New ideas for teachers' gifts 2013

As the Summer Term rushes by, another school year is drawing to a close. Primary school children are saying farewell to familiar faces and thinking about 'big school' in September. The Year 11s are looking forward to the end of the exams and maybe a Leavers' Ball! And once the A Levels are over the sixth formers will bid farewell to school forever.

Schooldays are full of ups and downs and there are times when most kids just want to escape from school, homework and, above all, teachers! But come the end of term or the school year, most of them are actually quite sad to be moving on and look back on the year with some happy memories and even - yes! - gratitude!

'Teacher You're A Super Star' Gift Tag

Pretty well  every child has at least one teacher they really appreciate. It might be a form tutor who has seen them through thick and thin over the years. Or the teacher who was never too busy to help with coursework and the stresses of exams. For primary children, a kind class teacher can become almost a second mum! And let's not forget the classroom assistants who can be a real lifeline at times.

So as the school year draws to an end, pupils of all ages and their parents think about finding a little gift for teacher to say thank you for all they have done. It doesn't have to break the bank, and it may be just a heartfelt card, but it means the world to a busy teacher to know their efforts have been appreciated.

Wonderful Teacher Card

 Teachers are always writing notes so these little pads with a 'Thank you teacher' tag make a thoughtful gift.

Thank you teacher pad

A bookmark always comes in handy and teachers will enjoy this thank you gift whenever they settle down with a book.

Thank you teacher bookmark

This little apple token is really pretty with its beading, embroidered thank you message and gift tag.

Apple Thank You Token

This delicious coconut scented soap in a pretty ribboned box is a real treat!

Boxed Coconut Soap

 

She will love this vintage feel 'Best Teacher' wooden hanging heart, with its distressed ivory paint finish and dangling beads. Just the thing to hang around the home or in the classroom for a boost after a tough day!

Best Teacher Hanging Heart

When your teacher is buried under piles of marking, reports and lesson plans, the message on one of these cool 'Keep Calm' notebooks couldn't be more appropriate!

Keep Calm Notebooks

A thoughtful gift for a teacher at the end of term, this baked apple scented candle looks pretty in a vintage style cream tin, decorated with a wooden heart on the lid, and a paper ribbon around the tin with the wording 'Thank You Teacher'. A deliciously scented addition for the home, it is sure to please a favourite teacher.

Thank you teacher candle

A lovely handmade product that your favourite teacher will just love! These pretty handbag mirrors are backed in cream velvet fabric and finished with an appliquéd red and white apple  It pops into a little felt case that has 'World's Best Teacher' embroidered in burgundy stitching. They make a sweet little gift for the end of term or to say thank you for your teachers' help.

World's Best Teacher Handbag Mirror

Another great personalised teacher gift that we can get out in 7 days is this 'Best Teacher' notebook. Your teacher's name will appear in the star and in the inside page you can put your own personal message of thanks.

Best Teacher Notebook

Here is a cute keyring she can use to make sure the classroom keys don't go missing.

Best Teacher Keyring

The same little character is available as a hand carved model bearing the message 'best teacher'.

Special Teacher Token

 
This pretty grey box can be filled with a few sweets or a little gift or note, or it can be given just on its own to store small keepsakes or pieces of jewellery.

'Thank You Teacher' Gift Box

 
We have lots more ideas for  Teachers' Gifts on the site to take a look and see if there is something Miss or Sir will love!