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Writing Activity for Teacher Appreciation

By Jillian | May 3, 2016
Filed under: Kid Activities Tagged: fine motor activities, School, writing activities

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It’s that time of year again! We get to shower the teachers we love with the appreciation they deserve. Finding the perfect teacher gift can be a bit of a challenge.

I am really excited about the gift we’re making this year. It gives the kids a chance to show off the writing skills they’ve worked so hard on over the past year.

For this activity I’ve teamed up with SONIC Drive-In. Their #ThanksTeach campaign supports, through Limeades for Learning, teachers across the country during Teacher Appreciation Month.
For every retweet, share, or unique content created that incorporates #ThanksTeach in the month of May, SONIC will donate to public school classrooms, up to $1 million. To learn more visit LimeadesforLearning.com.
 love this creative teacher gift idea for teacher appreciation!
I actually planned this activity as a storytelling into writing activity. The kids changed it into something totally different. That’s what I really like about this gift idea. We can provide the tools they need to show their appreciation …just how they want to show it!

Writing Activity for Teacher Appreciation

What you need: Lined paper, white paper, colored pencils, pencils and note cards.

To prepare for this activity: cut two pieces of lined paper in half. Then create 15-20 writing prompt cards. On each card write a school related word.

love this creative teacher gift idea for teacher appreciation!

Here are some school words (to get you started):

  • classroom
  • teacher
  • desk
  • field trip
  • recess
  • math
  • book
  • homework
  • pencil
  • Mrs. (Mr.)
  • quiz
  • friend
  • student
  • learn

To carry out the activity: Invite your kids to write a story for their teacher using the half sheets of paper. Read through the cards together. Talk about different types of writing they’ve learned about this year.

Use only one side of the paper but fill as many pages as you would like!

Tip: If your little one needs a little help getting started, try making up a story using the prompt cards. You can go first. “Once upon a time there was a book that was accidentally left at school.” Give your kid an opportunity to add a bit to the story. You can go back and forth like this until inspiration strikes!

Adding in art:  Once the writing is complete, staple the writing pages to a sheet of white paper. Give the kids a chance to decorate the page for their teacher. That’s it! Easy, cute and fun!

love this creative teacher gift idea for teacher appreciation!

More about SONIC Drive-In’s Limeades for Learning

  • Each year, teachers spend more than $1 billion of their own money on school supplies. From books to technology to maps and music, teachers bring learning to life every day.
  • Since 2009, SONIC has served as an advocate for teachers in local communities through its Limeades for Learning program, a national initiative in partnership with DonorsChoose.org to provide teachers with essential funds to continue inspiring creativity and learning in public school classrooms across the country.
  • SONIC will launch #ThanksTeach images and videos across its Facebook, Instagram and Twitter channels for Teacher Appreciation Month For every retweet, share in the month of May, SONIC will donate to public school classrooms. Join the fun!

 

Check out the latest Hatch Kids video, sharing their #ThanksTeach moments.

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  1. Tracy Lyle says

    May 3, 2016 at 11:22 am

    I love to give gifts the teacher can enjoy over the summer. A fun bag for the beach with some magazines and snacks. I even add in a gift card to a book store so they can pick up their favorite summer read. As a teacher, I love a gift card to a local restaurant so I don’t have to cook on the last night of school. We can start summer with some relaxation!

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  2. Shannon Gardner says

    May 3, 2016 at 11:36 am

    This year, I’ve decided to do a few things. We’re giving banana bread, a Redbox basket (complete w/ Redbox codes, popcorn, soda & candy), donuts (“we donut we’d do without you”), flowers and other homemade goodies.

    Reply
  3. Katie K. says

    May 3, 2016 at 12:30 pm

    Teachers love Bath and Body Works! I usually will give a handsoap, a candle, or one of their Wallflowers for a gift, because it’s just a little something to pamper themselves with! Teachers do SO much for kids, and I’ve become so aware of this doing work myself with children in the school system. I love giving a special teacher something equally as special that she (or he!) can enjoy.

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  4. bryn says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    https://twitter.com/Bskb3/status/727594211806052352

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  5. Trina busch says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    I usually get them a pedicure. I think they deserve some relaxing and pampering time. I LOVE the idea of practicing writing skills and showing the teacher how far they have come!

