Gift Ideas for Teachers - Thank You Gifts for Teachers
It seems to be the trend to give a thank-you gifts at the end of the school year. I interviewed several teachers to see what gifts they enjoy receiving. 
Below is the list of ideas they came up with. 

  First, let me add that all of the teachers I spoke with said that they never expect a gift. Although they appreciate the sentiment, they truly feel their reward comes from watching the children learn!
And, they are concerned that the children who cannot afford a gift, will in some way feel left out.
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Favorite end of the year teacher gifts:

• A book to be used in the classroom. Inscribed with a note from the child.
• Donate a book to the school library inscribed with a dedication to the teacher.
• Gift certificate to a teacher or office supply store.
  Unfortunately, due to budget restrictions, teachers find themselves paying for supplies out of their own pockets -- a gift certificate really helps.
• Board games that can be used year after year in the classroom -- Boggle, Scrabble, Pay Day, Jenga, Brain Quest...
• A personal note or scrap book written by the student.
  My favorite event this year
  How I felt the first day and now.
  What I learned this year
  Why I like my teacher
  My favorite story this year etc....
  On the cover be sure to add a picture of the child.
• One teacher received a bookshelf that the students had all helped paint and decorate. She has had this shelf in her classroom for ten years! -- what a great idea!
• A handmade floor pillow to be used as a quiet reading space.
• Magazine subscription  - National Geographic World
  (kids magazine), Ranger Rick, Highlights etc...
  If all of the kids participate this is only 1 or 2 dollars per child.
• Posters with a message - motivation, poem, nature pictures...
• Personalized book bag with all of the kids names and the school year ( we filled this with pencils, markers, paper etc.)
• If you know that your teacher has a particular hobby or interest, gear the gift to that interest.
• Restaurant, coffee or movie certificates
• Houseplant

One thing to think of ...
In  my opinion (not the teachers) most classrooms don't need more clutter. I try to make or purchase gifts that will be utilized instead of taking up space.

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