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Things to Keep in Mind When Looking for the Perfect Thank You Gift

It is the Thought that Matters

Gifts given to anyone do not have to be expensive, what matters is that you express what you feel and the same should also be the essence of your gift. After all, our teachers put a lot of heart and effort into making us grow as individuals and all they need in return is some respect and appreciation.

And even though no gift can ever repay our teachers, it is always beautiful to appreciate them by thanking them for the role they have played in our lives - through gifts or gestures.

So make sure you think it through and see what is it that you want to gift and why.

Do Not Go Overboard

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You would not want to go overboard when it comes to getting a gift for your teacher since this is not what gratitude is all about. You should look out for items based on their quality and not the price. So opt for simple gifts which are personalized or can be put to use rather than the ones which are too extravagant. In case you find a great gift but it is too expensive, you can pitch in with a group of other students and give it collectively rather than making your teacher feel burdened with the idea that you spent so much on the gift. In order to do so, make sure you set a budget for yourself.

Find Things of Everyday Use

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Everyone loves to receive gifts which would stay relevant for a long time and can be put to use regularly. It just shows that the person giving the gift has given it much thought and also knows what the person receiving the gift would like. You could give products which can be used by your teacher, like basic office supplies - a pen, an organizer, books etc.

Gifts that Will Make Your Teacher Remember You with Fond Memories

1. Thank You Journal

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We picked this Thank You Journal from amazon which can be used by your teacher for making notes. It has a beautifully designed cover with a 'thank you for helping me grow' message on the cover, making it an appropriate gift to showcase gratitude. It comes in a great paperback quality and is of standard size, making it easy to carry. You can get it from amazon.in for Rs. 2,039.

2. Personalised Thank You Keychain

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This personalised ‘Thank you for helping me grow’ keychain from Etsy is a great gift option for your teacher since it is elegant and an item of everyday use. It could be an everyday reminder for your teacher as to how his/her students look up to him/her. You can buy it for Rs. 1,655 on etsy.com.

3. Teacher Special Cushion with Lucky Bamboo

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Since the gift for your teacher is about showcasing gratitude, we picked this combo of a Teacher Special Cushion and a Lucky Bamboo from Ferns and Petals. The cushion features a sweet message on the role of a teacher and the Bamboo is a great gift of prosperity and positivity, and both of these are good utility options as well. The combo is priced for Rs. 999 on fnp.com.

4. World's Greatest Teacher Certificate

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This is a wonderful gift for a teacher to show your gratitude towards her for helping you achieve your milestones and dreams. This World’s Greatest Teacher Certificate from woodgeekstore.com is priced at Rs. 1,499 and has a unique wooden engraved style and a beautiful message. It can either be hung on the wall or can be used as a desk stand. You can also personalize the certificate with your teacher’s name and it also comes with a customized ‘thank you’ message

5. Thank You Message in a Bottle

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Message in a Bottle is a very simple yet unique and beautiful way to thank your teacher. Etsy offers certain message options like ‘thank you for helping me grow’, and ‘best teacher ever’ among others, so you can choose between them or get your own customized message. Moreover, you could also pick the kind of packaging you’re looking at. There are multiple options available from standard ones to small postal packages. You can get this cute ‘Message in a Bottle’ from etsy.com for Rs. 1,091.

6. Apple Wooden Stand

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This Apple Shaped engraved wooden desk stand from etsy.com can be personalized with your message and the name of your teacher and your own, adding a unique and personal touch to the gift. It has ‘Thank you for helping me grow’ engraved on it through handmade techniques and would act as a positive everyday reminder for your teacher. You can get it for Rs. 740 from etsy.com.

7. Swiggy Money E-Gift Card(Instant Voucher)

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She will love the idea of ordering food of her choice through a Swiggy Gift Card given to her by you. This is a great way of showing her that you love her and want her to have a good time without having to cook and clean. You can buy this card starting from Rs. 100 to Rs. 2000 and make her a happy teacher.

Useful Gifts for Your Teacher

8. 3 Container Carry Fresh SS Insulated Lunch Box for Food Lover

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A lunch box can be a very useful gift for her teacher; after all, she does have to bring food for her to school every day. This is a stainless steel insulated lunch box that keeps food fresh for a long time and has a plate that she can use to eat in style. It comes in a grey bag which makes it easy to carry. She will appreciate the gift each time she gets to eat a fresh and warm meal at school. You can buy it for her for Rs. 1,052 from myborosil.com.

9. Smart Accessory Box for Teacher

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This is a very stylish accessory box that a teacher can use to store her knick-knacks and place them on her desk. It comes in faux leather and has slotted compartments for her to use. She would adore this useful gift from you. You can order it for her for Rs. 945 from igp.com.

