What is a unique gift to give a third grade teacher for an end of the school year present?

I have been a parent volunteer since my oldest started kindergarten in 1984 and have helped with numerous end of the school year parties. My youngest is in 3rd grade and I think my creativity has taken a leave of absence (or just too tired). I am just not coming up with any ideas for a teacher present this year. What are some good teacher gifts that you can think of? Some of the things I have done in the past are gift certificates to restaurants, teacher stores, sporting events, book stores; fabric painted sweatshirts, tote bags, aprons with kids' names and handprints; flowers, plants, and trees; one year I did a summer survival kit with sunscreen, a book, a sun hat, etc, in a styrafoam cooler. All of these are thoughtful gifts and appreciated by teachers. Does anyone have other suggestions for truly unique gift ideas? Thanks!

What is a unique gift to give a third grade teacher for an end of the school year present?
I am a teacher and by far the nicest suggestion is a book with notes from the kids. You have certainly given wonderful presents in the past too. But no one can ever give the gift of real appreciation. I have many mugs, t-shirts, plants etc but the gifts I treasure and that I take out when I need a lift are notes from my students and a well worn little book given to me by a class over 22 years ago. I love all my gifts and feel grateful that people have taken time to select and give a gift when we are all so busy so I am sure anything would be fine...but a little book of notes from the kids...a priceless jewel!
Reply:What a great idea! Your teachers are lucky to have a parent who is willing to take such care with a gift. I am sure it will be a big hit! Report It

Reply:it's obvious that you have give so many excellent presents in the past.. I don't think you'll receive any new ideas here , honestly it was YOU who gave us all nice ideas about teacher's presents..


but'll try to suggest something , it might help


try making a cake , cook it your self , or buy it and write something nice on it , you might ask your daughter what she would like to say to her teacher and right it on the cake
Reply:A terrarium (is that how you spell it). I got it for one of my teachers at the end of the year and she loved it!!!!
Reply:in a gift basket, put a box of popcorn, chocolate covered raisins, and a good movie, just pick one she might like.


memoirs of a geisha was good also, the notebook~
Reply:gift card to favorite store
Reply:roses or perfume
Reply:My wife is a second grade teacher, and gift cards are the definate way to go. Especially if the whole class gets together and buys a large gift card to a store you know the teacher likes. If you don't know a store the teacher likes, try an American Express gift card, or one to a local mall that can be used in different stores.





Gift cards are always the right color. ;)





(If you don't give them a gift card, then give them nothing with apples on it! They already have a houseful of apple crap!)
Reply:Hey ! I'm in the fifth grade , here's some gifts:





- a watch


- a hug


- FLOWERS! OF COURSE!





thats all i can think of!
Reply:Depending on the teacher's personal hobbies:


1. A gardening bag filled with gardening tools, seeds, gloves, gardening hat, etc.


2. A beach bag filled with beach gear.


3. Gift certificate for a day at the spa.


4. Have all the kids write a short note or 3 things they love most about the teacher, and put all the pages in an album.


5. Gift certificate to www.amazon.com
Reply:it matters on what the teacher likes. You should ask the students on what they think u should get Him/her
Reply:I am an elemenatary teacher and my favorite gifts have been anything other than coffee mugs and bath gel! The gifts I remember the most had all the kids' names on it, like a giant flower with each child's name on a petal. An azalea that gives beautiful blossoms each spring and reminds me that I help children blossom too. I am always greatful for my Starbucks gift certificates too. They are a great way to be ready in on a morning I would much rather be sleeping. Whatever you come up with, do know that the teacher appreciates very, very much and keeps them coming back day after day, year after year. After all, we're not there for the pay, but for the payoff we get from being with kids!
Reply:why dont you gift her a good pen....i will be useful and teacers love pens........trust me on this one
Reply:why not tickets to see a nice show somewhere, it would be really nice and appreciated by the teachers
Reply:after all the hard work teachers do a bit of pampering wouldnt go amiss! how about a gift voucher for a massage at a beauty salon. who could be upset with that??

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