I’m a savvy shopper and I’ve found the best end-of-year teacher presents from Home Bargains – they’re from just £1.99
A SAVVY shopper has found the best end-of-year teacher presents – so if you are yet to get yours, you’ll need to check this out.
With many schools in the UK set to break up for the summer holidays very soon, if you aren’t sure what to buy your child’s teacher, then don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place.
And even better, if the cost of living crisis has made your purse feel tighter than ever before, you’ll be thrilled to know that you can nab a huge selection of cheap buys from Home Bargains, with prices starting at just £1.99.
Whether you want to give some cookies or a notebook, or a cute mug or soft toy, the popular chain has a great variety of buys, which have left social media users beaming.
One bargain hunter and savvy saver named Ashleigh took to social media to share her thoughts on the end-of-year gifts.
Posting online, the Home Bargains shopper shared her video with the caption ‘Thank you teacher gifts at Home Bargains from just £1.99’ and said: “As the end of term approaches, it’s time to pick up some great thank you teacher gifts and Home Bargains have got you covered for less than £1.99 with a selection of gifts.”
First of all, Ashleigh spotted a best teacher chocolate board, for £4.99, to which she shared: “Absolutely love this chocolate board, how cute is this?”
She then continued: “They also had this little plushie for £1.99 as well, absolutely adorable, and this cute little biscuit tin full of biscuits for £2.49.”
Ashleigh spotted a glasses case for £1.99, gorgeous glasses for £2.99 and a “cute” four pack of biscuits for just 99p.
She continued: “How cute are these for 99p – a four pack of biscuits – I loved these, definitely picking those up.”
The bargain hunter also picked up a £1.99 tumbler, as well as a teacher mug and matching pen set for £2.99.
She then explained: “They also had loads of little notebooks that you could pick up to go with your little sets for £1.49 as well – they had both hardback and spiral back as well to help the teacher.”
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ashleighmoneysaver, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 110,100 views.
Parents were impressed with the cheap buys and many took to the comments to express this.
Should you buy a teacher a gift?
IF you are wondering whether or not to buy your child's teacher an end-of-year gift, look no further...
As the summer holidays fast approach, Fabulous Senior Digital Writer and mum-of-two Sarah Bull weighs in on whether you should feel obliged to buy your kids’ teachers a present to mark the end of term.
Sarah said: “It can be pricey trying to keep the kids entertained during six weeks off school.
“But before the end of term, parents all over the country are also trying to budget for gifts for their kids’ teachers too.
“With teachers, teaching assistants, SEN specialists and other beloved staff members to buy for, it can be an expensive business.
“And while lots of schools actively discourage parents from spending their money on end-of-term presents for teachers, I consider it an obligation.
“After all – I know how tough my kids can be at home, and their teachers have to keep them in check for the majority of the day – so don’t they deserve a token of appreciation?
“I also wouldn’t want my children to feel left out when their friends arrive at school armed with pressies for their teachers.
“While some parents go all out with gifts, with alcohol and flowers popular choices, I’ll be doing my best to stay at the £5 mark for each of the four staff members I’ll be buying for.
“And with some fab options in stores like Poundland, Home Bargains and B&M, it should be easy for me to stick to my budget.”
One person said: “Will be going there.”
Another added: “Oh no I wish I had seen this earlier. I’ve spent over £50 at Card Factory.”
Not to sound ungrateful but no teacher wants this tat
TikTok user
However, some teachers weren’t so keen – as one wrote: “Honestly – teachers don’t want all the tatty stuff!
“Edible stuff and a card with a personal thank you message always goes down well!”
A second chimed in: “Not to sound ungrateful but no teacher wants this tat.
Will be going there
TikTok user
“A simple box of chocolates, a bottle of wine/beers or a coffee shop voucher if you wanna spend more, are the best gifts.”
Meanwhile, many TikTok users were confused as to why people would buy a teacher presents in the first place.
One user questioned: “Why on earth would you buy your teacher a present!! We never did in my day.”
Whilst someone else penned: “They get a wage!”
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