Need ideas for teacher presents, from another teacher

18 years ago

Hi all,

My Dh is a teacher in a small K-12 school and last year I made hot chocolate mix to give to all the teachers. I am trying to come up with ideas of something small to give to all the teachers. We have 25 teachers total. Needs to be economical (re: cheap) I do lots of crafts, sewing, cooking and baking. Any ideas for presents would be great. I have started to do some computer crafting so that would be another idea. We also have a 2yr old and 4 month old so a quick craft would also be appreciated.

Stacie

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Carmelita2468
18 years ago
Stacie,
I do a lot of laminated cards/magnets and have some teacher ones. Would you be interested in that?

First I'll have to see just what I have left as I lost a ton of files in the BIG CRASH of '05. Didn't have everything backed up.

Carmen
gardeningwithbaby
Original Author
18 years ago
Carmen,

Yes I would be interested. I can go to school and do the lamination. Also thought of doing the candy bar cover things.

Stacie
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Carmelita2468
18 years ago
Stacie,
Great that you have access to a laminator! I will look thru my files and send you some in JPG form.

Carmen
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My best-est, cheapest gift was a Christmas dollar store coffee mug - with a packet of hot chocolate and a candy cane in it . (Mint chocolate - yum !) I Stuffed in the stuff that looks like Easter grass - but it's clear & irridized ... added a bow and a merry Christmas tag and - tah dah ! A wonderful take home gift !

( I went one step farther for my drinking friends - I added a teeny bottle of peppermint schnapps instead of the candy cane !) *wink*
fuzzykat37
18 years ago
how about the cocoa cones, they are cute and cheap
Carmelita2468
18 years ago
Stacie,
I sent you two files and was wondering if you ever received them.

Thanks, Carmen
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18 years ago
How about votive candles with a special message from you? Print the picture/words on white tissue paper, place on candle. Heat with craft heat gun and it melts a thin layer of wax that will soak the tissue paper and leave you looking at the picture/words only. Very impressive and fast once you get the hang of it. Works great with photos, too.

I do this for quick gifts.
Red_Confetti
18 years ago
You are probably well aware of what YOU'D like to receive as a little gift, Stacie... your hubby no doubt has favorites, too, and probably a list of "Oh, no, not another one of THESE!" LOL!!

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After you read through these ideas, you will see that most teachers like something they can actually use... at home or in the classroom, like a gift certificate, cookies, homemade breads, a supply of pencils, markers, a tote... Bet you'll find something that is just what your hubby would like to receive! So probably his colleagues would, too!
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18 years ago
Today while in my 3rd graders class, I realized I need to include a few packets of fun stickers. She was handing them out as rewards for keeping on task and/or finishing up all work.
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lohn_cookie
18 years ago
Stacie -
How about "We Whisk You a Merry Christmas" - $$ Store Kitchen Whisk filled with Hershey Kisses (or any other individually wrapped chocolate candy) - I did these for a Secret Santa gift a couple of years ago, and got lots of ohs & ahs over them.
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18 years ago
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