On International Women's Day, it is customary to congratulate not only relatives, but also teachers. Gifts are presented on behalf of the entire class by the parent committee. As a rule, in elementary school, presents are presented to the class teacher, and sometimes to teachers who conduct additional classes, such as music, music or physical education.
In this article, we will look at the most popular and original gifts for school teachers, offer budget options and give some optional tips that should be considered when purchasing.
Selection rules
It is always nice to give gifts, especially when a person plays an important role in the life of your child. It is even more pleasant to realize that the recipient liked the gift. The selection of souvenirs for a teacher on March 8 is not as simple as it seems at first glance. First of all, it is important to observe subordination - after all, the teacher is an official at the school, so not every gift will be in place. A thing should be not only beautiful, but also practical, so the parent committee should think carefully and choose the best product that can be presented from the class.
When buying a present, it should be understood that the teacher is a woman and she will be pleased to receive a gift according to interests, and not one that will remind of work and study. Any stationery, allowances and encyclopedias can be presented on the first of September or on Teacher's Day, then they will be in place. And on International Women's Day is better to give something more interesting. To make it easier to guess with a surprise, try to consider the following factors before purchasing a product:
- age of the teacher;
- social status;
- hobbies and hobbies;
- Lifestyle.
Naturally, asking the teacher about the above aspects is not explicitly recommended, she can hesitate and be ashamed to give an answer. It is better to just watch her, because from the beginning of the school year until March 8, there is enough time to learn about the preferences of the woman, even if she leads the class for the first year. Often, when talking with parents, they can tell about their hobby or hobby. Some tell us how wonderful they went to the theater or to the exhibition - try to draw conclusions from their stories and take them into account when discussing. You can consult with the committee of other primary classes, which are sure to throw up an interesting idea and help you out.
The age of the teacher is a very important aspect that should be considered first. It is not recommended to give cosmetics, fashion accessories or gadgets to elderly teachers, but such gifts will please the young girls. It is much easier for young teachers to choose hotels, since they perceive humor better and will laugh with pleasure if you arrange a friendly rally. Be sure to pack the gift beautifully and present it with a smile and warm words, note that it is from the whole class.
Any gift can be added with a beautiful card with an original and kind poem written by children by hand.
There are a number of surprises that should not be given to teachers.
- A lot of sweets. As a rule, teachers themselves hint that they don’t eat a lot of sweets, so you shouldn’t buy chocolate sweets and other sweets, as most likely they will be overdone. It is better to replace them with healthy fruits.
- Perfume and decorative cosmetics. These items are too individual, each fragrance is revealed in public in different ways, and cosmetics may not be suitable in color or texture. If you still want to please the teacher with women's gifts, buy a gift certificate in a perfume shop, let them make their own choice.
- It is strictly forbidden to give personal hygiene products. This is too intimate question, so it is better to get around it.
- Surprises with a trick. Such gifts as splashing cigarettes, ice with flies and chewing gum with beetles and cockroaches can be accepted with humor by friends, but by no means a teacher.
- Alcohol. Quite a controversial gift that can be perceived ambiguously, and some women will be offended at all.
- Housekeeping. This refers to the means for cleaning, washing and cleaning the house. Such a gift is not recommended at all to give to anyone, it certainly will come in handy, but it will not bring joy.
- Bijouterie. Adult women do not wear metal or plastic accessories, so no matter how beautiful the jewelry is, don’t give it away. Still, on March 8, it is better to present a piece of gold or silver jewelry.
- Hair styling devices. Styling tools, such as hair dryers, curling irons, irons, electric curlers and more, donate incorrectly. The teacher may take this as a hint of his untidy and sloppy appearance. You should not allow doubt in appearance, it is at least incorrect.
Original ideas
There are a number of original, but at the same time very pleasant surprises that a teacher of any age will appreciate.
Awards
Give your favorite teacher an award as the winner in the nomination "Best Teacher". The stores sell copies of Oscar statuettes with a sign on the pedestal, where you can put any engraving on request. Complete the statuette with letters, a medal and flowers. Pleasure on the face of the recipient and joyful gleam in his eyes are provided.
Certificate of Attendance
In addition to material things, on March 8, you can also present positive emotions or new knowledge. Now there are a lot of interesting master classes of various directions. If you know that the teacher loves to cook, get a certificate for her cooking courses. You can choose a general theme or a specific one, for example, a master class in baking, cooking Italian or Georgian dishes.
Many aged women want to learn how to draw beautifully. A real holiday for them will be visiting a painting class with a professional.
Table fountain
A solid and unusual gift of compact size can be put in any room. It is designed to relax and create a cozy atmosphere in the room. Such gifts are universal and you can be sure that the recipient will definitely not have such a thing.
Certificate in a spa or beauty salon
On women's day, you want to pamper yourself with women's joys. A certificate to attend a spa or beauty salon is one of the best gifts for any woman. Few things compare with the procedure of relaxing massage, the ability to do a manicure and styling. A well-groomed woman is always pleased and delights others.
Tabletop fireplace
Another interesting and really warm idea. A small fireplace has a lot of advantages: affordable price, compactness and mobility. They will decorate any corner and make the evenings more comfortable in the family circle.
