Four cheap ways to say thanks to a brilliant teacher with sentimental gifts
YOU can send special thanks to a brilliant teacher without having to spend lots of money.
The gifts that school staff remember most are the ones that come from the heart.
So, go small on spending and big on sentiment to show a teacher just how much you care about them . . .
SEND SOME E-MOTION: You can send a free e-card to a teacher or another member of school staff through the National Thank a Teacher website at thankateacher.co.uk.
Ask your child to spell out what that person means to them and then get the message sent electronically. If your child feels shy, they can send the message without their name on it.
HANDMADE TREASURES: Teaching staff love homemade gifts that show off their students’ brilliance.
You could paint a plant pot using a simple kit, from around £4, and add flowers or long-lasting herbs that a teacher can treasure.
DIY bookmarks are always cherished when a child is moving on to a new chapter. You can easily find free templates to print out online, or just make your own using strips of card.
Simply painting a rock with a special message or giving a handmade keyring will make a teacher’s heart melt.
STIR UP SOME MEMORIES: Your teaching assistant or caretaker might soon forget store-bought biscuits, but they will cherish the memory of homebaked cookies or cakes long after the last crumb has been eaten.
Taking time to cook up something special means a lot — and present it in a pretty box for an even bigger treat. Check out The Works for gift boxes.
THE WRITE STUFF: The surefire way to a teacher’s heart? Tell them how they’ve helped.
You can quickly download free thank-you letter and card templates online.
For an extra touch, make a card saying “thank you for helping me grow” and slip a packet of seeds inside — forget-me-nots will hit the right note
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