How to choose a gift for a teacher at graduation?

Graduation party is an important milestone in school life, because this date will be solemn, unforgettable and a little sad for many people.

In the fourth grade, graduation is a transition from elementary school to middle school. And if the first teacher is “the second mother”, who devotes a lot of time to the child, then now he will have to communicate with several teachers. In the ninth grade, some of the matured students are already leaving the school, parting with both the student body and the teachers. And the most important and solemn graduation evening arrives in the eleventh grade, because it represents an exit into adulthood.

For this reason, the desire of students and parents to express gratitude to teachers and leave a memory about themselves is understandable and justifiable. In addition to warm words and flowers, a tradition has long been established to present memorable gifts. But choosing an interesting and necessary gift is far from easy, because it must meet several criteria.

So that the gift does not gather dust on the shelf, taking up space, you need to consider the following points:

• interests, hobbies, hobbies of a teacher;
• how much the gift will be timely, necessary and useful;
• whether he will last a long time;
• relative neutrality and universality of the gift, if there is no way to find out the preferences of the teacher.

For this reason, at the solemn part usually held at school, except for flowers, only stationery can be handed over. Presenting more expensive gifts can be done only outside the educational institution.

If earlier often the teachers themselves suggested what they could give them, now this cannot be done, therefore representatives of the parent committee will have to resolve this issue themselves.

Elementary school teachers are not allowed to give expensive presents for graduation in the 4th grade, but with a fancy, you can “invent” an original gift, the creation of which is worth involving children. One of the ideas in which children's participation is simply necessary is touching album "Ladoshki". Here is the easiest way to make it: on a thick white cardboard, the child either leaves fingerprints of his hands painted with paint, or simply outlines them along the contour.

It can be either one palm, or both. Then the print is carefully cut out, on one side a photo of the child is pasted, on the other - you can either write a poem about the school, or kind words addressed to the teacher. Then all the “hands” are collected in one memorable album.

Interesting individual gifts can also be ordered in the workshop. It can be a watch where the dial is replaced with photos of students, a beautiful box for storing jewelry and trinkets with a photo class on the cover. Another interesting idea is an author’s cake with school-themed elements or a sweet “bouquet”.

Many parents and students themselves are happy to do needlework. Crocheted napkins, tablecloths, a patchwork quilt, a patchwork bedspread, embroidery - any creative ideas are welcome.

In the ninth grade, subject teachers to celebrate the end of the school year, you can give just a beautiful bouquet and all kinds of stationery. The class teacher does not have to give an expensive gift - jewelry, household appliances, trips or gadgets will not be entirely appropriate.

Typically, students and parents are well aware of the tastes and interests of the teacher, so, first of all, you need to focus on them. You can give tickets to an avid theatergoer for a performance, a book lover - an e-book or a certificate to a bookstore.

Practical and always needed items will be appropriate. Their list is listed below.

• Beautiful pen. Commemorative engraving with kind words will be a wonderful decoration. You can attach a notebook or a diary in leather binding to the pen, or an original stand.
• If the teacher is a collector, then you can purchase items, complementing his collection.
• Many teachers are passionate gardeners. A rare plant, a set of original flower pots - A great choice for a gift.
• Interior items: floor or wall clocks, designer table lamp, original floor lamp, decorative pillows and bedspreads, beautiful dishes. Modern technologies make it possible to turn these, at first glance, ordinary things into a unique decoration of the room.
• If the teacher himself is a creative person, fond of painting, music, needlework, then sets of quality professional tools to carry out these activities will always be appropriate.
• A good gift that allows the teacher to choose a present for himself is certificate for the purchase of cosmetics, perfumes or clothing.

The final bell and prom in the eleventh grade are special and exciting events.This and farewell to school, parting with teachers and classmates and exit into adulthood. The solemnity of this moment involves the presentation of special, more spectacular presents. But you should not give an expensive gift at the holiday dedicated to the last call. This is a school holiday and, in accordance with the law, a gift, the value of which exceeds 3 thousand rubles, can serve as an excuse for corruption and the subsequent application of disciplinary sanctions against the teacher.

On this day it is appropriate to present the class teacher as a keepsake an original photo collage, an unusual photo album, an electronic photo frame, a film about the life of the class, a thank-you book with kind words. The students themselves will perfectly cope with this task. Such gifts are kept very anxiously - the memory of such an issue will remain for a long time.

But at the graduation party, in an informal setting, a more informal personal gift can be given. When choosing it, one should also be guided by several rules.

• Appliances It is presented if it is known for certain that the teacher needs it at a particular moment. The choice of brand should be approached very responsibly so that the device does not break at the first use.
• The same goes for gadgets. A modern teacher absolutely needs a laptop, a tablet, and a phone, but you need to purchase them by familiarizing yourself with their functionality and being well versed in the proposed models. Checks and documents for any equipment must be attached.
• Jewelry may not be entirely appropriate. Of course, this is a beautiful, valuable and solid gift. But you need to know how the teacher relates to similar products.

There are subtleties that you need to know when choosing: jewelry or gifts made in silver are given only if they are branded or collectibles.

• Do not pick up rings or bracelets, as knowledge of the exact size and, preferably, a fitting is required. Earrings, pendants, pendants, brooches are more suitable. If the taste preferences of the teacher are unknown, then it is better to hand a gift certificate.
• Vacation packages, spa treatment, tourist trips can be handed out only after preliminary “intelligence”, as it may turn out that the state of health or the availability of other plans will not allow the trip.

It is customary to give gifts at the graduation party not only to the class teacher, but also to subject teachers. When choosing them, you can go in two ways:

• choose something neutral, suitable for a teacher of any profile - this will avoid unnecessary comparisons and insults;
• focus on professional activities (for example, a teacher of Russian language and literature will be grateful to receive an e-book or a collector's edition of dictionaries, a mathematician will appreciate a laser pointer, and a biologist - an exotic plant or electron microscope).

A male teacher can be presented with an expensive tie, a clip for him, a watch. If he cares about health, is fond of cars, then a gift certificate to the appropriate store will be quite welcome. The ability to choose a gift and give it beautifully is a very valuable quality. It is important informally, with a soul to approach the choice. Not only a material gift is valuable to any teacher, but also words of respect and gratitude, a warm memory of students.

Teachers and practical jokes, comic gifts, funny letters, medals and orders, poems and songs will appreciate. As a rule, 11th grade is a close-knit and friendly team, where there are born comedians, screenwriters, and creative personalities.

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