    Reply
  6. bryn says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    I love giving beach bags, suntan lotion, lip balm and gift cards to jamba juice to get teachers in the mood for summer break

    Reply
  7. Kristine Griffin says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    I actually work for the public schools in Lincoln, Nebraska. We have a teacher retiring this year after 45 years of dedication! As a gift to her for both retiring and for Teacher Appreciation Week, I made her a plaque. It’s white with red polka dots (her favorite color), and it reads, “You have taken hands, opened several minds, and touched many hearts. ” She loved it, and was eager to take it home and hang it on her wall!

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  8. CR Williams says

    May 3, 2016 at 3:37 pm

    I gave her glass ware which I think she liked.

    Reply
  9. CR Williams says

    May 3, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    https://twitter.com/mommysweetiepie/status/727628367487361024

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  10. Ouida Allen says

    May 3, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    I think this is wonderful idea.
    I have been working in child care for about 30 years. I only got two gifts for Teacher Appreciation week.
    Thank you for doing this.

    Reply
  11. Mami2jcn says

    May 3, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    I homeschool so I haven’t given teacher gifts. I think a gift card would be a nice idea.

    Reply
  12. Mami2jcn says

    May 3, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/727666539852406784

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  13. Elena says

    May 3, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    I usually give gift cards

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  14. Elena says

    May 3, 2016 at 6:52 pm

    https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/727677131380039681

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  15. LaTanya says

    May 3, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    I will give gift cards and a homemade card that is made by my son

    Reply
  16. LaTanya says

    May 3, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/727741694603612160

    Reply
  17. Yvonne says

    May 4, 2016 at 12:14 am

    I’d rather give gift cards (so they can get whatever they really want!) but my daughter’s preschool has 5 teachers, so we’re going the home-made route and making small terrariums. Just succulents, moss, and paper cranes inside of glass jars.

    Reply
  18. Julie Wood says

    May 4, 2016 at 4:43 am

    I would give a Mason jar with a homemade cookie ingredients that they can make at home, or a nice Starbuck’s gift card to get a drink!

    Reply
  19. Julie Wood says

    May 4, 2016 at 4:44 am

    tweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/727826154862698496

    Reply
  20. Kelly D says

    May 4, 2016 at 6:32 am

    I usually try to do more practical gifts for teachers, like nice pens or a personalized notebook.

    Reply
  21. Kelly D says

    May 4, 2016 at 6:33 am

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/727853658981937152

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  22. Jessica To says

    May 4, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    I have given school supplies which the teacher requested.

    Reply
  23. Natalie says

    May 4, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    I gave my 1st grade teacher an ornament with her picture on it and the phrase ” My Hero Mrs. Dekam”.

    Reply
  24. Natalie says

    May 4, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/728014421818249218

    Reply
  25. Elizabeth J. says

    May 4, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    This year I am giving post-it note dispensers for my kids teachers! I think that’s a fun gift!

    Reply
  26. Elizabeth J. says

    May 4, 2016 at 10:34 pm

    https://twitter.com/teachers_market/status/728095236233134082

    Reply
  27. Trisha says

    May 5, 2016 at 7:02 am

    Find out the teacher’s favorite restaurant and give them a gift card.

    Reply
  28. Jessie C. says

    May 5, 2016 at 7:47 am

    For teacher appreciation, we have given coffee and wine baskets.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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  29. Jessie C. says

    May 5, 2016 at 7:48 am

    tweet-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/728233887227203585

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  30. heather says

    May 5, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    One fun thing that I have given a teacher is an apple themed gift basket.

    Reply
  31. Allison swain says

    May 6, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    We have given her home made gift baskets, and home made baked goods/ candy.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  32. Allison swain says

    May 6, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    Tweeted:

    https://twitter.com/allisonrswain/status/728686002060046338

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  33. Madeline says

    May 6, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    I’ve given small gift cards to a bookstore along with something homemade or handmade like cookies or a craft.

