The FREE gift teachers want from students at the end of the year – it takes minutes to do & isn't a handwritten card

The Sun

3 hours ago

WITH the end of term fast approaching, if you have no idea what to get your child's teacher, you've come to the right place.
So if you've got a little one and aren't sure whether to buy their teacher a gift card, a bottle of wine or a box of chocolates to say thank you, don't worry, we've got you covered.
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It comes after a mum-of-two named Lou took to social media to ask teachers what gifts they actually want to receive.
The content creator shared her short clip with the caption 'Primary school teacher gifts help?!'
Alongside her video, Lou then asked: 'Primary school teachers: What makes a great gift?
'I don't want to just get a mug or a key ring.
'Tell me something you actually WANT to get?'
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ lemon_squeezey, was posted just three days ago, but has quickly racked up 242,600 views, 566 likes and 916 comments.
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But there's also a free item that takes minutes to do and isn't a handmade card.
Not only this, but others swore by DIY crafts, whilst some teachers would prefer to receive something a bit more fun.
At the same time, teachers also acknowledged the gifts they do not want to receive - and key rings are firmly on the list.
I'm a teacher & there are four end of term gifts I can't STAND receiving
One teacher shared a free idea that is so simple but really effective: "An email to the headteacher saying how amazing we are."
To this, Lou replied: "Love this idea, 100% going to do this!"
Another responded and agreed: "I am a secondary teacher - and I would say it works even better (emailing headteacher) than in primary. We rarely get presents etc and even more rarely get recognised for our work!"
At the same time, someone else responded: "Yes this would be a great gift. Appreciation is the best gift."
Not only this, but other teachers revealed alternative gifts they would love to receive, as one person said: 'A card is perfect but if you can a voucher is much appreciated.
Should you buy a teacher a gift?
IF you are wondering whether or not to buy your child's teacher an end-of-year gift, look no further...
As the summer holidays fast approach, Fabulous Senior Digital Writer and mum-of-two Sarah Bull weighs in on whether you should feel obliged to buy your kids' teachers a present to mark the end of term.
Sarah said: "It can be pricey trying to keep the kids entertained during six weeks off school.
"But before the end of term, parents all over the country are also trying to budget for gifts for their kids' teachers too.
"With teachers, teaching assistants, SEN specialists and other beloved staff members to buy for, it can be an expensive business.
"And while lots of schools actively discourage parents from spending their money on end-of-term presents for teachers, I consider it an obligation.
"After all - I know how tough my kids can be at home, and their teachers have to keep them in check for the majority of the day - so don't they deserve a token of appreciation?
"I also wouldn't want my children to feel left out when their friends arrive at school armed with pressies for their teachers.
"While some parents go all out with gifts, with alcohol and flowers popular choices, I'll be doing my best to stay at the £5 mark for each of the four staff members I'll be buying for.
"And with some fab options in stores like Poundland, Home Bargains and B&M, it should be easy for me to stick to my budget."
"Please no coffee cups or key rings or things like that.'
Another added: 'The most useful present I ever got was a gift card. The whole class contributed to an M&S Voucher. I had £200 and bought new bedding and new towels and honestly was so appreciative as I'd wanted to replace them for ages.'
Whilst a third commented: 'I had a lovely little notebook and the mum had written a little message inside saying what a fantastic job I had done with supporting her son. That appreciation meant the world to me.'
My class last year all clubbed together and got the teacher and myself a John Lewis voucher
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Not only this, but the woman continued: 'I also had a pot that was hand-printed by the child and was dated, which is also something to cherish.'
Meanwhile, someone else chimed in: 'I work in a school, and whilst everything is absolutely appreciated, one class all put together and bought us a bottomless brunch in Manchester. It was lovely!'
At the same time, another user explained: 'I am a LSA [Learning Support Assistant] and don't expect gifts but love a homemade card.
"My class last year all clubbed together and got the teacher and myself a John Lewis voucher.'
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