Gift Card Tree for Teacher

Another take of the Gift Card Tree I did HERE and same song, second verse of the Gift Card Wreath I did HERE.

New to the Gift Card Wreath/Tree?

It is a really simple way for Room Moms to coordinate a group Christmas gift for the teacher that she will definitely enjoy and use!

As a room mom, we always send out a principal approved letter/email to all of the parents in the class.  It asks for them to communicate with the Room Mom if they are sending a card, are sending money for the Room Mom to buy the card or if they are doing something else.  There is no pressure to participate.  The key is to set a deadline early enough that if you need to go pick up a few extra cards and/or send reminders, you have enough time.  Sometimes, if there are not many cards, I'll purchase cards of smaller amounts to fill up the tree.

The trees were personalized with the teachers' favorite colors/themes and their initials.

The card stock initials are from the Paper Studio that I simply decorated with scrap paper, glitter and ribbons.

A variety of cards from the teacher's "favorites" list make this gift a real no brainer!

Merry Christmas to all of the teachers out there!

Smiles!!!

PTA Teacher Appreciation Gifts - Day Five

On the fifth and final day of Teacher Appreciation Week

we gave each of the teachers these little potted petunias.

They made our PTA room smell so sweet!!

 

We attached the labels to cut down wooden skewers.

You can print your own label, just

CLICK HERE

 

To see our other PTA teacher gifts

click below

Friday

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

 

Stay tuned to see all of Teacher Appreciation Week Hospitality Events!

PTA Teacher Appreciation Gifts - Day Three

On the third day of Teacher Appreciation Week we gave each of the teachers a Chinese take-out box filled with custom fortune cookies.

One side of the fortune had a "thank you" from the PTA and on the other side it had an inspirational teacher quote.  They seemed to go over pretty well.

We order our take out boxes from Uline AND

the fortune cookies from KC Fortune Cookie Company.

Oh!  And the Chinese symbols at the bottom of the label supposedly say "Thank You" in Chinese.  We all laughed a little because we trust whatever we read on the internet!  It could say something completely off color for all we know!

To see some of our other gifts, click below
First Gift
Day One
Day Two

 

Smiles!



PTA Teacher Appreciation Gifts - Day Two

Our awesome PTA Hospitality Chair (aka me) had the task of coming up with affordable daily gifts for our AMAZING teachers and staff.

 

Our hospitality budget is pretty small so we have to be creative.

Giving each teacher a pack of pens was out of the question so instead, I went with a fun pen for everyone.  They're called INFINITY pens and are permanent metallic markers.

(CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THE PENS)

We just added the tag under the cap to help it look less chintzy.

 

Our week's theme was a vintage school house look so we used kraft paper for almost everything.

(You'll see this again and again through out the upcoming posts.)

The labels were printed on the kraft paper then simply punched out with the extra large scallop punch.  Also, doing everything with the black ink saved some on costs as I could just use the ink jet printer.

 

 CLICK HERE

for the First PTA gift

 

CLICK HERE

Day one gift

 

More gifts coming soon!

 

Smiles!!



PTA Teacher Appreciation Gifts - Day One

The first day of Teacher Appreciation Week we  asked the students to bring a flower and note of thanks to their teachers.  To collect all of the flowers we gave them each a vase with a floral pick holding a Thank You tag.  A lot of the vases were donated.  One generous family probably donated 50 of the vases themselves.  We are so fortunate to have such involved families at our school!

 

Don't they look pretty filled with flowers?

(This teacher actually needed TWO vases to hold all of her flowers!!  What a great problem to have, huh?!?)

 

For the Free Printable Label

Click HERE

(printable on Avery Kraft Label 22808)

 

Click HERE

for the first gift we gave the teachers

Stay tuned for the whole week of gifts donated by our PTA!

Teacher Appreciation Gift - Post It Notes

The final day of Teacher Appreciation Week's theme was

"It Should Be Posted EVERYWHERE!  Our Teachers are the Best!"

The students were all asked to bring a pad of post it notes to their teachers.

 

If you've followed for awhile, I gave post it notes as a Teacher Appreciation Gift two years ago, too.