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  34. Madeline says

    May 6, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/728771296167919616

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  35. Margaret Smith says

    May 7, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    A huge jar of Hersey Kisses or some gift cards . Thanks so much.

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  36. Margaret Smith says

    May 7, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/729035527933054977

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  37. Amy Tong says

    May 7, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    our classroom collected 5 one dollar bills and have the kids write 5 notes on why they are thankful for their teacher. We collect a total of $100 and 100 notes, bind them into a special “note” book for the teacher.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  38. Amy Tong says

    May 7, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/729050719110602752

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  39. Elisa Marks says

    May 7, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    We usually go the gift card route with a special note from the child or a printable with funny things for the kids to fill out about their teacher.

    Reply
  40. Lisa Brown says

    May 8, 2016 at 5:20 am

    Make a fun and creative DIY art piece for the teacher in question.

    Reply
  41. Lisa Brown says

    May 8, 2016 at 5:20 am

    tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/729284780685041664

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  42. Cynthia C says

    May 8, 2016 at 6:56 am

    I have given gift cards to the local teacher supply store and they were appreciated very much.

    Reply
  43. Cynthia C says

    May 8, 2016 at 6:58 am

    Tweet
    https://twitter.com/clc408/status/729309390864560129

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  44. Elle says

    May 9, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    I like to go the gift card route so the teacher can get something he/she wants and give it with a childmade card and letter.

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  45. Elle says

    May 9, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/729784340863946752

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  46. Tina M says

    May 9, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    I usually give them gift cards

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  47. Tina M says

    May 9, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/729854214483152896

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  48. Will G says

    May 10, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    I’ve never given a gift before.

    Reply
  49. Will G says

    May 10, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    https://twitter.com/willgriesmer/status/730170563575070723

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  50. Erika says

    May 10, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    I like to bake a variety of cookies and package them in a cute tin. 🙂

    chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com

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  51. rachel says

    May 11, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    My babies are still home with me so nothing yet!

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  52. Thuy Vu says

    May 12, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    I like to bake brownies for my kids teachers and send it with a thank you note

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  53. Thuy Vu says

    May 12, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    https://twitter.com/spillerkustoms/status/730886216992886785

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  54. DeAnna Keller says

    May 13, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    We have given candles, bath & body lotions, shower gel, hand sanitizers, and given gift cards.

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  55. latoya says

    May 13, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    When I was a kid, I would give my favorite teachers gift cards.

    Reply
  56. latoya says

    May 13, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    https://twitter.com/sweeper785/status/731329171612270592

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  57. jenn giannetto says

    May 14, 2016 at 7:02 am

    I like to give cute mugs that I think teachers will like.

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  58. Arielle says

    May 14, 2016 at 8:13 am

    I usually do gift cards!

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  59. MaryAnn says

    May 14, 2016 at 8:41 am

    Last year I gave my son’s teacher a starbuck’s gift card for teacher appreciation.

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  60. MaryAnn says

    May 14, 2016 at 8:42 am

    Shared on twitter

    https://twitter.com/cochran_maryann/status/731509634284978176

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  61. Jennifer W says

    May 14, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    I like to give them a gift card to the local gourmet grocery store. This year I gave them that and a huge cookie from a local bakery.

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  62. Jennifer W says

    May 14, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    Twitter:

    https://twitter.com/VicVac7/status/731561932398952448

    Reply
  63. elizabeth miller says

    May 14, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    My daughters teacher is into canning so we got some Vintage Mason Jars and filled them with crafty labels. Her teacher last year was into scrapbooking so e made a basket full of scrapbooking gadgets.

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  64. Liza Vladyka says

    May 14, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    we give gifts

    Reply
  65. Pam Halligan says

    May 14, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    I have given gift cards to Bath and Body Works.

    Reply
  66. Pam Halligan says

    May 14, 2016 at 5:12 pm

    https://mobile.twitter.com/H3artonF1r3/status/731637541393305600

    Reply
  67. Rachel says

    May 14, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    I gave my teacher a homemade ornament.

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  68. Rachel says

    May 14, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    https://twitter.com/RachelGriesmer/status/731651721152204800

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  69. Elicia P says

    May 14, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    I learned that our teacher is having financial difficulties this year (She is friends with mutual friends of mine). I organized with my sons school mates moms to gather money to purchase her a Walmart gift card so that she may purchase anything that she needs.

