Teachers. One of the hardest jobs in the world. And the most important.
Now usually I'm not a huge fan of the cash or gift card gift, but I really think that they are totally appropriate in some situations. Like situations where you get WAY more in return than you're paying on a daily basis - teachers or daycare workers, etc.
Here's a fun way to present CASH that every crafty teacher will appreciate from the
A pad of cash!
This is a stack of dollar bills bound together like a notepad.
Basically, get parents to donate cash.
Find a bank that has beautiful NEW dollar bills.
Have the children write up the ways they'll miss their teacher and print them on vellum in the same size as the cash.
Place one reason in between each dollar bill.
Take the stack to Kinkos to glue together like a pad of paper. A super cheap service!
Wrap it up with a bow and you're done!
This would also be a fabulous gift for a new graduate, wedding, Christmas, etc. Great for anyone that's hard to buy for or just likes to receive cash to do their own shopping.
credit: nikbok
That is an amazing gift! So creative and so cherished. As a former teacher I can tell you with great certainty that there are only so many apple themed items that one can handle. I think that those teacher gifts that really get to the soul of who the teacher is are the best. We discovered that our 2nd grade teacher had a thing for collecting ladybug items. So we made her a mug with ladybugs crawling all over and a gift card to her favorite coffee shop. The 5th grade teacher we made a meaningful pendant necklace (I make jewelry, so that was an easy choice). Very personal and destined to be favorites that means they will remember my kids. I love this idea with the bills and it would make a great gift for just about anyone! Enjoy the day! Erin
Posted by: Erin Prais-Hintz | June 14, 2009 at 08:38 PM
As a former teacher, I must say, I would have loved to receive a pad of cash from my class. Such a cute idea!
Love the new website look too!
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Gesch | June 14, 2009 at 08:39 PM
What a lucky teacher! As a teacher, these kind of gifts would be a favorite!
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 15, 2009 at 05:30 AM
Thanks for the shout out! :) Mrs. Clothier was very excited about this gift last year!
Posted by: Nikki | June 18, 2009 at 05:46 PM
This is a unique way of showing your teacher how much he has contributed to what you are now as a person. Or who you are as a person. It is a tested and proven way to give a special person these small reasons why he is special. Instantly brightens up a day.
Posted by: papersconsulting | November 19, 2012 at 01:38 AM