Need inspiration? Heres 15 ideas for what to get your childs teacher this year

Let’s be real. We all come to that time of year when we’re trying to get organised for the kids finishing up school. We’re looking for reports, trying to sign them up for summer camps, figuring out what teacher they’ll have next year, and suddenly it’s their last week and we realise – we’ve forgotten to get their teacher a present. Last minute, red-faced you sheepishly hand them a hastily bagged scented candle (vanilla is always safest) that you picked up in the local supermarket on the way to school.

Well not this year. This year we’re prepping you in giving the ultimate teachers gifts – things they’ll really appreciate and be surprised by – because a little can go a long way in a teacher’s day.

Vouchers

For the cinema, a local restaurant, a nice home ware store, a food store, their favourite coffee shop – the possibilities are endless! Plus it gives them opportunity to choose what they like if you’re not entirely sure what to get them but want to make it a personal gesture.

Potted plant

Either real or fake, it’s always nice to have things like that around the classroom. Greenery in a workplace is actually proven to make people more productive, happier and less stressed, so it’s an all around win! Plus they can bring it with them to their next classroom or just have it around the home for the summer months.

‘A Teacher’s Life Desk Diary 2021-2022’ by Colm Cuffe (€RRP 9.99)

This always gives teachers a great laugh! After the great success of his first book ‘A Teachers Life’ in 2018, Galway man Colm Cuffe has illustrated another hilarious collection of cartoons based on the trials and tribulations of teaching.

This desk calendar that spans from September 2021 to September 2022 is filled with funny observations of classroom antics. From the bizarre trends like fidget spinners and bottle flipping to the universal pain of trying to get the staff printer to work! This calendar will have teachers smiling in sympathy and laughing out loud throughout the school year. Containing a list of every key date throughout the year so you can count down the days until the next midterm break, A Teacher’s Life Desk Diary is the perfect ‘Thank You’ present for every teacher.

Tote bag

This is something no teacher can get enough of. Their bags go through a lot of wear and tear, carrying copybooks, folders and worksheets to and from school every day. Picking up a durable tote bag for them will always be appreciated, plus it’s really easy to get them personalised, or wit super cute designs these days!

Pencil case

Another handy thing to have, with so much stationary – plus having to carry extra around for that kid who always forgets their stuff. Even if they already have one, it’s great to have spares. Plus investing in a nice one, either personalised, or made from durable leather is always a nice touch.

Personalised art

Girl In White Long Sleeve Dress Sitting On Brown Wooden Chair Cutting Paper

This one doesn’t even have to be from a shop! You and your kids can make this yourselves, which is a nice personal take on the traditional teachers gifts. Making something like a fingerprint paint tree or a handprint from your child, framing it and adding a nice phrase like ‘Thanks for helping me grow’. Personal and something they can take with them to decorate their next classroom. Tokens of appreciation like that are always popular.

Cute water bottle/ Tea flask

Depending on their beverage of choice, there’s lots of nice options out there. This John Lewis alphabetized flask is a really cute option and something they’ll actually use! It can keep them warm on yard duty or hydrated during P.E. and sports day!

Nice notebooks

A teacher can never get too many of these. There’s always going to be a need for a journal or two to keep notes and track of everything that’s going on in their busy schedule. And it’s nice to have more distinctive ones, like this one from Easons – they’re more unique, which stops them from getting lost among other teacher’s things.

Book ends

A really practical and really cute idea! Adds a little cosiness and homeliness to every classroom, they’re super useful for keeping everything neat and tidy. The kids will appreciate them too, if they’re as cute and fun as these ones from Carraig Donn!

Gloves

A little out of season for the end of the school year, but they’ll be thanking you come November when they’re out on yard duty and absolutely frozen! A nice pair won’t set you back much, especially at this time of year, and there’s lots of nice options made from warm material in Carraig Donn!

A nail appointment

Won’t cost a bomb, is a nice little treat and is something a little different! Pick up a certificate at a local nail salon for something as simple as a manicure and give them the freedom to choose when they go. Fun and fabulous!

Stationary gift basket

Again, a few extra pens, tipexes, rubbers, rulers and markers will never go astray! You’re basically setting them up to start next year off on a good foot, so they’ll really appreciate you saving them a trip to the stationary store come September! Dress it up in a basket with a bow that they can use for storage and arts and crafts next year!

Cupcakes

Four Cupcakes Photography

A box of homemade or professionally made cupcakes are always a good shout! Thye can also be shared around the staff room which is something nice and sociable for them at lunch time.

Novelty socks

A great one for male teachers that can be a little tricky to buy for. There’s always funny men’s’ socks around the place – whether they’re into music, soccer, drama or maths, there’ll be a pattern out there that they’ll get a kick out of.

A game

Another slightly unusual one that will catch them off guard with its usefulness, a game is a great idea for teachers. Whether you go simple and classic with a board game or go for something a little more modern like kid-friendly quiz cards, they can be a great tool for teaching and keeping kids entertained in those quiet moments. Thirty seconds junior is always a handy one to have at hand!

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