10. Erasable + Reusable Dexter Smart Notebook

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This great gift will surprise your teacher for sure. It is the new Dexter Smart Notebook with great features. It comes with a Pilot Frixion Ink Pen for erasable writing or she can use a wet tissue to erase what she wants. It comes with a right page design for note-taking and the left page can be used as a daily planner. It has 100 reusable pages and is CamScanner app compatible. Your teacher will be grateful for such a thoughtful gift. You can buy it for Rs. 899 from bigsmall.in.

11. VPLLEX Wooden Docking Station MDF for Mobile

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Another excellent useful gift for a teacher can be this wooden docking station for his mobile. Men in general love gadgets and getting this for your favourite male teacher will make him happy. It is compatible with all smartphones and has compartments for wallets, documents, glasses, watches, fitness trackers and a lot more. The beautiful wooden polish makes it look very stylish and it travels friendly too. You can buy it for Rs. 496 from amazon.in.

12. French Press

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You can also check out this French press for your teacher. This is a barista tool that brewers and makes two cups of coffee at a time. It has a sleek design and comes with a two-layered filter. It is made of borosilicate glass, stainless steel and food-safe plastic. Your teacher can place it on her desk and enjoy a great cup of coffee when she needs to unwind. It is available for Rs. 1,339 at sleepyowl.co.

13. Eight Heads Car and Home Electronic Pillow Massager Cushion for Back Pain Relief

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Have you noticed your teacher massaging the back of her neck often? If you have then you can get her this car and home electronic pillow massager. This will help her relax and de-stress when she needs. She can use it in her car as well as at home and be grateful for such a wonderful gift from you. You can buy this thoughtful gift for Rs. 591 from meesho.com.

Books You Can Gift to a Teacher

14. The Teacher I Never Met by Eshan Sharma

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This is a wonderful book about an 11-year-old who thinks of Abdul Kalam as his mentor. It is fantasy fiction with tons of emotions and a boy who loves his mentor. The book talks about the journey of Kalam and how it impacted children. Your teacher will enjoy reading it and might share some of her insights from the book with her students. You can get her this book for Rs. 185 from amazon.in.


15. Thank You, Teacher from The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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This is an adorable book that you can buy for your toddler's teacher to show your gratitude towards her for keeping your child safe at school. The book is beautiful artwork from the World of Eric Carle. Thank you, Teacher, from The Very Hungry Caterpillar, is one of the most sold books and can be bought for Rs. 311 in paperback from amazon.in.

16. Amal Unboundby Aisha Saeed

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Want to buy something different for your teacher to read then get Amal Unbound from Aisha Saeed. This is a story about a girl in Pakistan who wants to become a teacher but is forced to stay home and take care of her younger siblings. She then starts working for a wealthy family to pay off her family's debt but never gives up on her dream. She finds a way to work and pursue her dreams. This story will keep your teacher hooked. You can buy it for Rs. 599 from flipkart.com.

17. Fish in a Treeby Lynda Mullaly Hunt

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This is again a very entertaining book about Ally who is smart and can fool people easily. She manages to hide her inability to read but never asks for help. She meets Mr. Daniels who sees her as a bright kid and helps her get over her inhibitions. This is a great story about a relationship between a student and her teacher which your teacher will appreciate. You can get it for her for Rs. 330 in paperback from amazon.in.

18. Teacher Life: A Snarky Chalkboard Colouring Book

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We all have a little kid hidden inside ourselves but are afraid of letting it out. Help your teacher meet her little self by gifting her chalkboard colouring book. This is a funny book made especially for teachers. It has great humour quotes inside and beautiful designs she can paint and feel young again. It can be bought for Rs. 1,995 from amazon.in.

Things She Can Use to Make Her Life Easier

19. Kinda Sweet Personalized Travel Mug

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It is important to stay hydrated at all times and gifting this stylish travel mug will come in very handy to your teacher. It is a Black steel mug in which she can keep her beverages when she rides to school or place it on her desk while teaching the class. You can have it personalized for her and buy it for Rs. 795 from igp. com.

20. Portable Flexible USB LED Light

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This portable flexible USB LED light can be a very useful gift for her. Most of the teachers are working on their laptops to develop study material for their students till late hours. She can use this light and work at night without disturbing her family members. She can charge it in her car, from a power bank or on her laptop. You can order this in various colours for her. Each light is for Rs. 39 on amazon.in.

21. Ceramic Bowls Nitori

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Women in general love crockery and gifting your teacher this set of ceramic bowls from Nitori can be an excellent thank you gift. She can use them as salad bowls or serve dessert. They come in Blue, White and Yellow colours and look super stylish. You can order this for her for Rs. 375 each from nestasia.in.

22. Microwave Omelet Egg Cooker

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This microwave omelet egg cooker can be a unique way of thanking your teacher for being with you through the most important phase of your life. It will help her make the perfect omelet or scrambled eggs in the microwave each time. It holds up to 3 eggs and is dishwasher safe as well. She will be thrilled to have something so useful as a gift. You can buy it for Rs. 1,728 from etsy.com.

