I’ve been a teacher for 8 years – the Christmas presents we really want from kids including a £1 gift that lasts forever
ANY parent knows how awful the mad dash around the supermarket to find a last minute gift your kid’s teacher can be.
But according to one teacher, most of the stuff they’re gifted is a total waste on money anyway.
So, what should you get them instead of the last minute mug?
It turns out there are a few options you can go for to show your appreciation without breaking the bank.
Posting on Tikok, the teacher of eight years said: “Teachers don’t actually want another mug this holiday season.”
One of the teacher’s favourite presents she’s ever received from a student are some handmade bracelets.
She showed off three on her wrist, one of which has her name on it, ‘Mrs H’, the second has the letters ‘GRDW’ and the third has a cute apple bead on it.
If in doubt, go for something funny, the teacher added.
One of her favourite examples of a funny but practical present is a candle which says ‘thanks for putting up with my kid’ on the label.
“I absolutely love it when my students give me plants because it’s the gift that keeps on growing and I can remember them from year to year,” she added.
Of course, if you go for a plant, opt for something smaller so it can sit neatly on the teacher’s desk, rather than taking up loads of space.
You can snap up small plants and succulents for as little as £1 in shops like B&M, Aldi, and Home Bargains.
Similarly, classroom decor is also a winner if you’re unsure of what to buy.
“I normally wouldn’t buy that for myself,” the teacher said.
“Functional” items like fun jars for pens and pencils, as well as supplies like whiteboard markers are also a winner.
You could even go the extra mile and personalise something like a pen for a thoughtful gift.
But if you want something really easy, go with a gift card, the teacher said.
“Teachers also love gift cards of any kind, especially coffee ones.”
Of course, you don’t have to buy you kid’s teacher anything at all, even a thank you card would be more than enough to show them your appreciation.
After the teacher shared the suggestions others agreed they don’t always buy presents.
“I’ve been a teacher for 8 years – the Christmas presents we really want from kids including a £1 gift that lasts forever,” one commented.
Meanwhile, other teachers shared some of their favourite gifts from over the years.
“I received a plant my first year of teaching. It’s still alive after 28 years, we have both been growing till this day,” one wrote.
“I don’t know a family’s financial situation so appreciate anything and everything from them,” a second wrote.
Another said: We just want gift cards!”