Though some parents view them as a boring and impersonal gift, teachers often appreciate a gift card to a general retailer or one that they especially appreciate. In some classrooms, room parents help coordinate holiday gifts and can bring parents together on a class gift. This may include collecting money from each parent to purchase a large gift card or several gift cards to retailers the teacher likes. Though not personal, gift cards do allow the teacher to buy something she would like.
For many people holiday time is an excuse to put dietary restrictions aside. Teachers often appreciate receiving their favorite sweet treats for the holidays. In its "Top 10 Indulgent Holiday Gifts for Teachers," the Family Education website suggests a box of chocolates that you could combine with a classic movie or other small entertainment gift for your teacher. You could also put together some type of treat gift basket with array of sweet delicacies to make certain you find something the teacher enjoys.
Some of the most treasured holiday gifts teachers receive are those that are personalized by the class. Disney Family Fun suggests a personalized photo album that includes snapshots of the class members in various activities throughout the school year. Story books or recipe books are another gift a class can collaborate on. A personalized class gift like this usually requires coordination and communication from a room parent or someone willing to take charge of the project.
Another simple but usually effective holiday gift for teachers is a beauty product or gift assortment.. Teachers are often grateful to get bubble bath, aroma therapies and other indulgent beauty products they they may not always want to buy for themselves. The Family Education website points out that you can often buy a beauty package with a few different products for under $20.