Crossing guards help children cross the street no matter what the weather is like outside. If you live in a climate where cold weather persists for several months a year, purchase disposable hand warmers for the crossing guard. These hand warmers can be placed inside pockets, gloves or even shoes to help keep warm. You can purchase them in individual packs at your local grocery or department store, or look for larger bulk packs available at big box and warehouse stores.
Since many crossing guards are employed by the school system, purchase apparel from the school where he is employed. You can purchase T-shirts, sweat shirts and light jackets that can be worn under the safety vest. Other ideas include school jogging pants or even a school cap. Finally, if he enjoys a hot cup of coffee or tea, purchase a travel coffee container with the school logo as a gift.
A gift of sunglasses will not only help keep the crossing guard in style, but also protect her eyes from the sun while on the job. Purchase polarized sunglasses, because those help cut down the glare from the sun. Other considerations are purchasing sunglasses that are large enough to fit over any glasses the crossing guard may already wear. Since this gift might be on the expensive side, ask other families to chip in for the purchase of the sunglasses.
Rain, sleet and snow can make the crossing guard's day on the job unpleasant. You can provide him a little shelter from the inclement weather by giving him a large umbrella. The large umbrella will not only help to keep him dry, but it also will allow him to share the space under the umbrella with a student. If the school store sells umbrellas you can purchase it there so that it has the school logo on it.
Many people collect ornaments and figurines that detail their occupation. These items are then placed in the home as a decoration and representation of what they do for a living. Purchase a crossing guard Christmas tree ornament that can be displayed at Christmas or a figurine that can be displayed year-round. Another idea is a crossing guard mug. Unlike the travel version of the gift, the crossing guard can enjoy her hot beverage in it from the comfort of her home.