Gifts for teachers (they'll actually like)
Teachers are without a doubt the MVPs in my working week. I kid you not, a good teacher can make all the difference to every aspect of a family’s life. So, this year I am stopping and thinking a little harder about my kid's teachers and what they might actually like. Here are some suggestions for all budgets that would be lovely teamed with a handmade card and a few lines on how they have helped you and your child this year.
For the teacher who loves to cook
Something low cost
Widely recognised as the thinking teacher’s biscuit, Pfeffernüsse are both festive and delicious. If you don’t want to bake them, you could buy a packet (and if you’re feeling cheeky re-package them to look homemade).
Have a little bit more to spend?
How about homemade (wink wink) Pfeffernüsse and a copy of Some of My Best Friends are Cookies, which has the recipe.
For a deluxe present
Throw in a candle that smells like a sweet treat, just in case they never get around to actually baking. Teaching is exhausting you know.
For the teacher who hums and strums
Something low cost
Last year, I suggested you help your child write and record a song for their teacher. Last year I was young and naive. Instead, why not source a collection of the teachers' favourite songs and make them a playlist? Get your child to write out the songs in a little book for that extra effort and personal touch.
Have a little bit more to spend?
Team this lovingly curated play list with a book about their favourite artist or musical genre, whether that be John Farnham, Kylie Minogue, Cher, Jesus and the Mary Chain, Aussie punk or Britpop.
For a deluxe present
Pair the playlist with a signed copy of Patti Smith’s Before Easter After.
For the teacher who lives and breathes AFL
Something low cost
Ask your child to make a flag of the teacher’s favourite team.
Have a little bit more to spend?
Tie that flag to a copy of Helen Garner’s The Season.
For a deluxe present
Add a sleek memo water bottle to the mix, so they can keep hydrated on the sidelines.
For the teacher who's a die-hard Melburnian
Something low cost
A map of the local neighbourhood by your child, annotated with all the local delights pointed out.
Have a little bit more to spend?
Add a copy of Melbourne Ghost Signs, and if there are any of these faded signs in your neighbourhood mark them on the hand drawn map.
For a deluxe present
Add a colourful tea towel by local designers Cooked Concepts to tie it all together.
