Inexpensive Valentine's Day Gifts for Teachers

Emily Harmon
You want your child's teacher to know how much she means to your child and there is no better day to show this appreciation than Valentine's Day. Teachers work hard to make sure your child feels safe and cared for while at school. Show your appreciate with one of these inexpensive, but thoughtful Valentine's Day gifts for teachers.

Fresh Flowers. Okay, so maybe fresh flowers seem a little cliché as a Valentine's Day gift. Teachers would never expect to get flowers from a student though. Getting some fresh flowers, something different like daisies or potted daffodils, would be so appreciated by any teacher. If the flowers are potted your child might even get to enjoy them in the classroom.

Starbucks Gift Card. Valentine's Day falls within one of the coldest months of the year. Any teacher would love to get a Starbucks gift card as a Valentine's gift. This Valentine's Gift for teachers will just put you out $5 and your child's teacher will love the "warm wishes" this gift card offers.

Red Fruit Tray. A wonderful Valentine surprise for any teacher would be a red and pink fruit tray. Just arrange fruits such as raspberries, watermelon, dried cranberries, papaya, and apples on a tray, cover with plastic wrap and you're done. This creative surprise makes a great Valentine's Day gift for any teacher.

Red Accessory. A cute way to celebrate Valentine's Day with your child's teacher is to send in a red or pink accessory. A red scarf, Valentine themed socks, a pink winter hat, or any other red or pink accessory would make a super cute Valentine's Day gift for your child's teacher.

Tote Bag. Teachers are always hauling materials, books, etc to and from school. Most teachers say they can never have too many tote bags. Get a plain canvas tote bag and allow your child to decorate it in a Valentine theme. This Valentine's Day gift for teachers is one that is sure to get a lot of use.

Pink Bath Products. A final easy to assemble Valentine's Day gift for your child's teacher is a basket of pink bath products. Just seek out pink colors with yummy scents and fill a small basket or bag. The simple Valentine theme of pink will be an appreciated gift.

Teachers show your child love each day of the school year so why not show your child's teacher some love this Valentine's Day? These simple and inexpensive gifts all make wonderful Valentine's Day gifts for teachers.

Published by Emily Harmon - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

I am a happily married mom of an elementary school aged boy and toddler girl. I work full time in the education/library field and part time as a crafter/artisan.  View profile

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  • Angela La Fon1/16/2010

    What super teacher gift ideas. The red fruit tray is sweet.

  • C. Jeanne Heida1/15/2010

    These are fantastic ~ and I do love the idea of flowers like potted daisies :)

  • Charlotte Kuchinsky1/15/2010

    I think we are making edible arrangements for my grandchildren's teachers this year.

  • Kate Kirkman1/14/2010

    There's nothing quite so sweet as a first grader bringing in a little bouquet of flowers. ;)

  • Lois Lunsford1/14/2010

    Love these ideas. Thanks. We love to feel loved.

  • Tricia Goss1/14/2010

    Sweet, original ideas

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