Yet another school year is almost on the books! But before you think about summer vacation, why not consider giving the teachers in your life end-of-year teacher gifts? They deserve it! Whether you’re a room parent, a fellow teacher, or a parent looking for ideas, we’ve gathered a variety of end-of-year teacher gifts that fit every budget.
To make sure these really are the best gifts, we spoke to 120 teachers to find out what they really want and appreciate most. Some of their top tips:
- Personalize your pick. One 2nd grade teacher advises, “Be intentional with the gift and get things that they like and will actually use. If you were with kids all day, what would make you feel good at the end of the day?”
- Ask what they like. Remember that not everyone drinks alcohol or can have sweet treats, so be mindful of likes, dislikes, restrictions, and preferences. Teacher Amanda Christensen recommends checking with your school office to see if they have relevant information, since many of them have teachers fill out questionnaires at the beginning of each year.
- Go simple. Teachers really just want to know they’ve done their jobs well. One teacher notes that one of her favorite end-of-year gifts was “a handwritten note from a student telling me what she loved about my classroom and enjoyed during the year.”
With those tips in mind, here are some of the best end-of-year teacher gifts that educators say they’d truly enjoy receiving.
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The best gifts are heartfelt, so you can’t go wrong with a personalized note. For even more impact, add a gift card to a favorite restaurant or store.
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