Are you stuck for what to give your child’s teacher or scout/guide leader or crèche teacher as a thank you present? We asked Mykidstime parents for their best ideas for a present for teacher and here are 10 of our favourites:

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#1. Some Home Baking

Give a really sweet last day’s coffee break by helping your child make a batch of muffins or cakes. For that extra special touch how about adding the teacher’s name and a thank you, it won’t cost much but it will go down a treat! Check out our Recipes for some inspiration.

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#2. Home-made Gifts

Most teachers are delighted to receive a home-made card or drawing or something they have made themselves. Encourage your child to take their time to make it as special as they can and to write a thank you message to their teacher.

“I’m going to get my kids to make their creche teachers a card each & I will be making some homemade chocolate truffles & will pop a few in a little box for them as a gesture”

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#3. Personalised Sweets & Treats

How about a selection of sweets or treats but with a personal message written on them?

Like our cupcake suggestion above, why not set aside some time one afternoon after school to make some special treats and ice or decorate them with the teacher’s initials?

For example, these love heart jam tarts.

#4. Offer Your Time

Why not offer to come in and share your expertise or talent with the class for the next school term? Teachers are always appreciative when parents can use their skills to help educate their pupils.

You don’t have to be an artist or a computer whizz. Offer to come in and sit with kids during their reading hour or help with maths or start a chess club. (NB You do need to be garda-vetted so making this offer now will allow some time to arrange that and for the teacher to think through the schedule for the new term).

#5. A Plant

Unlike a bunch of flowers which will only last a few days at the most, a lavender plant or a flowering dahlia are nice gifts that the teacher can continue to enjoy after school is out and maybe even plant out in their garden.

#6. Something Book-ish

A well chosen selection of books for the class library will be much appreciated for next term. You don’t have to spend very much: a bundle of second-hand books tied up with a big bow is a thoughtful gift. Or what about a book token for he or she to enjoy some non-classroom reading over the summer holidays?

We like the “A Present for My Teacher” books from Pooter Publishing. They tell the story of the journey the child makes while deciding on a present for their Teacher. In the end they decide to get their Teacher a pair of colourful socks instead. Each book is wrapped, has a gift tag, is a children’s story and comes with a gorgeous pair of socks. There’s a present for male teacher version and a present for female teacher version too.

#7. A Fruit Basket

Arrange for your local fruit and veg shop to make up a basket with a selection of fruit.  Ask your child to draw a little card with some fruit on it and put a Happy Munching message on it.

“They make them up to the price you can afford and it’s also a healthy option!”

#8. An Angel

For something a bit different, how about a handmade angel from Busy Beaders? They come in any colour and are a lovely present to give to the teacher as a thank you gift, “from your angel to a teaching angel”. They would also make a lovely gifts for SNAs, bus drivers, lollipop people etc.

When you order and pay directly with Paypal, you can order any colour or make up your own combination, Helena who owns Busy Beaders will hand make your angel and send that out to you.

#9. Club Together For a Gift

It’s tricky to be able to find reasonable presents at a reasonable cost. So why not club together with a few other parents. With everyone putting a few euros in, you’ll have enough to buy a larger gift together.

“A few of us are putting in a fiver each and getting a voucher for the local shopping centre. She can choose what she wants to buy”

#10. Pass Along Some Magazines

Save any magazines you buy over a few months and hand over a bundle for the next batch of art & craft projects.