You can see that I just revamped THAT IDEA here.

CLICK HERE to see my first Post It teacher gift.

 

An easy way to wrap up a post it pad is to simply put it in one of those cellophane treat bags and tie with a bow.  You can buy 50 of those bags for between $1 - $2.  Once you have them, you find a million ways to use them!

 

Keep in mind, most students interact with more than their main classroom teacher.  Taking a little something to those other teachers in your child's life will mean so much to them!

 

Day Two

Day Three

Day Four

 

Previous Years' Gifts

 

Smiles!!

Teacher Appreciation Gift - Duct Tape

Day four of Teacher Appreciation Week's theme was

"We're Stuck on You!"

Students were asked to bring duct tape, highlight tape, glue sticks or magnets.

 

We chose some of the cute duct tape we've seen around.

I really thought about just writing on the outside of the tape, but I was already on the computer so I went ahead with these labels.

Again, I just printed them off on white card stock, punched them with the extra large scallop punch and attached them with a glue dot.

 

If you missed Day Two

CLICK HERE.

If you missed Day Three

CLICK HERE.

 

Don't forget to include your kids' "Specials" teachers when you are purchasing gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week!

 

Smiles!

Teacher Appreciation Gift - Clorox Wipes

Day three of our Teacher Appreciation Gifts theme was

"We're Coming Clean!  You're the Best!"

Students were asked to bring Clorox wipes, Lysol or paper towels.

(Paper towels may seem strange, but the only place in our school you will find paper towels are in the Kindergarten rooms and in the teacher bathrooms.  If there happens to be a spill in the classroom, the teacher either uses her own paper towels or Kleenex!)

 

I printed off these labels on white cardstock, punched them out with an extra large scallop punch, had the kids write the teachers names at the top and their names at the bottom and stuck them on with a glue dot.

Feel free to print your own labels HERE.

 

If you missed Day Two TAW gift

CLICK HERE.

 

Smiles!

 

Teacher Appreciation Gifts - Dry Erase Markers

 

This year our school focused on bringing gifts that our teachers could really use...well, except for the first day when we showered them with flowers.   Flowers are just a nice thing, right?

 

So, on the second day, the theme was

"Our teachers receive high marks!"

The students were asked to bring a dry erase marker.

Can you imagine what a great day it would be for a teacher to receive a dry erase marker from each child?!? 

 

We found a deal on dry erase sets at Sam's.

I just made a quick tag on the computer, cut it out and taped it with clear packing tape to the package.

Easy, peasy lemon squeezy!

 

Because getting gifts for each child's teacher as well as each special teacher can be expensive, we decided to spread out the gifts for the specials teachers.  The P.E. coaches got a gift one day, the music teacher another day and so on and so on.

(Please remember these teachers.  They give so much of themselves everyday and often get overlooked during Teacher Appreciation Week.  Also, the librarian, nurse & office staff appreciate being recognized as well.)

 

Stay tuned for more gifts from teacher appreciation week!

 

Smiles!!!

Apple of My Eye Cake Pops

Sweet little Apple Cake Pops for our sweet teachers!

Bakerella does a version using pretzels for the stems. I used chocolated covered slivered almonds.

A little tag finished them off!

For your free printable, CLICK HERE.

All wrapped up to be delivered!

Smiles!

May share these little pops with some of the parties in the side bar>

Teacher Appreciation Week - Bagels

It's that time of year again!

Time to show the teachers in our lives how much we appreciate all they do for our kiddos. 

 I'm going to drop off some Einstein Bagels in the morning for some of our teachers with this little note.

 Of course I'll also be dropping off a couple of containers of shmear to go with them!

If you'd like to share some bagel love with your teacher, CLICK HERE for a free printable.

Have a great week!

Smiles!

May share this idea with some of the parties in the side bar>

Teacher Appreciation Week - Day #4 - Bloom Where You are Planted!

First, I'd love for you to stop by the Pretty Packages Party and link up one of your packages or Teacher Appreciation Gift ideas!

Click here for the Pretty Packages Party!

