End of school year

What Gift to Give a Teacher?

The end of the school year is approaching, and it is customary to give a small gift to those who have contributed to our children’s education. It's not always easy to know what to give a teacher or school instructor. However, depending on the relationship you and especially your child have with them, there are many gifts—funny, touching—that will surely please any teacher.

They used to be called the schoolmaster or schoolmistress. Then came the terms “instructor” or “teacher.” Today, we refer to them as “primary school teachers.” These educators deserve a little gesture at the end of the school year. Usually, parents give their child a gift to present to their main teacher on the last day before summer break. This tradition also applies to teaching assistants, AVS (school aides), AESH (support staff for children with disabilities), nannies, or early childhood educators who care for babies and young children.

A box of cookies or chocolates remains the most common option. Among the classic and always-appreciated gifts are mugs, pens, or flowers. Choosing a more personalized gift adds a special touch to the gesture and ensures its uniqueness.

A More Personal Gift for the Teacher: A Personalized Portrait

If you know the teacher more personally, you can consider giving a much more customized gift created by your child.
The Famille de Dingue personalized portrait is a fun project, even for a child, and allows you to highlight one of the teacher’s passions or personality traits. For instance, if she often incorporates music into her lessons, you can personalize the portrait with a musical-themed t-shirt. Popular choices at the end of the school year include t-shirts like “Super Teacher,” “Awesome Educator,” or “Hooray for Kindergarten.” If the teacher specializes in physical education, there’s an outfit for that too. And if they’re truly passionate about their job and embody the classic teacher stereotype, you can choose the traditional outfit or a design showing them grading papers.

And finally, nothing beats a little dedication written on the back of the portrait—thoughtful and heartfelt, straight from the student.