Teachers are amazing people. They work long hours for not enough pay and have a very significant role in shaping young people’s lives. Though the school year has already started, it is not too late to show your respect and admiration for the teacher that is near and dear to your heart with a customized gift basket. This article will offer ideas and suggestions on how to create a practical, but fun gift basket that is sure to delight that very special teacher.
Back To School Gift Basket Basics.
The first decision to be made is what to sort of container you would like to use to display and present all the little goodies you plan to fill the “basket” with. A large wicker basket is the traditional choice, but you can also choose a less common route and go with a container that the teacher can reuse in his or her classroom. A canvas box, over sized plastic storage container or even a large bucket with a handle will surely be put to use at a later time.
Back To School Gift Basket Fillers.
Once your container has been chosen, the next step is to decide on an appropriate filler in which to nestle your gifts. The traditional gift basket filler is colored tissue paper or confetti style paper, but you can use the filler part of the gift basket as an opportunity to squeeze in an extra gift or two. Think about what would be most useful in the teacher’s classroom and consider using an art smock, individual packages of tissue, microfiber cleaning cloths, or a lining of soft erasers.
Back To School Gift Basket Goodies.
Once your gift basket is chosen and cozily lined, you are now ready to fill it to the brim with items that your favorite teacher will love and enjoy. Select a wide variety of gifts, including those on a personal nature and items that he or she can use during a busy day of teaching. Practical gift items can include red pens and pencils, colored note cards, whimsical paper clips and a gift card to a stationary or office supply store for the gift recipient to purchase supplies not covered by the school budget. To express your desire for the teacher to be able to relax and enjoy downtime, a gift card to the local movie theater, scented bubble bath, an aromatherapy candle, and cozy socks for Winter. You can also include a personalized travel mug, a decorative or functional ruler, and apple themed items to play on the old tradition of giving the teacher an apple.
Back To School Gift Basket Finishing Touches.
Once your gift basket is overflowing with special and thoughtful gifts, you can finish it off with some decorative touches. Wrap the entire basket with pretty colored cellophane and gather the top ends to a point. Tie a few strands of raffia or soft ribbon around the top. Punch a hole in a piece of card stock and thread the end of the ribbon through the hole so that it hangs in the front of the basket. A few lines of appreciation for the teacher and wishes for a great school year on the card stock will finish off your gift with great sentiment and style.