Second, why don't you stop by and link to the Tuesday To Do Party, too?!!

Again, as I mention earlier this week, the PTA at our school sent home a list of items to send to school each day for Teacher Appreciation Week.

(This week is only 4 days as the teachers had an in service on Monday.)

Day #1 - Pencils (click here)

Day #2 - Stickers or a Note Pad (click here)

Day #3  - Markers or Pens (I already had something else...candles) (click here)

 AND THIS

Day #4 - a flower

Teachers who inspire know that teaching is like cultivating a garden, and those who would have nothing to do with thorns must never attempt to gather flowers. ~Author Unknown

Here is my version of the gargen basket...

Using a trusty Sonic beverage carrier, I added a spade, shears and a pair of gloves all courtesy of Dollar store.

 Our sweet teacher loves Mary Englebriet.

This tin sign as a great find at Hobby Lobby.

With a paint pen, I wrote a little note to her thanking her for being such a wonderful teacher.

Flowers for her garden and tissue paper finished out the "basket."

***Tip*** Put the flowers pots in plastic baggies to keep any moisture from leaking in the cardboard carrier.***

A sweet basket for a sweet teacher.

Thank you Mrs. S. for all you do!

We'll miss you next year!

Smiles!!

Linking to:

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Teacher Appreciation Week - Day #2 - Sticky Notes

First, I'd love for you to stop by the Pretty Packages Party and link up one of your packages or Teacher Appreciation Gift ideas!

Click here for the Pretty Packages Party!

Second, why don't you stop by and link to the Tuesday To Do Party, too?!!

Now, as I mention earlier this week, the PTA at our school sent home a list of items to send each day for Teacher Appreciation Week.

(This week is only 4 days as the teachers had an in service on Monday.)

Day #1 - Pencils (click here)

Day #2 (TODAY) - Stickers or a Note Pad

Day #3  - Markers or Pens (I already had something else...)

Day #4 - a flower

Here is my idea for a quick, cute sticky note gift...

Found some cute ribbon at Hobby Lobby, assorted sizes of sticky notes at Target and just tied them all together with a cute little tag I made on my computer.

You may use my tag...just have your kiddo write his or her name in the blank.

Click here for free label download.

Again, thanks to all of the wonderful teachers out there! 

You are appreciated!

Smiles!

Linking to:

Take A Look Tuesday
Get Your Craft On
Handmade Tuesday

Teacher Appreciation Week - Day #1 - You've got the WRITE stuff!

First, I'd love for you to stop by the Pretty Packages Party and link up one of your packages or Teacher Appreciation Gift ideas!
Click here for the Pretty Packages Party!

The PTA at our school sent home a list of items to send each day for Teacher Appreciation Week.

(This week is only 4 days as the teachers have an inservice on Monday.)

Day #1 - Pencils

Day #2 - Stickers or a Note Pad

Day #3  - Markers or Pens (I already had something else...)

Day #4 - a flower

So, Day #1, Pencils...

(Wish I had known early enough to purchase some personalized pencils for her...Oriental Trading Company has them sooo cheap!)

Anyway, this is what I did.

I'm sure this pencil can idea is all over blog land.  It's easy to make and I've done it before in my pre-blog days.  You simply need a clean can, about 40 unsharpened pencils, a glue gun, several glue sticks and some cute ribbon.  Do I even need to tell you how to do it?!? 

Just in case my dear friend,(who happens to be craftologically (new word) challenged, wants to do this,) you know who your are, I'll spell it out for everyone....

Put some hot glue in a line from the top to the bottom of the can.  Place a pencil on top of that glue line.  Make sure it is straight and that the wording is facing out (unless you'd rather it all faced in...just have all of them facing the same way.)  Press down.  Cover the can in pencils.  Tie a cute ribbon around it all and fill with pencils.

Tah-dah!!!  Super cute!!

If you'd like to make your own, feel free to snag a label...just click the following link.

Free label download here.

Thanks to all of the teachers for all that you do!

Smiles!!!

P.S.  Tomorrow is the Tuesday To Do Party!

Don't forget to stop by!

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