On International Women's Day, it is customary to congratulate not only relatives, but also teachers. Gifts are given on behalf of the entire class by the parent committee. As a rule, in elementary school, presentations are presented to the class teacher, and sometimes to teachers who teach additional classes, such as art, music or physical education.
In this article, we will consider the most popular and original gifts for school teachers, offer budget options and give some selection tips that are recommended to consider when buying.
Selection rules
It is always nice to give presents, especially when a person plays an important role in the life of your child. It is even more pleasant to realize that the present has pleased the recipient. The choice of souvenirs for the 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. The 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 presentation, it should be understood that the teacher is a woman and she will be pleased to receive a gift of interest, and not one that will remind you of work and study. Any stationery, manuals and encyclopedias can be presented on September 1 or on Teacher’s Day, then they will be in place. And on International Women's Day it 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:
- teacher's age;
- social status;
- hobbies and hobbies;
- Lifestyle.
Naturally, asking the teacher about the above aspects is not directly recommended, she may be confused and hesitate to give an answer. It’s better to just watch her, because from the beginning of the school year until the eighth of March there is enough time to find out about a woman’s preferences, even if she is in the first year of class. Often when talking with parents, they can talk about a hobby or hobby that they do. Some tell 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 a committee of other elementary classes who will surely 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 older teachers, but young girls will like these presentations. For young teachers, choosing a hotel is much easier, as they better perceive humor and laugh with pleasure if you arrange a friendly rally. Be sure to pack the present beautifully and present it with a smile and warm words, note that it is from the whole class.
Any gift can be supplemented with a beautiful card with an original and kind poem, hand-written by children.
There are a number of surprises that teachers should not give.
- A lot of sweets. As a rule, teachers themselves hint that they don’t eat a lot of sweets, so you should not buy chocolate sets 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 people in different ways, and cosmetics may not match the color or texture. If you still want to please the teacher with women's gifts, buy a gift certificate in a perfume shop, let him make a choice on his own.
- It is strictly forbidden to give personal hygiene products. This is too intimate a question, therefore it is better to bypass it.
- Surprises with a catch. Gifts such as splashing cigarettes, ice with flies and chewing gum with bugs and cockroaches can be accepted with humor by friends, but not by the teacher.
- Alcohol. A rather controversial present, which can be perceived ambiguously, and some women will be completely offended.
- Household. Means for cleaning, washing and cleaning the house. Such a gift is not recommended at all to give to anyone, it, of course, will come in handy necessarily, but will not bring joy.
- Bijouterie. Adult women do not wear accessories made of metal or plastic, so no matter how beautiful the jewelry is, you should not give it. Nevertheless, on March 8, it is better to present jewelry made of gold or silver.
- Devices for styling hair. It is not proper to give styling products such as a hair dryer, a curling iron, an iron, electric curlers and more. The teacher can take this as a hint of his groomed and sloppy appearance. Do not allow doubt in appearance, this is at least incorrect.
Original ideas
There are a number of original, but very pleasant surprises that will be appreciated by a teacher of any age.
Awards
Present the award to your beloved teacher as the winner in the nomination "Best teacher". The stores sell copies of Oscar figurines with a sign on the pedestal, where any engraving can be applied at the request of the customer.. Complete the statuette with diplomas, a medal and flowers. Pleasure on the face of the recipient and a joyful gleam in the eyes are provided.
Certificate of attendance
In addition to material things, on March 8, you can also bring positive emotions or new knowledge. Now a lot of interesting workshops are being held in various directions. If you know what a teacher likes to cook, get a certificate for cooking classes for her. You can choose a general theme or a specific one, for example, a master class on baking, cooking Italian or Georgian dishes.
Many aged women want to learn how to draw beautifully. A real holiday for them will be attending painting lessons with a professional.
Table fountain
A solid and unusual present of compact sizes 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 SPA or beauty salon
On Women's Day, I want to treat yourself to female joys. A certificate for visiting a spa or beauty salon is one of the best gifts for any woman. Not much can be compared to a relaxing massage procedure, the ability to do manicure and styling. A well-groomed woman is always happy and pleases others.
Table bio fireplace
Another interesting and really warm idea. A small fireplace has many advantages: affordable price, compactness and mobility. They will decorate any corner and make even more comfortable evenings in the family circle.
It is recommended to purchase a special liquid for refueling complete with a desktop biofireplace, it is sold in bottles.
Useful gifts
As a rule, parents try to present something practical and universal to their favorite teacher.