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  70. Elicia P says

    May 14, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    Tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/lesh4537/status/731656923955757057

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  71. Debra Pauley says

    May 15, 2016 at 8:30 am

    I usually give gift cards

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  72. Cindy says

    May 15, 2016 at 10:34 am

    I like giving gift cards so the teacher can buy something she wants.

    Reply
  73. Betsy says

    May 15, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    this is a great idea! we usually do gift cards

    Reply
  74. Betsy says

    May 15, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    tweet: https://twitter.com/betsy5454/status/731928015316393987

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  75. deanna says

    May 15, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    We gave the Alex and Ani apple bangle. We love that company. #ThanksTeach moments

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  76. deanna says

    May 15, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    Here is my tweet
    https://twitter.com/dlw447/status/731934459704922112

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  77. Dee says

    May 15, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    I give them gift cards for self pampering — they deserve it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Dee says

      May 15, 2016 at 4:37 pm

      Tweeted https://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/731991530429370368

      Reply
  78. natasha says

    May 15, 2016 at 5:23 pm

    https://twitter.com/Natashalamoreu1/status/732003209246474240

    nlamore79 at gmail dot com

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  79. natasha says

    May 15, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    We have given our children’s teachers a homemade bouquet of flower made with construction and tissue paper also we have given a coffee themed gift basket.

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  80. Ashley C says

    May 16, 2016 at 5:21 am

    I gave Thirty One Gifts water bottle holders with a box of mix in teas

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  81. Michelle J. says

    May 16, 2016 at 6:35 am

    A gift card to a local place is always well-received!

    Reply
  82. Jodi T says

    May 16, 2016 at 8:22 am

    A little globe with tag that said “thanks for showing me the world” after a year learning about the continents.

    Reply
  83. Dana says

    May 16, 2016 at 11:44 am

    We picked berries and gave them to my son’s teacher in a pretty jar!

    Reply
  84. Anne says

    May 16, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    For an end-of-the-school-year gift, I think something non-school related is perfect. One fun pre-summer gift was a tote bag containing iced tea bags, a couple of tall glasses, pretty straws, and molds for ice cubes shaped like penguins.

    Reply
  85. Anne says

    May 16, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    I shared Sonic’s #ThanksTeach promotion, this giveaway, and your blog post on Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/NotherAnneOther/status/732292970976808961
    Thanks!

    Reply
  86. Ally says

    May 16, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    We used to bring our teachers fresh flowers from our yard. They don’t always need more things but almost everyone enjoys flowers!

    Reply
  87. Kristen says

    May 16, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    Not that original, but we’ve done a coffee shop gift card in a coffee mug.

    Reply
  88. Kristen says

    May 16, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/732374104821530624

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  89. Tammy Woodall says

    May 17, 2016 at 7:20 am

    We usually give Gift Cards. The kids love to make Arts & Crafts cards to put the Gift Cards in to make it a more personal gift.

    Reply
  90. Tammy Woodall says

    May 17, 2016 at 7:23 am

    Tweeted – https://twitter.com/tlawoodall/status/732576750228656128

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  91. Elizabeth says

    May 17, 2016 at 7:26 am

    I gave a teacher an African giraffe statuette from when I was in the Peace Corps!

    Reply
  92. Jolene Johnson says

    May 17, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    My daughter is only 3, but I plan to give gifts to her dance teacher after recital! I’m kinda crafty, and she’s getting married soon so I thought I would make a few things and Lacy (my daughter) could help. I’m sewing a bag holder, and with Lacy I haven’t decided yet. Possibly a bracelet, I have tons of quality jewelry making supplies as well!

    Reply
  93. Birdie Skolfield says

    May 17, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    We gave our sons Teacher a giant carmel apple with a little chalkboard sayin your the Apple of my Eye from AJ

    Reply
  94. Susan Smith says

    May 17, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    I always give gift cards and some Bath and Body Works products to female teachers so they can go shopping and come home and pamper themselves a bit.

