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What You Should Know About Farewell Gifts

They Are Not the Same as Retirement Gifts

One thing that you should make clear is that teacher leaving gift is entirely different from retirement gift. Teachers, leaving, usually means that they are probably getting transferred to another location or they are joining some other school.

So, this can help you figure out the most apposite gifts for your teacher.

Give Something Useful for the Next Job

Since your teacher is likely joining another job or another school, their work life continues. So this means your gift options can be something related and useful for their next job/work. Try finding out more details about their new role - for example are they moving to another part of the country etc. and you can tweak your gift to match their new requirements.

Keep Things Subtle & Simple

A gift for your leaving teacher should be subtle and not something over the top. As your teacher is leaving and not retiring, there might not be any formal farewell function from the school administration or students. Your gesture too, should be simple, but sincere. If the teacher is someone close to you, then you and your group of friends can throw a party for him/her outside the school/college area but again, try to keep it low key.

10 Thoughtful Gifts for a Teacher Who is Leaving

"My Teacher, My Mentor" Scroll

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Starting this list with some simple going away gifts for teachers like this heartfelt scroll for your teacher. It is called My Teacher, My Mentor Scroll, which contains a heartwarming message for your teacher.

This is quite a simple way to say thanks to your teacher for everything they did. If you are someone who is finding it hard to convey the feelings of gratitude towards your teacher, then this scroll would definitely come handy for you. It is small, simple and very artsy too. Perfectly made for teachers only, this scroll is available for purchase on archiesonline.com for Rs. 165.

Teacher Nutritional Facts Printed Bottle

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Quirky gift ideas are the new cool, whether it is for teachers or anyone else. So, we picked one such quirky gift as the teacher leaving gift here.

This is a Teacher Nutritional Facts bottle made out of aluminum alloy. It comes with a capacity of 600 ml, and it is available in white color. But what draws your attention towards it, is that unlike other products, it has teacher’s nutritional values written on it funnily, like, passion, hard working, caring, etc. This is quite a fantastic representation of a teacher on a bottle, so here you get a combo of a practical gift and a creative idea. You can buy this bottle from Amazon for Rs. 392.

Teacher Full Form Cushion

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Another simple yet interesting item you can consider as a teacher leaving gift is a cushion. Now, this is not just another cushion with a random cover on it, but it is specially made for teachers only because of the interesting cover on it.

The cover of this cushion is made in school and teacher theme and has the complete full form of "Teacher" printed on it finely.

You can even pick such kind of gifts for Teacher’s Day too as it is simply perfect. This is a 10 x 10 inches cushion which comes along with the cover. It is soft and fluffy and most importantly, ideal as a gift for your teacher when he is switching his job and leaving your school/college. You can buy this gift from fnp.com for Rs. 349.

Stationery & Organizer Combo

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Stationery items are like a best friend to a teacher so you can always consider a wholesome stationery gift for your teacher. We picked a really nice stationery and organizer combo here which comprises of some of the most useful items.

This pack here contains items like self-sticking notes with arrow flag page marker in popping colors, 2 sticky note pads, 1 ballpoint pen, 5 index pads, calculator in PU leather case, ballpoint pen with a refill, etc.

The box itself feels very nice in hand, and these are the must-have items for a teacher to keep his desk organised enough throughout time. You can buy this pack on Amazon. for Rs. 429.

Lord Ganesha Wall Hanging

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In India, Lord Ganesha is considered very auspicious as he is usually worshipped before starting a new venture. You can use this as one of the teacher gift ideas as they are also beginning a new phase of their lives.

For this, we picked this Lord Ganesha Wall Hanging, which is quite stunning and looks very antique too. Here, the combination of lord Ganesha on a green leaf looks quite different and eye-catching, and it is perfect to give out as a gift also.

It is made out of metal and has rustic gold detailing on it which looks quite beautiful. The size is small, which is perfect for carrying them around. This is a unique gift for your teacher which you can buy on igp.com for Rs. 270 only.

Money Plant

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Money Plant is known to be the symbol of prosperity and good luck and this is why it can turn out to be one of the best gifts for your teacher on their farewell. We found just the right money plant to give out as a gift which can be kept at both indoor and outdoor locations.

You get this plant in the length of 8 inches which comes fixed in a jute-wrapped plastic vase. The whole vibe and appearance of the plant look quite positive and hence it is great as a gift.

You get the complete package of this plant so basically, all you have to do is water it timely for its proper growth and care. In this pack here you get a plant, soil and jute-wrapped plastic vase. Get your hands on this money plant which is available for purchase on fnp.com for Rs. 499.

LED Clip Table Lamp

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So, while you are planning out a gift for your leaving teacher, you should always consider whether these gifts are usable enough or not. If you are considering something more practical, then you better go for this LED Clip Table Lamp for your teacher.

