Do you give your class teacher an individual gift each year or does the whole class go in together? I confess that I do both! I love to give a little extra something because I CANNOT THANK MY KIDS’ TEACHER ENOUGH (I had to yell that because it’s just so true). I also love participating in the ‘whole class’ gift because then you can pool funds and get the teacher something that really counts. As a class we tend to get our teachers spa vouchers plus an ‘every kid’ gift.
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‘Every kid’ gifts are gifts that each child in the class contributes to in some way. A whole-class drawing that we get framed for the classroom or a ‘class tree’ like this one. Last year we got my youngest daughter’s teacher these fabulous beads by That We Do. She adored them (and yes, I have spotted her wearing them this year too).
The clever Tessa from Down That Little Lane has found us 10 more meaningful ideas for individual or ‘every kid’ gifts that we just know your teacher will love.
More perfect gift ideas for Christmas:
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An apple for the teacher
But not just any apple - these sweeties are iced sugar biscuits made just so by Sweet 'n' Pretty. The ingredients are listed as "Love, Time, Whole eggs, Butter, Flour..." you get the idea. Full of goodness.
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Christmas ornament
This time of year a pretty ornament will feel special and welcome. Caroline C makes handmade customised ornaments from earthernware clay - for a special 'star teacher' indeed.
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Wooden wick candles
The crackling of the wick as it burns makes a wooden wick candle extra special. The Anderson Collective range from The Cult List are packed with fragrances like musk, violet, amber, caramel and black pepper.
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Soap
Could this soap on a rope be any cuter? A little soap like this makes a lovely favour for a special teacher - not too fussy but just right. It's from Sunnylife.
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Colouring in book
A relaxing colouring in project that's just for the teacher - no kids allowed. Millie Marotta's Tropical Wonderland is a gorgeous example, but there are tons out there to choose from.
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Coffee mug
A good quality coffee mug is always going to be appreciated in the staff canteen. These mugs from Country Road bring just the right amount of festive cheer without looking naff the rest of the year.
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Wine cooler bag
Wine itself may not be appropriate at some schools (although go for it if it is!). A wine cooler bag is the next best thing - it says, "I get that you've earned a drink after a year with our lot", but quietly.
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2016 Diary
Help your child's teacher turn over a new page, ready for a brand new 2016 class. This Blacklist diary from Seed Heritage ($39.95) has stylish gold embossing and plenty of room to write schedules and lesson plans.
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Personalised ruler
Here's a little something that would make a great gift from the class or just your child. A Colour and Spice working bamboo ruler customised with a special message just for your teacher.
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Bake-at-home mix
Jar mixes make baking so relaxing and easy. You add your own wet ingredients to the layered dry mix and you're done.This 'teacher's pack' from Sweet Health packs two types of biscuit mix into one, ready to go. The mixes are contained in covetable vintage-style milk bottles that your teacher will love to keep.
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