    Reply
  95. Susan Smith says

    May 17, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/732759956080861184

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  96. Danielle McCoy says

    May 18, 2016 at 7:50 am

    I love filling a box with lots of cookies and having my kiddos make a card that looks like a chocolate chip cookie, and we write on it “Thanks for helping me to be a smart cookie!”

    Reply
  97. Annmarie W says

    May 18, 2016 at 9:30 am

    I like to give teachers a gift card to Michael’s or Joann’s craft stores!

    Reply
  98. Annmarie W says

    May 18, 2016 at 9:31 am

    I tweeted! https://twitter.com/amweeks/status/732971756458278912

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  99. Heather E says

    May 18, 2016 at 9:32 am

    We had a staff member that was leaving to move with her husband to another state and for several weeks before she left we took covert pictures of her with the children and other staff. Then we had each child (with the help of their parents) write a note to her. We attached the pictures and made a book out of it as a going away gift.

    Reply
  100. Heather E says

    May 18, 2016 at 9:35 am

    tweet ~ https://twitter.com/me_a_momma/status/732972674339766272

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  101. Gabrielly says

    May 18, 2016 at 4:13 pm

    My mom is a teacher, I will give her a gift card.

    Reply
  102. Peggy Johnson says

    May 18, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    One year I gave a pampering basket to some of the teachers. They included shower gel, body lotion, pedicure products, mug and tea bags and cocoa mix

    Reply
  103. lisa hollinger says

    May 18, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    My favorite teacher gift is a bottle of wine. I home school and know what i need 🙂

    Reply
  104. Melissa Curran says

    May 18, 2016 at 7:36 pm

    I’m not very creative, but I have done a Scentsy warmer and scent block before.

    Reply
  105. Melissa Curran says

    May 18, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    Here is my tweet
    https://twitter.com/frugalsinglemom/status/733124610510577664

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  106. BusyWorkingMama says

    May 19, 2016 at 5:49 am

    We take the easy way out and provide gift cards so teachers can get what they want/need. I do have my daughter add a nice personalized note.

    Reply
  107. Laura says

    May 19, 2016 at 8:15 am

    We don’t have any kids school aged quite yet, so I haven’t actually given any teacher appreciation gifts. Homemade gifts are the best though or gifts that the children have made. I’m sure teacher’s treasure them!

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  108. Laura says

    May 19, 2016 at 8:15 am

    Shared via Twitter – https://twitter.com/lauralynnrose/status/733315136681697281

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  109. StephaniePhelps says

    May 19, 2016 at 8:49 am

    One fun gift I gave one of my teachers was a quilt I had made for her with all her students names on it!

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  110. StephaniePhelps says

    May 19, 2016 at 8:50 am

    I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/733323490523287552

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  111. Barbara M says

    May 19, 2016 at 9:25 am

    The most fun gift for a teacher was a frame that our daughter decorated herself.
    She added a pic she had taken of the class.
    thank you

    Reply
  112. Barbara M says

    May 19, 2016 at 9:26 am

    Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/733332370124759040

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  113. Sunnie says

    May 19, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway, we homeschool, but when my girls wee in school, I made goodies for them.

    Reply
  114. Emma says

    May 19, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    I love giving sincere notes thanking a teacher for all they do. It’s the one gift you can never get enough of!

    Reply
  115. Sandy H says

    May 19, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    I do a popcorn pack with a movie gift card taped on it.

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  116. judith says

    May 20, 2016 at 8:05 am

    a homemade cake

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  117. amy stonger says

    May 20, 2016 at 8:34 am

    I love going with a bottle wine and a custom tag that says i know my kids the reason you drink.

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  118. wen budro says

    May 20, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    I have the kids make their own thank you cards. Then I try to buy a gift that will be fun and useful for each particular teacher. Gift cards, candy, certificates for fun places……something that they can use.

    Reply
  119. wen budro says

    May 20, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    https://twitter.com/wendybudrow/status/733799104451608576

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  120. Cheryl B says

    May 20, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    I create teacher survival bags, which I give in the month of May. They contain chocolate, water, a bag of chips, pencils, Pennsylvania, staples, stickies and dry erase markers.

