Thank You for Nurturing My Child – Teacher Appreciation Gifts
Every year my son’s elementary school has a staff and teacher appreciation week. It sneaks up on me and catches me off-guard (every year!) In the spirit of last minute teacher appreciation gift ideas, I’ll be bringing you a week’s worth of ideas that are quick, easy and affordable!
Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas:
Decorated Chalkboard | Thank You for Nurturing My Child Plant | Apple Pencil Holder | You Rock Gift 3D Card | Simple Washi Tape Vases
I REALLY appreciate those men and women who give their time and patience to my child and the other kids in the school. So, I want to make sure I give them something a little different than a card (not that a card isn’t a nice gesture though.)
I spotted some glass votive holders at Goodwill (previously purchased at IKEA), and knew I could do something special with them. Then while browsing Lowe’s I found myself staring at the succulent plants. Eureka! I had my gift idea! A “Thank You for Nurturing My Child” Teacher Appreciation gift idea!
Materials:
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- Succulent plant
- Decorative plant rocks
- Succulent Potting soil
- Glass votive holders
- Raffia
- Cardstock paper
- Spoon
- Water
Instructions:
Start by filling the bottom 1/3 of the votive holder with the decorative rocks.
Spoon soil on top of the rocks.
Set the plant into the soil and fill in any bare spots with soil. Water the plant until the rocks are underwater, but not the soil.
Print out the gift tags  (Download my tags for free HERE!) and cut them out.
Punch a hole in the top.
Tie a string of raffia loosely around the plant and attach the tag.
Deliver to school with a big thank you and an “I appreciate you” smile!
Do tell me, if you were a teacher, would you appreciate this “Thank You for Nurturing My Child” teacher gift idea? Or is this just another tchotchke collecting dust on your desk?
Stay tuned for more Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas this week!
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I am a teacher and think this is an absolutely adorable gift. Gifts are certainly not expected, but this gesture would be much appreciated. The thoughtful note is also lovely.
Very nice idea! As someone who works in a school setting I can say that those little plants would make a great gift for teachers. Especially because we tend to forget things(like gifts) at work during breaks or over the weekend, so a gift that needs little care is perfect! I have a window ledge in my office that could use a little plant…off to the garden section I go! Thanks for the idea!!
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Wonderful gift idea! Beautiful presentation!
Yay! I am a first grade teacher and this gift idea is wonderful! I love that it is something that a child could help with. It really does make it special. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
As a teacher, I would definitely appreciate the easy-care plant because I have a tendency to accidentally kill green things. Any thoughtful gesture from a parent is appreciated.
Love this simple but thoughtful gift! I always appreciate a plant that can survive my classroom that has low light and little maintenance!!
This is a great gift that is out of the ordinary! I love your little note too. I’m sure they’ll be loved and unexpected!
Brittany, you are on a roll! I just read your last four posts and now I’m all jazzed to go create something. Hooray! Lisa~
Those striped succulents are sooo pretty. I have a terrible black thumb, but maybe I could keep something like this alive :0) I might have to give it a try this year!
If I were a teacher I’d love it, the tags say it all!
Rondell
These are adorable! I love the idea and the message. I have to share on my FB page!
I LOVE this idea! I think succulents are so lovely and unique. If I were a teacher, I would truly appreciate it. I think you can’t go wrong with plants. Thanks for sharing!
I love it! Some may want to take it home and put it on the kitchen windowsill and it will be a reminder everyday that they are appreciated.
can your children be in my class? Because I want teacher appreciation gifts like this!! (…and I’m sure your kids are a joy!!)
The teachers will love this!