday in your country built around a distinct theme, for example, Thanksgiving in the US, or Halloween. Take Mrs. Miller some Halloween cupcakes with a message that says something like, “Trick of Treat Mrs. Jones! OK no trick this time, just treat. I know it’s not yet the 31^st, but I couldn’t wait until then to bring you something good to eat. Mommy and I made these for you. Thank you for everything. I hope you enjoy them.”
3.  Good Grade (Mark) on Exam: to celebrate your child doing well on a test take the teacher a gift with a message similar to, “Thank you Mr. Nance for your dedication and committment to help my son Mike and all the kids. He really admires you and respects you. We wanted to celebrate his good test results and show our appreciation. Hope these mint chocolate chips get an “A” too!”
4.   Milestone Year at Same School: whether it’s Mrs. Carter’s 5^th year at the same school or Mr. Thomas’ 20^th, show you’re paying attention to their accomplishments.
5.   Milestone Year as a Teacher: maybe Mr. Peters has taught for many years at different schools. You could find out just by simply asking and then later deliver the gift to congratulate him for his great contribution.
6.  For Hometown Team Winning a Championship: everyone in the city will celebrate, but use this unique opportunity to thank him/her for the extra hours after classes they invested in helping your child with personal attention.
7. Change of Seasons: teachers love to decorate their room for the change of season. Whether it’s about to snow, the leaves are starting to change colors, the temperature is getting warmer or the rain is coming to soothe the long drought, use this time as an excuse to bring the teacher a gift to rejoice in the new weather ahead.
8. After Important Class Project Finishes: the big sigh of relief, no more agonizing over researching or creating, the project is over and everyone can relax. Congratulate him or her on reaching the finish line.
9. Get Well: If Mr. Robinson was away for a while getting better from an injury or illness. A heart-felt gift is probably the exact medicine to help him to get better.
10. Teacher Appreciation Day: many countries have one and they’re on different dates.

Enjoy making our teachers across the globe feel special!

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