    Reply
  121. Cheryl B says

    May 20, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    https://mobile.twitter.com/arress83/status/733826917305077760

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  122. Danielle Porter says

    May 20, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    My parent’s were my teachers and I gave them lots of hugs.

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  123. allyson tice says

    May 20, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    Every year I make my famous sugar cookies and give flowers in the shape of cupcakes for my kiddos teachers!

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  124. Noelle Carroll says

    May 20, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    https://twitter.com/noe1111/status/733866969955454976

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  125. Anastasia Falling says

    May 21, 2016 at 1:27 am

    As a kid, I gave handmade cards with candy 🙂 As an adult, it’s usually flowers or gift cards. I don’t know how fun any of that is lol but I certainly felt a lot of appreciation 🙂

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  126. Anastasia Falling says

    May 21, 2016 at 1:27 am

    Tweeted 🙂 – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/733936890970132481

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  127. OFG says

    May 21, 2016 at 6:47 am

    We find out the teacher’s favorites. Favorite candy, fruit, snacks and then make them a big basket full of their favorites!

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  128. OFG says

    May 21, 2016 at 6:47 am

    https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/734016070110040065

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  129. Jeffrey says

    May 22, 2016 at 1:22 pm

    For teachers that are just starting out my wife and I always donate books to her classroom. We feel its better than getting them another bottle of lotion or a candle!

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  130. Jeffrey says

    May 22, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    I shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/734479820541857792.

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  131. Claire says

    May 22, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    apple theme stuffis always cute

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  132. Lyka W says

    May 22, 2016 at 6:28 pm

    A movie night kit with snacks and DVDs in a popcorn bucket.

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  133. Gina M says

    May 23, 2016 at 8:04 am

    I recently gave my son’s Kindergarten teacher a full size a Yankee Candle, and a gift card to Barnes and Noble. I know she will enjoy it!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

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  134. Gina M says

    May 23, 2016 at 8:07 am

    tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/734762363069583360

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  135. Tamra H says

    May 23, 2016 at 9:05 am

    I normally just stick with gift cards, but there are some fun ideas on this post I’m going to have to try!

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  136. Tamra H says

    May 23, 2016 at 9:06 am

    tweet: https://twitter.com/Twenteries/status/734777423187869696

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  137. Yana says

    May 23, 2016 at 9:53 am

    It usually turns out that teachers get way too many mugs from students (guilty), so my mom and I instead gave them small brie warmers to soften cheese enough to make a nice cracker dip. We got so many thank you cards from them saying how useful and innovative it is.

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  138. mita says

    May 23, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    Tweet- https://twitter.com/mitadav/status/734834866982912000

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  139. mita says

    May 23, 2016 at 12:55 pm

    I give gift cards.

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  140. Dominique Cloutier says

    May 23, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    https://twitter.com/myWAHW/status/734905768881754113

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  141. Dominique Cloutier says

    May 23, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    I always love giving my kid’s teachers a bottle of wine! Lords know they need it after a long week! lol

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  142. Linda says

    May 24, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    I make gift baskets with beauty items and gift cards.

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  143. Linda says

    May 24, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    Tweet https://twitter.com/Lindiac/status/735218951060213760

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  144. Amy Honious says

    May 24, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    We used to give large bakery boxes filled to the brim with sweets of all types to all of my kids teachers. So much fun and family time baking, cooking and decorating. We continued this from grade school all the way through high school graduation. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  145. Rebecca says

    May 25, 2016 at 9:22 am

    I think that flowers are always a nice gift and very thoughtful.

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  146. Rebecca says

    May 25, 2016 at 9:23 am

    https://mobile.twitter.com/Michael64263870/status/735506527231082498

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  147. sandra says

    May 25, 2016 at 11:19 am

    a cupcake decorated like an apple

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  148. Kristie says

    May 25, 2016 at 8:03 pm

    I like to give gift cards to restaurants. Everyone needs to eat. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  149. Kristie says

    May 25, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/kdonelson/status/735667733124243456

    kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  150. jberry says

    May 26, 2016 at 10:01 am

    Recently gave a Yeti tumbler & you’d have thought it was made of gold,lol.

