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Post by pepperwood on Apr 28, 2016 23:56:35 GMT
I am hoping that some of the teachers can help me with a nice gift suggestion. My SIL is earning her MS in Education. She was a SAHM when her children were little and then worked as a substitute teacher when they were older. When they went off to college she completed an accelerated certification program and then landed a job as a high school English teacher. She will be awarded her degree next month--at age 57. I really admire her determination and enthusiasm for her new career.
Can you give me some ideas for a really nice gift to honor her accomplishment that you would enjoy receiving?
Thanks in advance
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Post by quiltz on Apr 28, 2016 23:58:33 GMT
Framing the degree.
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Post by freecharlie on Apr 28, 2016 23:59:06 GMT
As a teacher, I would want something for my classroom.
Favorite pens
Post it notes
Fruit smelling expo markers
Highlighters
Pencils
Eta, it isn't nice, but totally what I would want
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Post by miss_lizzie on Apr 29, 2016 0:06:49 GMT
How about a gift card so she can buy things she'll need as a teacher?
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Post by Alexxussss on Apr 29, 2016 0:28:13 GMT
Kudos to her!
One little gift I got from my mentor that I still love is a pencil shaped plaque with my name on it. I keep it on my desk.
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Post by scrapaddie on Apr 29, 2016 0:50:13 GMT
How about a gift card so she can buy things she'll need as a teacher? Isn't she already teaching? Pandora charm to commemorate her masters? Take her to a nice dinner A nice teacher bag? |
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Post by kate on Apr 29, 2016 1:02:31 GMT
A mug with an apple on it?  More seriously, scrapaddie had a great idea. A nice bag that is big enough to hold a couple of binders and a textbook would be super useful. So many of us carry around dumpy looking tote bags. There is a teacher at my school who always has beautiful bags. She looks so elegant, even as she's lugging around piles of books and papers! You can find pretty bags at any price point, too - just make sure it will be sturdy enough to carry some weight. |
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Post by freecharlie on Apr 29, 2016 1:05:53 GMT
Try 31 gifts for bags. I live mine and beat the hell out of them. They are still holding stron and look good.
What about a framed art piece made if the word of her favorite story? I've seen Alice in Wonderland, jungle book
Postertext.com
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 29, 2016 1:07:14 GMT
How about a gift card so she can buy things she'll need as a teacher? Isn't she already teaching? Pandora charm to commemorate her masters? Take her to a nice dinner A nice teacher bag? You need teacher supplies every single year. Other than those, what about a nice leather journal that she can keep her writings in? |
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Post by CarolT on Apr 29, 2016 1:53:24 GMT
im not sure how much you want to spend... I'm in the market for a nice leather bag that I can use as a laptop bag and purse.
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Post by annaintx on Apr 29, 2016 2:00:53 GMT
My parents gave me a canvas Land's End briefcase. It was just like my daddy's.  I still have it, don't use it often anymore. Now, I'd want office supplies, or $$ to get a classroom library started. |
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Post by mlynn on Apr 29, 2016 7:04:23 GMT
There is some kind of planner that a lot of teacher's rave about. You might look into that.
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Post by scrapaddie on Apr 29, 2016 19:31:38 GMT
Isn't she already teaching? Pandora charm to commemorate her masters? Take her to a nice dinner A nice teacher bag? You need teacher supplies every single year. Other than those, what about a nice leather journal that she can keep her writings in? Yes, of course, but I was fortunate in that I could use my school budget to buy pens, etc, |
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Post by pepperwood on Apr 29, 2016 20:46:34 GMT
Thanks everyone for all your suggestions. Does anyone know the name of the planner that Mlynn mentioned?
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Post by kate on Apr 29, 2016 23:17:28 GMT
pepperwood - Erin Condren has a teacher planner. I don't use a paper planner, but one of my colleagues LOVES her EC teacher planner. Maybe a gift certificate for one of those so she can personalize it herself?
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Post by pepperwood on Apr 30, 2016 0:07:16 GMT
pepperwood - Erin Condren has a teacher planner. I don't use a paper planner, but one of my colleagues LOVES her EC teacher planner. Maybe a gift certificate for one of those so she can personalize it herself? Thanks, Kate. |
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Post by mlynn on Apr 30, 2016 1:12:52 GMT
Thanks everyone for all your suggestions. Does anyone know the name of the planner that Mlynn mentioned? I contacted a teacher friend. This is what she had to say:
There are two that are the popular thing. One is the Erin Condren teacher planner. Big, colorful, pricey. I used that one year, then switched to the planner from Plum Paper. It has a lot of the same features as the EC planner but is cheaper ($41 instead of $60). I like the layout better. Some of the record keeping pages in the EC planner I never used, and for that price you want to use it all! With both planners you can add on things--extra pages, etc. The PP planner is a little smaller size, so the pocket folder doesn't fit regular paper which is annoying. Be sure to get the Large Teacher Planner from Plum Paper---they also have a smaller one that is purse size, but that wouldn't be as useful, especially for a new teacher. Hope this helps! ?
Good luck!
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 30, 2016 2:08:10 GMT
You need teacher supplies every single year. Other than those, what about a nice leather journal that she can keep her writings in? Yes, of course, but I was fortunate in that I could use my school budget to buy pens, etc, It always surprised me how different everyone's situation was. We didn't get a classroom budget. We got copies and some office supplies that were kept in the front office, but that was about it. If we worked the Fall Carnival for 3 hours, we could get a $20 credit towards a classroom supply. Ha. I often spent about $75 -$100 a month on my classroom. I think that was pretty normal in my building for an elementary school teacher. |
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Apr 30, 2016 5:40:16 GMT
I second (third?) the bag/tote idea. It doesn't have to be leather. Roomy outside pockets, a couple inside pockets, and an inside division are always good, as is a removable (or bought separately) laptop or tablet sleeve.
You could fill the pockets with some supplies, mints, tea bags, little plastic food keepers filled with snacks she likes, whatever. Add some colored file folders. Hang a cute luggage tag on the outside with her name and school written in.
I wouldn't get the planner unless you're sure she would like the system. That's a very specific, individual preference. (I actually do it all electronically.)
And: Good for her! Getting a high school English job around here is neigh on impossible.
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Post by scrapaddie on May 3, 2016 2:54:47 GMT
Yes, of course, but I was fortunate in that I could use my school budget to buy pens, etc, It always surprised me how different everyone's situation was. We didn't get a classroom budget. We got copies and some office supplies that were kept in the front office, but that was about it. If we worked the Fall Carnival for 3 hours, we could get a $20 credit towards a classroom supply. Ha. I often spent about $75 -$100 a month on my classroom. I think that was pretty normal in my building for an elementary school teacher. I was a science teacher and students were charged lab fees. I use that budget to get many of the things I needed for the classroom. I did have to buy quite a few things for a class like rats and stuff |
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