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Thoughtful and Easy Teacher Gifts

June 9, 2015

Thoughtful and Easy Teacher Gifts

This is the second year that Gabriella has attended preschool. With each last day of school the families are asked to attend a potluck picnic where we are entertained with small skits and songs.

What was new to me last year was the *teacher gifts*. I just cannot remember giving gifts to my teachers when I was a student. Anyway… Now? Now I have learned that this is in fact a *thing*. I’m sure its optional, but do I want to be THAT parent that shows up empty handed to the last day of school? When all the other kids are presenting the teachers with gifts and hugs, my daughter is looking at me with her big eyes…NOPE!

So, I go along with it. I think its a very nice little gesture to give these fine folks a small gift of our appreciation. Last year I waited until the last minute and bought a few gift cards on the way to the picnic, but this year…this year I waited until the last minute and made this…

Teacher Gift

Of course to get to this I checked my favorite idea spot, Pinterest. I searched and searched. I already had something in mind. I wanted a potted plant, but didn’t just want a potted plant. I had seen these sweet little handmade pots at our local hardware store a few months back and they had been stuck in the back of my mind ever since.

I pinned this post last night, ordered the tags from Etsy and got to work today. I really only can get things together the last minute. I’m that kind of gal. I thrive under pressure most of the time.

Want to create this yourself? Here is what you’ll need:

  • wooden rulers
  • Etsy printable or create your own
  • Glue
  • Flower pots
  • Flowers or herbs
  • Sharpie
  • Toddler 🙂

I had the tags printed on card stock at the local print store and cut them out. I had my tot glue the tags to the rulers and we let them dry. Then G wrote her name on the pots with a silver Sharpie. We transferred the flowers from their plastic pots to the ceramic ones, and plopped the ruler into the soil.

Its personalized, didn’t take much effort and didn’t cost a lot. I found these gorgeous African Violets at our local Trader Joe’s for $1.99 each!

DONE!

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Candice is a mom of three under 5. Originally from the smallest state of Rhode Island, now living in Connecticut. From working gal to stay-at-home mom, she is walking the path of the Modern Mom.

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  1. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    June 10, 2015 at 6:03 am

    I am lame. I get our teachers and the bus driver Dunkin Donuts gift cards. Love your ideas 🙂

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  2. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    June 10, 2015 at 9:21 am

    What a cute and thoughtful gift. I am sure any teacher would love that especially if they have a green thumb!
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  3. Dawn says

    June 10, 2015 at 10:25 am

    These are great ideas. I think we should always acknowledge the great teachers in our kids’ lives. They do so much for them!
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  4. Seattle Travel Blogger says

    June 10, 2015 at 11:35 am

    I remember growing up we always gave the teacher a gift at the end of the school year. It was sometimes difficult to think of what to give them, so a list like this would have been handy!
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  5. Kathy says

    June 10, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    What a wonderful idea! Teachers definitely deserve to have a great gift like this too. They do a wonderful job teaching our children. I’m going to have to do this for next year for my girls teachers for sure! Thanks for the idea.

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  6. kristin says

    June 10, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    Always a great idea to thank a teacher. Lets me feel appreciated and sets them up for a better future and better teacher for students.

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  7. Vera Sweeney says

    June 10, 2015 at 4:34 pm

    These are cute teacher gift ideas!! It is hard to believe it is the end of the school year!
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  8. Dee Mauser says

    June 10, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    When my kids were in school I bought their teachers a combination of items I knew they would use in the classroom and put them in cute little bags or baskets. All of the teachers we gifted told us that those were the best gifts they had ever received and would definitely be used. They had grew tired of the same typical gifts every year.
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  9. Libby's Library says

    June 10, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    OMGOSH – I wish that I could have used this for our end of the year teacher gift. We were through over a week ago. Will be using for back to school in August!
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  10. Shauna says

    June 10, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    Now those are adorable. I am totally pinning this for next year. I love it and know my kids’ teachers will, as well. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Liz Mays says

    June 10, 2015 at 9:02 pm

    Teacher gifts with a personal touch are always the best. I love the tags picked out from Etsy!
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  12. Andrea Kruse says

    June 10, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    Great idea! Love the flowers and pots for a Teachter’s gift.
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  13. Marina John says

    June 11, 2015 at 12:00 am

    How creative, and adorable! I love the flowers. Great idea!
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  14. Aubrey says

    June 11, 2015 at 12:21 am

    What a cute idea. I have to say I am not the best at remembering teacher gifts. I always mean to do it, but never really get around to doing it.
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  15. ourfamilyworld says

    June 11, 2015 at 5:22 am

    What a lovely idea. I try to give homemade gift ideas too as they are thoughtful and budget friendly
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  16. Debbie says

    June 11, 2015 at 7:38 am

    That’s such a sweet idea! I’ve seen some pretty elaborate gifts, but I think the more the child actually does with the gift means more. If they helped personalize it, it makes it more special.
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  17. dawn says

    June 11, 2015 at 8:43 am

    Very nice idea. I am sure any teacher would feel extra special receiving something like this.

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  18. Ann Bacciaglia says

    June 11, 2015 at 10:34 am

    This is a great gift idea for teachers. I love how easy this would be for the kids to make themselves.

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  19. gingermommyrants says

    June 11, 2015 at 10:37 am

    This is such a great idea. I will have to get the supplies so my kids can make some for their teachers.
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  20. Gabriel says

    June 16, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    I think the cool thing about the potted plant is that if you do a perennial, it’s something the teacher could have to remember your child for years with, instead of just being something that will not last.
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