Your teacher may have a habit of reading till wee hours, and this can also include checking homework or other stuff. For this, the LED Lamp would come handy for them as they can work without disturbing anyone.

This is a small lamp which can be clipped on the table, and one can easily adjust its position also. This is rechargeable through a USB cable provided along with the lamp. It comes with 16 small LED bulbs fitted in it which are good enough to provide enough light for reading and writing. You can buy this Clip LED Lamp from Flikart for Rs. 549.

Eco Friendly Desk Organizer

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A desk organizer for a teacher sounds like a match made in heaven for sure. This is like the most suitable gift you can give to your teacher for their farewell. We picked a unique eco-friendly desk organizer for your teacher that they will not only like, but it would also come out very handy in their daily life.

This desk organizer is made out of bamboo and although compact in size, it is good enough to store small belongings like pens, cards, and other stationery items in it.

Despite being so lightweight, it is quite sturdy, and because of being environment-friendly, you simply can’t ask for something else. This is a handcrafted product, which is another reason to buy it and the shape that it has is unique too. This super modern and extra creative bamboo desk organizer is available for purchase on thebetterindia.com for Rs. 299.

Memo Notebook Combo

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Another fascinating, as well as super useful item for your teacher, is more sort of a combo coming together. This is a memo notepad, memo notebook, sticky notes, and clip holder combined on a single platform which not only makes it easy to carry around but easy to use too.

Now, your teacher won’t have to look out for these items at different locations as they are placed carefully at one place.

These items are covered carefully with a black sturdy cover to keep them safe. You can call it a diary-style desk organizer which acquires less space and helps people get organized in the best way possible. This combo pack contains three sizes of sticky notes, and you get some 50 loose sheets here too. This amazingly compact and smart desk organizer is available for purchase on snapdeal.com for Rs. 499.

Parker Pen Gift Set

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You can’t explain the importance of a quality pen for a teacher, and hence, it makes the best gift for teacher farewell. For this, we picked Parker Vector Standard Ball Pen which comes along with a parker key chain too.

These items come packed in a lovely gift box, which is ideal for your cause. So, the pen has a fine tip, and it has blue ink in it, which is the most used one.

The pen has push mechanism instead of the cap one, and one can easily attach it on the pocket too. The keychain also has the logo of Parker pens on it, crafted with metal. This parker gift box is an interesting and useful item for your teacher for their future endeavors too. You can buy this combo pack on Flipkart for Rs. 220.

Personalized Teacher Leaving Gift Options

The options that we mentioned above are mostly related to work-life or formal affairs. So, if you are trying to find more personal and intimate gifts for your teacher on their last day at school/college, then we have more options for you. These are the ideas related to the personalised gifts which you would surely want to consider for your teacher.

Personalized Wooden Plaque for Teacher

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Planning some unique gifts for teachers for their farewell? You should consider this wooden plaque for them. Of course, this is no ordinary wooden plaque, and you have the option to get the face of your teacher engraved on it. You just need to submit a photo of your teacher, and that’s it.

The high-quality wood looks really lovely, and it makes such a fantastic gift for your teacher too. You can buy and personalize it on Amazon for Rs. 300.

Personalized Mug

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The next idea for a personalized gift is quite common but works like a charm all the time, no matter what occasion it is. This is a personalized mug for your teacher with their picture edited on it. Apart from the image, you can also print the text of your choice on this mug as well. Make sure to upload a high-quality picture for it along with the text. You can buy this mug from archiesonline.com for Rs. 199.

Personalized Thank You Chocolates

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If you want to keep things simple and still want to add that factor of personalization, then gourmet/food gifts can turn out to be the best option for you. You can pick this personalized chocolate pack for your teacher as a farewell gift. The message will be printed on the cover of the chocolate packaging, which is simply good enough for your teacher. You can get it done on excitinglives.com for Rs. 149.

Personalized Greeting Card

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And our final recommendation for a personalized teacher leaving gift is a simple greeting card. Although it is a digitally printed greeting card, you have the option to customize it as well. The theme of the card is primarily for teachers, and you have the option to get a photo printed in it along with the desired message. You can personalize and buy this card on printland.in for Rs. 129.

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Keep That Fine Line Between Appropriate & Inappropriate in Mind While Choosing the Gift

There is no hard and fast rule as to what may be considered as an appropriate or inappropriate gift. However, there are some things you could keep in mind such as not to go for costly gifts as they might not only not serve the purpose of gifting but also come across as offensive to your teacher. Furthermore, personalization up to a point in completely fine such as a mug with their photo and a quote. But if your teacher would be uncomfortable with that too, avoid gifting it. Remember, it's always about the gesture than the gift!