Gift Ideas for Teachers

Teachers can be so difficult to shop for! You don’t want to be too personal, too funny, too cheap, too anything! I’ve put together a few of my favorite ideas when it comes to gifts for teachers.

Baskets are a great idea, because you can design a great, personalized gift without going broke. This is a gift you can buy with several friends, so you can go all pitch in to make a great gift without breaking the bank. One person can buy the basket and the others can buy the gifts!

• Chocolate lover’s basket: Does your teacher love chocolate? You can put together a basket with chocolate bars, chocolate cake mix, chocolate covered cherries, and more.
• Cozy winter basket: Fill the basket with a cozy lap blanket, a pair of slippers, muffin mix, and hot chocolate.
• Pamper basket: Include great-smelling shampoo, lotion, nail polish, bubble bath, and other items your teacher might enjoy.
• Classic books basket: If you’re really on a tight budget, you can shop at a used book store and find second-hand classics to fill your basket. If your teacher is a parent, you can throw in a few vintage story books.
• Cookie collection: Include cute cookie cutters, cookie mixes, baking sheet, decorating supplies, and a cookbook.
• Chef collection: Find some interesting pastas and throw in cookbooks, rolling pin, chef’s hat, and apron.

You get the idea! Use your imagination and put together a fun and interesting basket to match your own teacher’s interests.