I know I am falling behind in my Handmade Christmas posts, part of it is a serious lack of being at home and part of it is fear of giving away the gifts to my family…
Today, I’m here to show you a great teacher gift, though! I originally saw this at Domestically Speaking. My nephew & I made it for his teachers on the first day of school!
All you need is an old mason jar (or any recycled glass jar), a bag of peanut MnMs (or regular, plus a few for yourself), scrapbook paper, rafia ( ribbon or anything to tie it with will work).
I just typed the little saying up in Word and printed it it on cardstock. You can change it up anyway you like.
Cut it out, punch a whole, a tie it on! I also cut a little circle of paper to go under the lid!
What do you think? Do you give your teachers gifts?!? I’d love for you to link up your ideas in the comments section!
Here is the gift I made for my kids teachers….http://twoforonetwins.wordpress.com/2012/04/23/teacher-appreciation-week/
this is such a great idea. a great affordable gift with a personal touch. right up my alley!
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Trust me…teachers do not want this. They deserve much more. They have nurtured, loved, tolerated on some days and taught your child all year. Give them something better. It’s a cute idea, but include a gift card for a pedicure (even just $ towards it) or to Starbucks. They deserve it!!!!!! Trust me.
I used to be a teacher and also have been a parent in a very difficult financial state so I do see both sides to this story. I agree, teachers deserve so much more but I also understand we did not go into this profession for the financial end of it. Parents want to show their teachers gratitude but can’t always afford to give what they would like. There was a time I could give my sons 7 preschool teachers each $50 and now $5 is difficult. Yet I want my son to learn about giving and not always be in th wanting state if mind. I also don’t feel young children learn as much from handing someone a gift card as they do if they took the time to make something for someone. I would hope the teacher on the receiving end would appreciate the time and energy put into the gift and would know if the parent could do more, they would.