teacher gifts
 

I'd like to make something for my grandchildren's teachers for Christmas. What have you made/given to teachers that they seemed to like?

Tote bags if you have time

what about a mug rug with a cup filled with goodies coasters or place mats.

I am a retired teacher and Tote bags or a purse is always appreciated!!

when my son was in kindergarden, he made her a special pointer. it was a 1/2" dowel, that he painted to look like a pencil with her name on it where it would say Ticonderoga. she loved it. that year, I made her a door sign that was quilted with her name on it. I guess ask teachers

I am a retired teacher. I vote for a tote bag. A teacher never has enough tote bags. At least I didn't. I was always carrying stuff to and from school...or to a workshop. :) My favorite gift was a tote bag made with cat fabric. I used it forever!

Dina

Another retired teacher weighing in with tote bags or desk topper that can hold tissues, hand sanitizer and spare pencils. Helps with the decorating a bit.

looks like it's going to be tote bags - thanks so much for the input from the teachers.

I'm a retired teacher and know that all of the above would be appreciated. I also used to love it when moms or grandmas made holiday accessories for the kitchen (the neat towels that hang on a know for wiping hands or just for decoration), hot pads, etc. One more child was mortified when I opened his gift and it was beautiful kitchen towels. My son would not carry his teacher's gift to school because I had bought a new coffee mug. So perhaps check with the child before.:) Those cute fabric boxes that are all the rage on the QB lately would be great for holding note paper, etc.

Anything other than a mug, ditto for scented things. Tote bags are good, as are mug rugs, or even a small $ gift card to a book store.