FINDING the perfect Christmas gift to show appreciation for your children’s school teachers does not have to cost a fortune.
With a little creativity and thoughtfulness, you can make meaningful presents they will love and cherish.
Here’s some ideas for what you can create . . .
CHOCS AWAY: Wash up an old pasta sauce jar and fill with layers of hot chocolate powder and mini- marshmallows.
Add a little festive ribbon to finish it off.
BAKE AWAY: Sugar cookies or gingerbread will make a great gift for teachers.
For sugar cookies, you only need unsalted butter, sugar, flour and a dash of vanilla essence to knock up a batch.
For a cheerful little finishing touch, buy a festive tin from Poundland for £1.50.
GREEN GIFT: Repurpose a plant from your garden or pick up a pot of herbs at Asda for £1.
If you have a pot at home, give it a clean and get kids to decorate it with paint, glitter or anything from their art box.
A nice touch is to add a note saying: “Thanks for helping me grow!”
THANKS A LATTE: Teachers rely on their caffeine fix, so why not give them some coffee pods in a recycled clean jar or a cheap festive mug.
You can pick up a pack of colourful pods for £1.35 at Aldi.
GET ARTY: Head to The Range for a brilliant selection of “make your own gift” kits.
The textured canvas kit is now £2.49, reduced from £4.99 — or paint your own tote bag for £3.99.
Both kits enable you to make brilliant presents that look more expensive than they cost.
FROM THE HEART: Never underestimate the power of a heartfelt letter to truly reward and delight.
Have your child write a note expressing why they appreciate their teacher.
Include specific examples of how that teacher has helped or inspired them.
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