23. OM Agro Center Auto Shut Off Hot Plate

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You can also check out this wonderful hot plate. It is simple to use, all she has to do is to put her cup on it and press the button. It will keep her tea warm and she can turn it off when she has warm enough tea. The inside of the plate is ceramic and it comes with heat control and temperature control. It comes in different cup sizes. She can use it for metal, ceramic, glassware etc. This hot plate can be bought for Rs. 699 from amazon.in.

24. Stone 190 Bluetooth Speakers

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You know your teacher loves music because he is usually humming in the class or discussing music with his students. You can get him this cool Bluetooth speaker from boAt. This is a portable speaker that comes with 52mm dynamic driver. It is wireless and can be connected with AUX. It has a battery backup of 4 hours. Your teacher will be delighted to have it as a yearend thank you gift. You can order it for Rs. 999 from boat-lifestyle.com.

Unique Gifts for Your Teacher

25. Air Purifying Ficus Ginseng Plant

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Want to get something for your teacher that is unique and that can be kept for years to come then get her this air purifying Ficus Ginseng Plant. This is a bonsai with deep green leaves that she can put on her table. It has air purifying properties and adds a little green to her room. Order it for Rs. 1,299 from floweraura.com and surprise her.

26. Hand Engraved Owl Book End

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Your teacher will love this gift as it will help her keep her books organized and avoid them falling from her shelf. This Owl bookend set is hand-engraved in Sheesham wood and is in natural brown colour. It looks very stylish and will add a class to her study room. You can buy it for her for Rs. 1,899 from exclusivelane.com.

27. LavieBlack Rumba Tote Bag

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You will be surprised to see the things a teacher carries in her bag from lunch boxes to makeup to stationery and whatnot. No amount of room is enough for her but if you get her this Black Rumba Tote Bag from Lavie she will be able to carry all the necessary items easily. It is a lightweight and waterproof bag with a zipper closure. It comes with a pouch for her coins and keys. You can buy it for Rs. 999 from nykaafashion.com.

28. Eco Friendly Jumbo Plantable Stationery Gift Box

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Your teacher has taught you to be kind to your environment and this is the time to show her that you learned the lesson well. You can get her this eco-friendly plantable stationery gift box as a thank you gift. It comes with 50 paper pencils with mixed seeds that she can use and plant when she is done. It also has 7 colour ink pens with seeds, 2 notepads, and 2 planting kits for her to start planting. She will adore this gift from you. It is available for Rs. 720 at amala.earth.

29. Flair Print Teacher Nutritional Facts Printed Ceramic Coffee Mug

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This is a cute gift you can get your teacher at the end of the year. This is a mug with nutritional facts about what makes her a great teacher. She will love the gift and will remember you each time she sips her coffee in it. You can buy it for Rs. 299 from flipkart.com.

30. ZAP Automatic Wall Mount Touchless Hand Sanitizer & Soap Dispenser

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Times have changed and we need to make sure to sanitize our hands regularly. Your teacher will appreciate this wall-mounted, touchless hand sanitizer &soap dispenser as a gift. She can use it in her home or mount it in her class to ensure safety for all the students. It comes with a security lock, AA size batteries and looks very stylish. You can buy it for Rs. 588 from mccoymart.com.

How to Make Your Teacher Feel Special

Gifts are one way to make your teacher feel special but there are other little things you can do to make her appreciated.

  • Students like to be mischievous in the classroom but it does make a teacher's life quite troublesome. You can help your teacher by offering to volunteer in the class and help her with little things like distributing homework, asking students to stay quiet while she teaches or getting her a cold glass of water when she needs it.
  • A teacher feels good when her students talk positively about her. You can meet up with your juniors and tell them what a great teacher they will get once they reach your grade. You can also make a video with all your classmates talking about all the positive things about your teacher and sharing it with other children and teachers.
  • Technology has taken over and most of us converse through WhatsApp and other platforms but getting a letter of appreciation written by hand has a special meaning. Write a thank you note for your teacher and hand it to her. Nothing will make it happier and she will keep it as a prized possession for years.
  • If your teacher is planning an event for the class or the school you can pitch in. Ask your friends to make a team and distribute work responsibilities. This will help your teacher stay organized and will ease the workload.
  • Ask all your classmates to make personalized greeting cards for the teacher before they move on to the next grade. They can make it on a computer and use different fonts, animation and designs as well. Handing it to your teacher on the last day of the year will make her very emotional.

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You never require an extravagant or something of a huge present to express your gratitude towards your teachers. All they care about is being able to make a difference, and you're doing precisely that by making a little gesture for them. Even if you can't get them a gift, go and tell them how they've changed your life for the better, and we assure you nothing more would matter more to them!