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  151. Paol Trenny says

    May 26, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    I gave my kids teachers water bottles filled with their favorite mini board games and candies.

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  152. Paol Trenny says

    May 26, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    https://twitter.com/emscout9/status/735958445522714624

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  153. Janet R. says

    May 27, 2016 at 9:43 am

    We’ve given a bag full of classrooms supplies. A coffee shop gift card attached to a card that said “Thanks A “Latte”” One year my daughter made her teacher a canvas collage.

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  154. Elizabeth pergande says

    May 27, 2016 at 11:09 am

    My 2nd grade teacher was the most wonderful teacher I had. truckredford(at)gmail(Dot)com

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  155. Elizabeth pergande says

    May 27, 2016 at 11:13 am

    https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/736249733031677953

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  156. Regina says

    May 27, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    I honestly don’t think I have given a gift to a teacher..but I think I would try to find out what he/she likes and perhaps give gift card to favorite restaurant, clothing store, etc.

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  157. Carolsue says

    May 27, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    I bouquet of flowers always worked for us.

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  158. Carolsue says

    May 27, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    Tweet
    https://twitter.com/MsCarolsueA/status/736368973156126725

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  159. maria cantu says

    May 28, 2016 at 9:34 am

    I think gift cards are the way to go.

    Reply
  160. Tina W says

    May 28, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    I like watching Groupon for deals for things like a spa day or wine tasting, then giving those to teachers.

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  161. Tina W says

    May 28, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    tweeted: https://twitter.com/tinawoo21/status/736706036879368192

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  162. Kerry says

    May 28, 2016 at 6:38 pm

    My kids gave their teachers a cute necklace one year that they all really liked.

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  163. Rebecca Graham says

    May 29, 2016 at 12:15 am

    I gave my son’s teacher a rain stick. It made the noises of a rain fall.

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  164. Kerry says

    May 29, 2016 at 7:42 am

    tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/736929708286349312

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  165. allyson tice says

    May 29, 2016 at 10:21 am

    i gave both my childrens teachers jars filled with 131 kisses candies! this is how many school days they have each year and she has to eat one each day and when there are no more they are done with school for the summer!

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  166. amy rouse says

    May 29, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    What is a fun gift you’ve given for teacher appreciation? The only one I can think of is movie tickets.

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  167. amy rouse says

    May 29, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    https://twitter.com/dropastitch/status/736997791570874368

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  168. Echota Keller says

    May 29, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    When I was a kid, we didn’t really give the teachers gifts, and my son is homeschooled, so I don’t have experience with this particular activity.

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  169. Sarah L says

    May 29, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    Since I volunteer at the botanic gardens I would give a blooming plant or herb.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  170. Sarah L says

    May 29, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    https://twitter.com/slehan/status/737088445600800768

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  171. Janice Cooper says

    May 29, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    I have to say a gift card to a restaurant

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  172. Janice Cooper says

    May 29, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/737134288689324032

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  173. Ellie Wright says

    May 29, 2016 at 9:55 pm

    I like to give my boys’ teachers nice leather planners and fun and funky pens.

    Reply
  174. Ellie Wright says

    May 29, 2016 at 9:55 pm

    tweeted

    https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/737144945270607872

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  175. Bert Ruiz says

    May 30, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    This year we gave our kids teachers a mason jar tumbler with an assortment of teas, In the past we have made snack baskets, gave them gift cards, perfumes and crafts made by the kids

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  176. bert ruiz says

    May 30, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    tweeted https://twitter.com/iamdadtastic/status/737364596684558336

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  177. Betty C says

    May 30, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    We put together a movie night gift basket. Credit for a movie rental, popcorn and other snacks, soft drinks and a nice scented candle.

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  178. Betty C says

    May 30, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/737424921765109760

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  179. Aimee Webber says

    May 30, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    Gift card to a local nail salon, a pedicure is much needed after a long school year!

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  180. Thomas Murphy says

    May 30, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    I gave a teacher a GC to a spa.

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  181. Thomas Murphy says

    May 30, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/737449587389128704

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  182. Kim Reid says

    May 30, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    My favorite gift to give a teacher is a Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts gift card, thanks!

