What's a good $5-$10 teacher gift or food gift?

Answer 1

I would probably tend to go with the food gift. There are so many "best teacher" mugs and such that I'm certain every teacher's closet must be full of them if they keep each one they've received from students over the years. Usually, the only teachers I purchased gifts for were the ones I was really close to, so I selected something for those teachers that was unique, or sometimes something of a "private joke." For example, one teacher would offer bonus points or some free time excused from class or the opportunity to eat in his class if a student would go down to the Coke machine and buy him a diet Coke (with their own money). For Christmas that year, I bought him a six-pack of Diet Coke and wrapped it. We laughed about that gift for several years (this was in junior high, and we still talked about it around Christmas until I graduated).

Answer 2

As a former teacher, I must say that I've received some very strange gifts (perfume, jewelry) that really were not at all my taste.

How about chocolates from See's, a coffee cup with something good about teachers printed on it, or a pen/pencil holder for her/his desk? These are gifts that should be welcomed by any teacher, I would think.

It's a fairly thankless profession, and as a former one, I appreciate anyone thinking kindly towards a teacher at holiday time.

Answer 3

I am a teacher. I remember being given a gift many years ago by a pupil.. It was "bath bombs". I am unsure if you know what I mean so here goes....They are little scented balls that slowly disolve in the bath.They are of tennis ball size. I believe they are easily enough made. The main ingredient is Bi carbonate of soda. Some drops of oil preferably lavender as it is renowned for it's relaxing properties. I am sure the recipie is online here. Type in your search for it in Google.

Answer 4

You could always bake something special. You likely have most of the ingredients in your kitchen. I always like giving presents I make myself. It's relatively cheap and fast, but it says that you care enough to make the effort. You can go to Michaels or any gift/party supply place and buy a wax -coated box to put together or a decorative tin. You could even buy a blank one and decorate it (or, if you're a parent, have your child decorate it). For recipes, try browsing allrecipes.com. Things like fudge and candy are really easy to make and look difficult. Breads and cookies are simple but delicious. Check out the link below if you want to try your hand at baking.

Answer 5

Food gift. They get consumed and don't take up space in the house. She/he might not like silly gift items.

Answer 6

some people may not like the presents that u give them, such as clothes, jewelry, etc. why dont you try a gift certificates, or you could try a small box of chocolates from see's or godiva's.
or you could play it safe or give them a homemade card or something of the sort-it doesnt always have to cost money.

Answer 7

A gift certificate for the local coffee stop. Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts or whatever is near you.

Answer 8

Some kind of gift card either for a mall where they can use it in the store of their choice, or for a restaurant.

Answer 9

Bookstore gift card.

Answer 10

Candles