Who is getting ready for teacher appreciation week? In this post we are reviewing the perfect gift for that special teacher in you and your child’s life.
Not only are we sharing an easy and fun gift idea for teachers, but we are also including a “thank you for helping me grow” free printable. With a cute plant and a “thank you for helping me grow” card, you will have created an adorable present for your child’s teacher.
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Growing And Blooming With A Free Printable
To show appreciation to teachers, you will be looking for a pleasurable, but not too expensive gift. Plus, on top of that you need something to symbolize the great work teachers do.
What better than something that grows and blooms? If you are still not sure what I’m talking about, it’s a plant!
What is more symbolic of a teacher’s job than something that starts so very small, as a seed, and then blossoms into something beautiful? Teachers do this year after year with their students.
This is why, choosing a plant for teacher appreciation week, along with a FREE printable “thank you for helping me grow” gift tag, will put a little cheer into a teacher’s day.
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Thank You For Helping Me Grow Gift Options
The next question, is which type of plant to get. To start, you will want to get something that is not too big, but not too small.
For example, it will not make a lot of sense to buy packets of seeds. You will need something that has already started growing.
On the other hand, you will want to avoid plants that are too large. It will be difficult to transport to the school. Plus, you don’t know how much space your child’s teacher has.
So, what are the best plant choices for your thank you for helping me grow teacher appreciation gift? Check out these five potential options.
Potted Indoor Flower
If you opt for a flower, this also adds the symbolism of students blooming with their learning over the course of a school year. Plus, flowers are pretty.
One down side to picking a flower is that the bloom won’t last forever. If you want a plant that will last longer, check out more of the options below.
Succulents
Succulents typically come in relatively small containers, and they are easy to take care of. You just put them near sunlight and water sparingly.
A succulent plant will add nice ambiance to a room, but it is not overpowering. It’s a pleasing gift and a pretty safe bet when selecting the right plant for your child’s teacher.
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Something To Plant Outside
If you know your child’s teacher has a garden at home, then you could opt to get him or her something that could be transferred to the garden.
You could go with a vegetable plant, a fruit plant, or annual flowers. If your teacher has a real green thumb and you’re feeling crafty, you could even gift him or her a wooden crate planter.
Herbs
Another fun idea would be to get an herb plant. This would be a great option for a teacher that you know loves to cook.
You can pick from basil, parsley, cilantro, thyme or something else. You could also go with one type of herb or a mixture of a few types.
Flower Bouquet
Instead of a potted flower plant, you could opt for a small bouquet of flowers. Teacher appreciation week is in the spring, so it’s the perfect timing to give a beautiful arrangement of blooms.
Free Printable Thank You For Helping Me Grow Card
Now, last, but not least, you need your thank you for helping me grow free printable! This is where you can grab your free thank you for helping me grow cards.
Print out your card or gift tag and attach it to the plant you decided on. If you want to that to be it, then you are all set.
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But, if you choose, you can also include a hand written thank you note to along with the plant and thank you for helping me grow tag.
Whether it’s you or your child, it’s never a bad idea to include a nice note of gratitude to the teacher. Personally, I think having your child write the note makes it extra special.
The Perfect Way To Show Teacher Appreciation
That wraps up this summary of the best gift for teacher appreciation week to go along with your “thank you for helping me grow” free printable.
Don’t forget, choose an appropriate plant. Grab your free “thank you for helping me grow” card or tag. Then, have your child write a nice note to show his or her appreciation.
All in all, it’s pretty simple, and it is pretty much guaranteed to make a teacher’s day a little bit better.
More End of the School Year Resources & Appreciation Ideas
- Don’t miss out on these other 15 Great Teacher Appreciation Printables
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- Grab a copy of this Room Mom Thank You Note template
- Check out the best Virtual Teacher Appreciation Ideas for remote learning
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