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    Supporting Educators for Teacher Appreciation 6 Creative Gift Ideas

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    School Specialty • Mar 8, 2019 • Last Modified: Apr 12, 2019

    Supporting Fellow Educators for Teacher Appreciation: 6 Creative Gift Ideas

    Teacher Appreciation Day is right around the corner, and it’s a great time to show educators a little love. Whether you have fellow teachers on your team who could use a boost, or you’re just feeling inspired to give a gift to an educator, these ideas are a great place to start.

    Fun Themed Teacher Gift Kits

    Educators are planners and they usually have all the bases covered, but a kit full of some extra necessities never hurts. Put together a cute and thoughtful collection of must-have products in these survival kits for teachers:

    Winter Blues Survival Kit

    Winter is a tough time of year for everyone, but the stress and pent-up energy in the classroom can leave educators feeling worn out. Prepare them for next year’s winter blues with a cute kit:

    Teacher Appreciation Winter Blues Kit Ideas:

    • Gift card or mix for a warm drink to warm the heart
    • A nice thermas or mug to enjoy a warm drink in
    • Mug warmer for the teacher desk space (who has time to drink the coffee before it cools off?)
    • Reusable microwavable heating pad (for cold classrooms & chilly days)
    • An extra pair of mittens (to keep in teacher bag for last-minute trips outside)
    • USB-powered twinkle lights (to add some warmth to a teacher desk)
    • Unscented or mild scented hand cream (for winter air dry hands)

    Stress Fighter Kit

    Stressful days, weeks, and months are normal. For teachers who spend so much of their time giving of themselves to others, any added stress can be truly draining. Give them a few relaxation tools and must-haves for the next time stress strikes:

    Teacher Appreciation Stress Fighter Kit Ideas:

    • A nice thermas or mug to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee (needs no explanation)
    • Variety pack of relaxing herbal teas (needs no explanation)
    • A pack of quality pens (pens that don’t work are stressful)
    • A pack of new whiteboard markers (markers that don’t work are stressful)
    • Reusable microwavable heating pad (for cold classrooms & chilly days)
    • A quality sleep mask (to help make precious sleep time count)

    Field Trip Must-Haves Kit

    Field trips are one of the most memorable ways for students to learn and try new things. For teachers, it can feel a little overwhelming to try and prepare for any potential situations. Go through this list and pick a few teacher must-haves to gift for Teacher Appreciation.

    Read More: Field Trip Survival Kit & Must-Have Items

    Teacher Favorite Classroom Decor

    When it comes to classroom decor, it’s all about the students. However, Teacher Appreciation is a great opportunity to give teachers some ways to decorate with their own favorite things. Whether it’s a little plant on their teacher desk, or a favorite quote to hang on the wall, these gifts may inspire some new style for the classroom space.

    Hearty Greenery

    Not all classroom spaces have windows, and not many teachers have time on their hands to worry about a finicky plant. However, there are options for some hearty and low-effort plants that might help to add a little living greenery to the classroom.

    Easy-Care Indoor Plants for Teachers:

    • Spider Plant (needs water every 1-2 days)
    • Snake Plant (can go multiple days without water)
    • Bamboo Palm (needs water once a week)
    • Aloe (needs water every 3 weeks or so)
    • Gerbera Daisy (needs daily watering)
    • Pothos (only water when soil is dry)

    Certificate for Guided Painting Class

    If the educator you have in mind has a creative side, consider seeking out a local guided painting class (like Pinot’s Palette) and purchasing a certificate for them to participate. Not only will they have the opportunity to potentially try something new, but they might get to hang their own artwork in their classroom space.

    Cash for the Craft Store

    Everyone loves a trip to the craft store. Fund your favorite teacher’s next visit as a gift for Teacher Appreciation Week. They may even end up scoring a deal on some of their favorite teacher tools or must-haves.

    More Teacher Appreciation Gift & Celebration Ideas

    If you’re looking for more ways to celebrate and appreciate the teachers in your life, be sure to head over to the Teacher Appreciation tag page or to read one of the posts linked below. Get creative and brighten the day or week of hardworking teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week.

    5 Reasons to Remember Teacher Appreciation Week

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