A Few Ideas for Christmas Gifts for Teachers

Are you done with your holiday shopping yet? Most of us still haven’t found the “perfect gifts” for everyone on the lists, especially for the people we’re not sure what to get. Show your appreciation to your child’s teacher with a thoughtful and nice, yet affordable Christmas gift this year. And if you wonder what would be appropriate and cherished, we have several ideas about Christmas gifts for teachers.

When it comes to Christmas gifts for school teachers, many people just buy whatever they find in the store. And while a nice perfume would be a great surprise for your sister or best friend, you can never tell if your child’s educator will even like the fragrance. That’s a good example of what not to buy – any personal stuff would be inappropriate, even if you think it’s nice. Jewelry and clothing are also out of the question here, because you will need to be familiar with the person’s individual taste and style. You can always send a Christmas card, but it’s not a good option, too. Christmas cards are not for the people we meet every day, so it will simply be a waste of money.

And here is the tricky part – while we don’t want to be too personal or casual with the Christmas gift for the teacher, we may unintentionally choose something that will insult them. That’s of course, giving them money, which is always an inappropriate, impolite and insulting gesture and shows lack of social skills and tact.

Giving discount vouchers of any kind is similar and it displays nothing but bad manners. And don’t even think about getting a bottle of expensive wine – it may be appreciated, but it is certainly not the kind of gift suitable for the person in charge of your child’s education.

After dismissing some of the options often bought for the holidays, you need to think of what will make a really good, smart and thoughtful Christmas gift for the kids’ teacher. There is a huge variety of items you can choose, but we have selected some of the most universal, flattering gifts that will be are sure to delight your child’s favourite educator.

Chocolates or a gift basket

Choose a nice box of assortment gourmet chocolates or fill a gift basket with ginger cookies, Christmas-themed candy, peppermint fudge, mixed nuts, dried fruit and so on. Add some coffee items – every teacher’s best friend, green or black tea, or anything yummy and not so full of calories. You can stick to a homemade gift basket, or you can buy one – there are various gift baskets in groceries and even on big online retailers like Amazon.com.

Books or music albums

Many people think that books are today obsolete, but in fact, books are always in style! You probably don’t know who the teacher’s favourite author is, so you can improvise with some of the hottest books of the year. Check Amazon’s Top 100 Books of 2013 to see the most successful and best-selling titles, choose one and simply buy it. And if you really consider giving a printed book old-fashioned, choose a digital edition – the website has a great variety at affordable prices. And if you are familiar with the teachers’ musical taste, you can opt for a musical album – a classical composer, a contemporary musician or a compilation of Christmas carols, it doesn’t matter that much. You can again get a CD or a digital copy of the album online at Amazon.

Gift cards

Gift cards are the most generic gifts, which makes them perfect for any person and any occasion. What’s more, they are the perfect solution when you are choosing a Christmas gift for someone not that close to you like the kids’ school teacher. Today, many shopping malls, stores and boutiques offer gift certificates or gift cards, so you can find practically anything you want. However, a spa gift card will be a great surprise for the teacher, showing them your respect and gratitude for their professional skills, patience, and care. It doesn’t have to be pricey or too luxurious – spa & wellness centers today offer a huge selection of affordable, yet pampering and delightful treatments and procedures. SpaFinder Gift Cards are currently the best solution, as they are accepted at thousands of salons and spas worldwide. And is there a better gift than giving someone the perfect experience?

There are many other gifts you can choose for your child’s teacher, but these several will give you the basics. After all, it’s not the item itself that matters on Christmas, it’s the message and the gesture!