Ideas for Unique Teacher Gifts!

You appreciate the time and effort your child’s teacher puts in everyday.  You want to express that appreciation with a unique teacher gift, but you are having trouble figuring out what to buy.  You know she doesn’t need more candles, coffee mugs and bath products and you want to buy something truly special.

Remember that finding the perfect thank you gift for your child’s teacher, coach, music instructor or care provider takes time and a bit of creativity.  I’ve spoken to many teachers to help create this list of unique teacher gift suggestions.  While it really is the thought that counts, this list will help you find a memorable and special gift!

• Make Up A Pizza and Movie Night Gift Basket – One neat idea is to purchase a pizza stone, pizza sauce, and the ingredients for pizza dough and place it in an interesting basket.  Include a coupon for a free movie rental from a local movie rental store and the teacher has a great way to spend a free Friday evening!
  
  
• Buy Classroom Materials For a Third World Country – Teachers tend to be selfless people and they appreciate gifts that help make a difference.  Many charitable organizations will purchase classroom materials for third world countries where even a small amount of money makes a big difference.
  
  
• Create an Outdoor Flower Basket or Pot – For a teacher with a green thumb, plant an assortment of colorful bedding flowers in a pretty basket or pot.  Include gardening gloves, plant food, seed packets and a note of appreciation.
  
  
• Purchase a Gift Certificate – Give the teacher a night out by purchasing a gift certificate for a local restaurant or help her stock her classroom next year with a gift card from a teacher supply store. 
  
  
• Give a Hostess Apron or Fine Table Linens – Two unique teacher gifts loved by many teachers are pretty hostess aprons and table linens from Bee-Bops Party Wear.  Offering the finest in quality custom tablecloths, fine table linens, hand sewn hostess aprons and kitchen aprons, Bee-Bops uses fabrics and trims from around the world.  These items are unique, classy and original and your teacher, coach or instructor will appreciate your thoughtfulness for years to come. Any teacher would love the chalkboard apron as a gift!