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May 1, 2012

Top 10 Tuesday: Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Happy May Day! Even though schools in my neck of the woods won’t get out until the end of June, the rest of the country will be kicking off summer vacation in just a few weeks! Eeek!

This is a great time to show your kid’s teachers and mentors how much you care with a fun and crafty thank you gift. I know this time of year can be busy busy busy with recitals, sports banquets and end of year celebrations and it can be hard to find the time to think of something really personal. So to help you out a bit, I’m sharing 10 Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas!

 

1. Creative Calculator Gift by Positively Splendid (Shared on Skip To My Lou)

2. Sweet Edible Gift by Dixie Delights

3. Creative Gift Idea for a Male Teacher by Becky from Ucreate

4. Thanks A Latte Gift Card Holder by Eighteen 25

5. I Love My TEAcher Gift from Life Created Blog (Shared on PB&J Stories)

 

6. Thanks For Helping Me Grow Gift by Living Locurto

7. Pencil Wreath by Organize and Decorate Everything

8. Basketball Coach Gift from Simply This and That

9. Pencil Bouquet from Less Cake More Frosting

10. Teacher Appreciated Ice Cream Social by Uncommon Designs

Happy Tuesday Everyone! I’ll be back tomorrow with a fun giveaway :)

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

Filed Under: Gift Ideas, Inspiration Tagged With: gift ideas, Top 10 Tuesday

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  1. Perry says

    May 1, 2012 at 6:25 am

    I like the designs. You had a great idea. Thanks for the post.

    Reply
  2. Karyn18 says

    May 1, 2012 at 7:18 am

    Hello Taryn!
    I love these ideas.. Most of all the Calculator with flash card and the Tea on jar! I know teachers will beso touched when they’re given this gift.

    Reply
  3. Laurie @ Gallamore West says

    May 1, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    Sooo many cute ideas!! I cannot decide what we’re going to do yet… I need to get on it! :)
    xo,
    Laurie

    Reply
  4. Ella says

    May 2, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    Most of all the Calculator with flash card and the Tea on jar! I know teachers will beso touched when they’re given this gift.

    Reply
  5. Bonnie says

    May 3, 2012 at 7:27 am

    Thank you so much for featuring my coach/Teacher gift idea! I’m truly honored! Have a great day!

    [email protected]

    Reply
  6. jamie@eighteen25 says

    May 3, 2012 at 8:54 am

    SO many great ideas. thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  7. Amanda @ Dixie Delights says

    May 3, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    Thanks so much for featuring my strawberries. I’m completely flattered! And your newest follower too :-)

    Reply
  8. Stephanie says

    May 3, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    thank you for featuring Life Created’s tag :)

    Reply
  9. Heidi19 says

    May 9, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    I love your ideas Taryn, specially the Calculator with flash card and Pencil Wreath.Thanks for sharing this with us and i’m looking forward to read more from you.

    Reply
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