(Goose Glitters Calendar, Notebook, Pump Street Festive Selection, Hand Cream)
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It’s day 5 of Giftmas and today it’s all about teachers…
Oh hello there! It’s a new category! And one that came up a handful of times when I asked what kind of guides people would like to see this year- and honestly, I bloomin’ loved the idea of putting together this one.
For us, the jump from nursery to school this year has felt enormous, and it doesn’t pass me by the effort and time it goes into nurturing and teaching one child, let alone a whole classroom. I struggle getting us both to the gates on time some mornings, let alone going through phonics for the first time with 29 others in tandem! So how to say thank you at the end of the year?! Essentially, you’re buying someone something who you don’t know that well but do know does an amazing job and really deserves a treat. So this is for the teachers and school staff. The helpers and the people who give so, so many hours to making your child’s day a good one. Filled with possibility, fun and new things, because they care.
And when it came to plotting this out, I knew exactly who to ask when it came to gift ideas! My best friend Gemma was a primary school teacher and thankfully knows exactly what a good pressie looks like on the playground (and beyond)- so I thought I’d pop a list below with her best suggestions. It goes without saying that one of the most thoughtful things is simply a lovely handwritten card (or original piece of artwork created by tiny hands)- but if you need other ideas, we have plenty!
- Stationery: Although this might seem boring, a lot of notebooks, flat desk pads, sticky notes and calendars are gotten through- so lovely stationery is always thoughtful. Planners, pens and anything to help with a little organisation (I absolutely love Goose Glitters for joyful picks, Present & Correct for planners and Papersmiths for the most gorgeous pens).
- Chocolate & Treats: Although cliché, something to enjoy over the Christmas break is always welcome, especially if it’s not something you’d ordinarily buy for yourself. Biscuits, chocolate or something like the Popham’s or Violet cookies would go down a storm, I’m sure. I love Audrey’s for their little novelty chocolates- the hedgehogs are adorable and Pump Street for the absolute best Christmas selection (croissant or panettone chocolate anyone?)! Additionally, one of Gemma’s friends was also given an enormous box of Yorkshire tea bags as the child knew she was a huge tea drinker- which I think is incredibly thoughtful too! Knoops and Hotel Chocolat do my favourite hot chocolates and stirrers too, if you’re asking.
- Candles & Hand Cream: The same goes for a gorgeous candle, or something a little more every-day like hand cream. Perfect if you’ve been washing hands lots, or out on a chilly playground- as far as I’m concerned L’Occitane is the home of the hands.
- A Cosy Cup: Although mugs can’t always be used in school, something thermal or with a lid is always welcome and very handy (I’ve popped one in the edit below which I found after some extensive research, which I think could be brilliant)!
- Gift Cards & Vouchers: Gift cards for somewhere general (i.e John Lewis, Amazon, W H Smiths) which, as Gem says, “Could be spent on yourself or the class. Although it’s nice to treat yourself, sometimes if a school doesn’t have big class budgets, it’s nice to be able to pick up some needed things, or a couple of lovely books if you’re unsure what to spend it on”. Additionally, a coffee shop or take-away (/Deliveroo) voucher is always a huge treat after a long day too.
Some extra ideas here!
Come back tomorrow for day 6!
x
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