It is recommended to purchase a special liquid for refueling, complete with a tabletop biofireplace, it is sold in bottles.
Useful gifts
As a rule, parents try to present their practical teacher with something practical and universal.
Dishes
A set of dishes will never be over. You can buy a whole set for six people, consisting of large, small and deep plates, as well as two oval dishes. If it is not possible to give such an expensive surprise, you can limit yourself to a set of glasses for champagne or wine. A set of cutlery for at least six people will also be useful. Such gifts are sold in beautiful wooden cases.
For lovers of baking delicious cakes and pies, you can choose baking pans or a cake stand.
Home textiles
Another useful gift. A beautiful bedding set would be a great idea, however, when you buy, be sure to check the material to the touch: it should be dense and of high quality. Synthetic sets are distinguished by a low price - it’s not worth saving on a teacher, especially since the thing will be bought with common cool money.
The perfect solution would be a soft blanket or bedspread. A universal gift is considered to be a set of soft towels with personal embroidery.
Indoor plant
If the teacher is keen on floriculture, the best surprise for her will be a small home plant, for which just take care. As a rule, such flowers are inexpensive, but they bring a lot of joy. It is not recommended to present a cactus, as it probably already adorns on the teacher’s windowsill. Get bright orchids, petunias, roses, Kalanchoe and other types of houseplants that are unpretentious in the care. You can ask in advance what kind of colors are missing on the windowsill or find out about existing ones, so as not to repeat.
Natural cosmetics set
Such a surprise is optimal for a young teacher who loves to care for herself. However, decorative cosmetics is excluded, since it is not always possible to choose it correctly. A great option would be a body or hair care kit.. In the shops of cosmetics you can find a wide range of various sets, including shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and a lot of body care products.
Items such as deodorant or razor as a gift are excluded.
Appliances
In this case, refers to a small home appliances. It is impossible to give a vacuum cleaner or dishwasher, as large gifts are immediately evident and the teacher may have problems. The best choice would be an electric kettle that can be used both at home and at work. A toaster, a sandwich maker or a small slow cooker will surely delight women who do not have much time to cook.
Digital photo frame
Compact photo frame decorate the interior of any living room. Supplement it with a small flash card, where photos will be uploaded, because it will be the information that is read from it.
Cabinet decoration
Working gift can please the teachers, who are additional items. For them, you can buy things that are useful in the learning process and relate to their lesson. For example, a geography teacher can be presented with a large globe or a lamp with an illustration of a world map. For a teacher of literary reading and Russian language, you can buy portraits of famous writers or a set of books. Teachers of physics and chemistry will be delighted with the sets of flasks and test tubes.
You can make an original gift in the form of a cover on the phone with the name of the object.
Gift Certificate
The most versatile gift that will help not to wrestle with. Certificates can be donated to a cosmetics and perfumery, household or hardware store. If the teacher has children, she will be delighted with the certificate in the children's store.. Fortunately, almost every store offers a similar service, so you only need to choose the direction, and the teacher will choose everything on their own.
Money
This is a very sensitive topic, which causes a lot of controversy in the chats of parental committees for each holiday. Of course, a bill with a large denomination is considered the best gift for any occasion, however, it should be presented very carefully. In many educational institutions it is strictly forbidden to give money, and in case of violation of this rule the teacher can have serious problems.
If your school is not so strict with this case, you can please the teacher by giving him an envelope and a box of chocolates. Some purchase a small jewelry box and put money in there.
Try not to tell anyone about such gifts, at least it will not look very nice on your part.
Budget options
If you can not give an expensive gift, you can restrict the budget option.
Sweet gift
As a tasty gift you can present a large box of various chocolates. There are shops that specialize in selling fun-filled chocolate of interesting shapes and colors. You can order a box with chocolate for the teacher. Inside there are many pieces of chocolate, each of which will contain a letter. Price varies on text size. It is not necessary to give only chocolate, you can buy a large set of oriental sweets.
Tea Set
Depending on the personal preferences of the teacher, you can give a collection of tea or coffee. The coffee sets usually include several types of coffee beans, you can supplement the hotel with an electric or copper Turk to brew a drink. If the teacher loves to spend time with a cup of tea, the best choice for her will be a large set of various tea varieties..
You can add a gift with a set of tea saucer and a cup.
Gift basket
Such baskets are usually filled with fruit, sweets or cosmetics. Such a surprise can make yourself. In addition to tasty and healthy products, inside you can put something from the office, for example, a beautiful notebook in soft cover.
Cupcake set
Personalized cupcakes or mini-cakes will be an excellent option for a gift for March 8. You can give cupcakes with a photo of the teacher, they are prepared to order.
Flowers
Bright, beautiful and fragrant bouquets of flowers will be a great addition to any surprise. It is better to first learn about the favorite varieties of the teacher - if you do not succeed, you can give classic roses, tulips, peonies, lilies, gerberas or orchids.
Video Greeting
Mini-film with congratulations from each student and members of the parent committee. Ask the children to say a few warm words to the teacher and tell them about the pleasant memories associated with it. She will be very pleased to hear beautiful words from her students.. School colleagues can also be added to the case: ask other teachers to congratulate your class teacher on the holiday and to wish you all the best.
Interesting gift ideas for March 8, the teacher, see the following video.