| Teachers add so much to our lives and guide our | | | | Teachers are always reading. Get a gift certificate or |
| children with special attention. It's always nice to give | | | | card at your local book store and enclose it in a note |
| an appreciation for their thoughtfulness and caring. But | | | | of your appreciation for their help. |
| what gift would be appropriate and not overwhelm the | | | | Get an apple made of cloth and filled with soft fibers. |
| teacher? Here are just a few gift ideas: | | | | Have every member of the class sign the apple in ink. |
| Fill a basket with things they will need and use all year. | | | | Teachers are always carrying books and papers. Find |
| Add pens, pencils, notepads, stickers, boxes of staples | | | | a satchel bag with an apple or red, white, and blue flag |
| and paperclips. | | | | design. Or make a bag with all the school colors. |
| Wrap a coffee can with colorful paper and add three | | | | At the local bookstore, find a bookmark that says |
| or four of your favorite home baked cookies. The | | | | what a great teacher he is. Or one that has apples |
| plastic lid will keep them fresh for days. | | | | running the length of the bookmark. You may be able |
| Teachers often burn the midnight candle as they read | | | | to find one with dunce hats or take another plain |
| reports and grade papers. Fill a basket with bags of | | | | bookmark and add dunce hat stickers to it. |
| munchies like peanuts, chips, popcorn. | | | | Buy a glass or ceramic mug and have your child paint |
| Make a donation to the local zoo or library in your | | | | an apple and his name on the side. |
| teacher's name. Put the donation card in with a note | | | | Have your child create a pencil cup by decorating a |
| expressing your appreciation. | | | | juice can with brightly colored tissue paper. |