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How to Say “Thank You” to a Teacher

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Need to say “thank you” to a teacher? Let’s talk about ways to do that…

Teachers work incredibly hard. As the school year winds to a close, let’s talk about ways to say thank you.

Note: Homeschoolers! Oh, moms and dads, you deserve so much thanks! You work so very hard and I will tell you from experience that your work pays off. Take care of you. Take time for you. Take time for rest. Nurture your relationship with God. Take some time this summer to reflect and refresh. It is needed and good. :)

Our littles go to public school right now.

Will they always? I have no idea. But God has made it very obvious that this is His plan for our 8 and 6-year-olds while I care for all of their little siblings all day. We’ve needed this and it is good. Brayden and Bonus Girl’s teachers have been fantastic and we want to thank them. Help us with ideas!

How to Say “Thank You” to a Teacher

I’d like to put several items into a gift bag for our kids’ teachers this year. Here are some ideas I have, and I’m hoping you’ll add your ideas in the comments. :)

  • Gift cards – for coffee shops, specialty shops, movies, and/or restaurants
  • Pamper Yourself items – like lotion, lip balm, and soap (these are our favorites!)
  • Handmade thank you notes from the kids
  • Summer Fun items – like sunscreen, a fun water bottle, and a new beach towel
  • Journal and pens – for the little bit of downtime teachers get; hopefully they can sit and journal in the sunshine!
  • Grilling supplies – like marinades and fun spices
  • A good book to read
  • A pretty indoor or outdoor plant
  • Homemade goodies that the kids help make*
  • Fun drink mixes
  • Homemade Vanilla – if you have some ready to share!
  • Variety of coffee and fun ice cube trays so they can make iced coffee

*Here’s a list of fun treats kids can help make to give to teachers:

What ideas do you have for teacher thank you gifts?

P.S. You might also want to gift coaches, piano teachers, special ed teachers, secretaries, custodians, and bus drivers. Who am I forgetting?

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Best Gifts for Teachers

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It’s the end of the school year! Here’s a list of the best gifts for teachers. Leave a comment to add to the list!

After an especially difficult school year, I think all of our teachers deserve extra love and some spoiling, don’t you?!

Best Gifts for Teachers

1. Gift Cards

Teachers deserve some big treats after a long school year, wouldn’t you agree?! Write a kind and appreciative personal note, then slide in a gift card that will provide your teacher with free dinner, free ice cream, free coffee, free shopping, or free anything fun from around your community.

2. Supplies for the Classroom

When I asked for gift suggestions on my Facebook page, Stephanie said this, “I always ask the teachers if they have any classroom needs-supplies, games or activities for inside recess days, etc.” Brilliant gift idea! Restocking some fun and necessary supplies after a school year is a great idea to help them get ahead for next year!

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3. Simple Cookbooks

This is what we gave Brayden’s teacher for Christmas and she was thrilled with the simple, tasty ideas! Get these books here.

4. Breakfast in the Break Room

Meredith shared this fabulous suggestion, “One year I brought in breakfast for the office staff of our elementary. We were newish to the school then, and I didn’t want to bring in homemade food that might make some uneasy, so I made up my own shortened (and with prices that fit in my budget per person) list of breakfast options from Panera and handed it out early with a date on it I needed to collect them. I brought in orange juice and iced coffee from the grocery dairy section and a chopped fruit bowl from the grocer (but bananas and oranges or apples would be good too, I was just really wanting everything to clearly be commercially prepared if that makes sense) to go with each person’s selections. Panera boxed all the other stuff up and I brought it in early before the kids arrived. It was about $6-7 per person and we have a small office staff. They really loved it!”

Fruit tray

5. A Monogrammed Tote

Oh my goodness, how cute are these?! I think teachers will love this gift! Check out the options here.

 

6. Homemade Vanilla

Did you make some vanilla? What a fantastic gift this makes! If you haven’t made some yet, get some started for Christmas gifts or next year’s teacher gifts! Here’s how.

7. Handmade Earrings

I love these so much!! I also love supporting small businesses. Use the code Heavenly to get $3 off your order at Delight Accessories!

8. A Fun Tumbler

I love these! Choose from several different colors and styles. They are simple and practical and fun all at the same time! See these options here.

 

9. Car Wash Tokens

As someone who constantly has a filthy vehicle, I like this idea very much!! Lyn said, “When the boys got into middle and high school and had so many teachers, I started getting gift cards for the local car wash (one or two washes each). Our local place runs a “20 for $100? special each year. It’s inexpensive, different and they love them!”

Fill in the gaps! What are your favorite gifts to give teachers?

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Do You Journal? (These Make Great Gifts!)

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One of my favorite ways to have focused prayer time each morning is to write in a journal. There’s something very special about talking to God in this way as it helps me to stay focused. Plus it has been amazing to look back at past journal entries to see how God continues to do His work!

I’m writing today on behalf of Jofelo.com, a business that supplies handcrafted, vintage, leather-bound journals. Huge thanks to them for sponsoring this post!

I just received their Unwritten Journeys Luxury Gift Set and their Catcher Luxury Gift Set with Pen in the mail. Wow. They are of the highest quality. I am very impressed with how they look and call me crazy but I really, really love how they smell (mmm, genuine leather!).

I love that this one is called “Unwritten Journeys.” God knows our path, has prepared our path, and guides us on our path. Along this journey, we can write in our journals what He’s teaching us and how He is guiding us.

So regarding this, I believe these journals make great gifts for just about anyone. We’re all on a journey, are we not? So these journal gift sets make great gifts for:

  • Teachers as they enter a new school year
  • Students gearing up for a new school year
  • Graduates
  • Anyone who journals, men, women, young adults, and teens!

Seriously, I wish you could smell this journal through the screen. It’s obviously genuine, and I like that the pages are both blank (for sketching) and lined (for writing). They are gorgeous, practical, and beneficial in so many ways.

If you’re into journaling and want to gift others who are too, keep Jofelo.com in mind as a great option.

Here’s to a great new school year full of promise, and journals to help us document the journey!

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