Tableware
A set of dishes will never be redundant. 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 welcome. These gifts are sold in beautiful wooden cases.
Lovers of baking delicious cakes and pies can choose baking dishes or a cake stand.
Home Textiles
Another useful present. A beautiful bedding set will be a great idea, however, when buying, be sure to check the material by touch: it must be tight and of high quality. Synthetic sets are distinguished by a low price - you should not save on a teacher, especially since the thing will be bought with general cool money.
A fine solution is a soft blanket or bedspread. A set of soft towels with personalized embroidery is also considered a universal present.
Indoor plant
If the teacher is fond of floriculture, the best surprise for her will be a small house plant, which is easy to care for. As a rule, such flowers are inexpensive, but they bring a lot of joy. It is not recommended to present the cactus, as it probably already flaunts on the windowsill of the teacher. Get bright orchids, petunias, roses, Kalanchoe and other types of indoor plants that are unpretentious in care. You can ask in advance exactly what colors are missing on the windowsill or find out about existing ones so as not to be repeated.
Set of natural cosmetics.
Such a surprise is optimal for a young teacher who loves to take care of herself. However, decorative cosmetics are excluded, since it is not always possible to correctly select it. A great option would be a set of body care or hair. In cosmetics stores you can find a wide range of different kits, including shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and many body care products.
Items such as a deodorant or razor are excluded as a gift.
Appliances
In this case, I mean a small home appliance. It is impossible to give a vacuum cleaner or a dishwasher, as large gifts are immediately evident and a teacher may have problems. The best choice is 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 please women who do not have much time to cook.
Digital photo frame
A compact photo frame will decorate the interior of any living room. Supplement it with a small flash card where photos will be downloaded, because it is from it that information will be read.
Cabinet decoration
Teachers who lead additional subjects can be pleased with a working present. For them, you can purchase things that are useful in the learning process and relate to their lesson. For example, a geography teacher can give a large globe or a lamp with an illustration of a map of the world. For a teacher of literary reading and the Russian language, you can buy portraits of famous writers or a set of books. Physics and chemistry teachers will be delighted with 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 item.
Gift Certificate
The most versatile gift that will help not to puzzle. Certificates can be presented to a cosmetics and perfumery store, hardware store or hardware store. If the teacher has children, she will be happy with the certificate in the children's store. Fortunately, almost every store offers a similar service, so you only need to choose a direction, and the teacher will choose everything on her own.
Money
This is a very sensitive topic, which causes a lot of controversy in the chats of the parent committees for each holiday. Of course, a bill with a high 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 this is not so strict at your school, you can please the teacher by giving him an envelope and a box of chocolates. Some get a small jewelry box and put the money in there.
Try not to tell anyone about such presentations, at least it will not look very beautiful on your part.
Budget options
If there is no way to give an expensive present, you can limit yourself to a budget option.
Sweet gift
As a tasty gift, you can present a large box of a variety of chocolates. There are shops specializing in the sale of jolly chocolate of interesting shapes and colors. You can order a personalized box with chocolate for the teacher. Inside there are many pieces of chocolate, on each of which a letter will be printed. Price varies by text size. It’s not necessary to give only chocolate; you can buy a large set of oriental sweets.
Tea Party Set
Depending on the personal preferences of the teacher, you can give a collection of tea or coffee. Coffee sets usually include several types of coffee beans; it will be possible to supplement the hotel with an electric or copper Turk for brewing a drink. If the teacher likes to spend time with a cup of tea, the best choice for her will be a large set of various tea varieties.
You can complement the present with a set of tea saucers and a cup.
Gift basket
Such baskets are usually filled with fruits, sweets or cosmetics. You can make such a surprise yourself. In addition to tasty and healthy products, you can put something from the office inside, for example, a beautiful notebook in soft cover.
Cupcake Set
Name cupcakes or mini cakes will be a great option for a gift on March 8. You can give cupcakes with a photo of a teacher, they are prepared to order.
Flowers
Bright, beautiful and fragrant bouquets of flowers will be the perfect complement to any surprise. It is better to first learn about the teacher’s favorite varieties - if it didn’t work out, you can give classic roses, tulips, peonies, lilies, gerberas or orchids.
Video greetings
A mini-film with congratulations from each student and members of the parent committee.Have the children say a few warm words to the teacher and tell them about pleasant memories associated with her. She will be very pleased to hear beautiful words from her students.. You can also bring school colleagues to work: ask other teachers to congratulate your class teacher on the occasion and wish all the best.
Interesting gift ideas for March 8 to the teacher see in the next video.