    Reply
  183. Kim Reid says

    May 30, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/kimbreid/status/737461403406204928

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  184. Shannon says

    May 30, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    I made a wreath out of crayons and put the teachers name in the middle.

    Reply
  185. Shannon says

    May 30, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    https://mobile.twitter.com/shiebs24b/status/737474689052741633

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  186. Kathryn C says

    May 30, 2016 at 10:36 pm

    #SweepstakesEntry- comment

    when I was much younger, my mom would help me decorate tote bags and fill with small packets of cookies, crackers & other snacks to make a unique gift basket gifts for my teachers

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  187. Kathryn C says

    May 30, 2016 at 10:39 pm

    #SweepstakesEntry tweet:

    https://twitter.com/thrincor/status/737518483785711617

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  188. Shawn Gallagher says

    May 30, 2016 at 11:12 pm

    Ive given a teacher a gift card to Starbucks before because all she drink with coffee and she was one of my favorite teachers

    Reply
  189. Shawn Gallagher says

    May 30, 2016 at 11:13 pm

    https://mobile.twitter.com/Esham4life/status/737526881889574912

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  190. Faith J. says

    May 30, 2016 at 11:44 pm

    I’ve actually made a classroom scrapbook for my teacher before

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  191. Faith J. says

    May 30, 2016 at 11:44 pm

    Tweeted too! https://mobile.twitter.com/faithjacklynswe/status/737534963017351168

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  192. Angel Jacklyn says

    May 31, 2016 at 3:22 am

    Miss Wilson… she made everything fun!

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  193. Angel Jacklyn says

    May 31, 2016 at 3:23 am

    https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/737588663110893568

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  194. Joy Wilkins says

    May 31, 2016 at 7:25 am

    For my son’s kindergarten teacher, another mom and I went to the local pottery store and the owner helped them create a plate with a “tree” on it by placing all of their thumb prints (they were the leaves on the tree). Then we inscribed their initials in each print and the kids painted it. Then the owner put it in the kiln. It turned out really sweet. I wish I had a picture to share1
    Here’s my tweet: https://twitter.com/smilingsmyfav1/status/737648808113274880

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  195. angie says

    May 31, 2016 at 7:36 am

    I have actually never given a gift to a teacher. I don’t have kids of my own and, when I was young, we were too poor to do something like this. :-/ Sorry! Just being honest!

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  196. angie says

    May 31, 2016 at 7:37 am

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/737653573815808000

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  197. Tabathia B says

    May 31, 2016 at 8:54 am

    I would say supplies for her classroom that i donated and a gift card

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  198. Tabathia B says

    May 31, 2016 at 8:55 am

    tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/737672976070520833

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  199. Erica Best says

    May 31, 2016 at 10:08 am

    giftcard are my fave

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  200. Erica Best says

    May 31, 2016 at 10:08 am

    https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/737689476173008897

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  201. Kathryn C says

    May 31, 2016 at 10:38 am

    #SweepstakesEntry tweet:

    https://twitter.com/thrincor/status/737699472906543104

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  202. harmony burmeister says

    May 31, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    I made an apple gift basket filled with all different apple stuff like soap and a itunes gift card

    Reply
  203. Jerry Marquardt says

    May 31, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    The most fun gift you’ve given for teacher appreciation was the time I hand-made a ceramic apple and gave it to her for my teacher’s desk.

    Reply
  204. Jerry Marquardt says

    May 31, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    I publicly Tweeted this giveaway: https://twitter.com/versatileer/status/737742004331909120

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  205. Emi says

    May 31, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    The teachers think that it is fun that I give gift cards. I usually get amazon ones for convenience but I notice that they spend them on classroom stuff instead of using them for themselves. I once made a light table for one of my kid’s teachers and notices that it was taken apart and used in multiple different projects (but never as a light table).

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  206. amanda whitley says

    May 31, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    my boys arent in school yet but i have a ton pinned on pinterest for teacher appreciation gifts already for when they are.

    Reply
  207. Sarah Lynch says

    May 31, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    I’ve given a teacher a project I made in pottery class, it was a coffee mug. That was in 7th grade.

    Reply

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