Seriously – how quick is this year going? It’s nearly the end of the school year already!
So let’s hear it for those teachers that have done such a good job over the last year, with not just our little darlings to manage, but COVID-19 too.
The “end-of-year-teachers-gift” can be a contentious subject but I hope this blog gives you a few suggestions that may tick your box.
Teachers and Teaching Assistants do such an important job: They nurture, teach, referee, discipline, encourage & support. They care about our “babies”.
Some of you may feel that you would like to buy a teacher gift so here are a few ideas. This is by no means compulsory and do not feel pressure to do so. A THANK YOU and have a nice holiday will always suffice.
I asked a few of my teacher friends what gifts they’ve really liked, and those they haven’t. Unsurprisingly, booze comes out on top! You’re on to a winner with a nice bottle of wine or some beers! Clubbing together is a good idea as it means you can get one really nice present and then the teacher doesn’t receive loads of the same – everyone popping in a small amount will go far further. You could buy a voucher to a beautician, cafe, restaurant or pub so they can enjoy a meal this holiday.
Here are a few ideas of what and where to buy it #shoplocal
Thought-Full Box – Bespoke Gifts for Your Teachers
Looking for something special for teachers this year?
Katie at Thought-Full Box t/a Seeds of Love, creates beautiful personalised seed packets filled with lovely little forget-me-not seeds for £2.95 each.
With poem designs for teachers, teaching assistants, nursery leavers and even the lollipop lady!
They really do melt hearts and will bring back warm memories of your child’s sentimental thanks year after year when the flowers come back! Katie also has a wide range of other teacher gifts for you to choose from if you prefer to make your own little gift box up just by adding your choice to the basket and checking out, or if short of time, these lovely little ‘thank you teacher’ letterbox gifts are all done for you!
Take a look at her website here , Facebook page or Instagram.
If you prefer to contact her direct just send her an email (katie@thoughtfullbox.co.uk) or message her through the Facebook page.
Kemps General Store
At Kemps you will find a great selection of perfect gifts and books to bring a smile to any teachers face.
Cards and wrap, smellies and candles, gorgeous stationery and much more. Plenty of ideas and inspiration for all your gifting needs.
If you want to say ‘thank you’ then come to Kemps.
Open 7 days a week and online too.
11 Market Place Malton
Pop & Flo
Fabulous selection of lovely gifts for the home and your teacher.
Vases make a lovely teacher treat most are under £8 … colourful, fun & you could even get your little darlings to pick some flowers for the teacher. Bangle bobbles are another lovely idea starting at £4.90.
Alternatively, you’re on to a winner with a nice bottle of wine or some beers! Clubbing together is a good idea as it means you can get one really nice present and then the teacher doesn’t receive loads of the same – everyone popping in a small amount will go far further. You could buy a voucher to a beautician, cafe, restaurant or pub so they can enjoy a meal this holiday. Another option may be plants or mini flower arrangements (do enquire whether your teacher is jetting straight away on holiday).
All the teachers I asked said they loved homemade cards and gifts as it shows you really care. From candles to food – they loved the thoughtfulness of something made by their pupils. One top tip is homemade millionaires shortbread! This is yummy and it’s so easy to make. Follow the BBC Food recipe for shortbread, cover them in caramel (you could use the Carnation cans), and then pour melted chocolate over the top. To make them look like something you’d see on the GBBO – drizzle a different coloured melted chocolate over the top.
Perhaps prepare a teacher “Summer Survival Thank You Bucket.” Children can have fun decorating the bucket and then fill with little treats for the teacher over the summer such as a magazine, sweets, homemade gifts etc.
Others gifts to get a mention are something practical like cotton/canvas tote bags – to carry all that marking home or a book by their favourite author or a reusable coffee mug.
