Teachers and coaches will sometimes go unappreciated all year long. They especially seem to appreciate being remembered at Christmas. As our kids get older the teacher gift giving list gets longer. In middle school and high school coaches, band directors and even guidance counselors get added to the list. What to get and how to stay in budget can become a real issue for most of us. Fortunately, there are lots of budget Christmas gifts for teachers and coaches.
Budget Christmas Gifts for Teachers and Coaches Idea #1
School or desk supplies
Teachers and coaches often provide desk or school supplies for our students from their own pocket without getting reimbursed. A nice touch at Christmas is to purchase an inexpensive small basket and fill it with disposable pens, staples, pushpins or thumbtacks, paperclips, post-it notes and anything else you might need for a desk or office. Wrap it in cello wrap and tie with a ribbon. You have a gift that any teacher would love to receive.
Budget Christmas Gifts for Teachers and Coaches Idea #2
Gift cards in just about any increment.
A teacher or coach can use a gift card from almost anywhere. Band directors may appreciate a gift card to the local music store. Fast food gift cards can be used to get lunch on that next field trip. Gas cards help with errands. Office supply and discount retailer cards help buy needed supplies for the classroom.
Budget Christmas Gifts for Teachers and Coaches Idea #3
Movie rental and popcorn.
Who doesn’t like a relaxing evening at home now and then? A gift card for a movie rental is a great gift. Tie curling ribbon around a package of microwave popcorn and attach a gift card to it. This is a gift any teacher can enjoy.
Budget Christmas Gifts for Teachers and Coaches Idea #4
Tickets.
Christmas is the season for plays, pageants and musicals. Some of these events can be quite inexpensive. Depending on the event a pair of tickets may be within your budget and provide a nice evening out for your child’s teacher or coach.
Budget Christmas Gifts for Teachers and Coaches Idea #5
Homemade goodies.
Who doesn’t appreciate a bag of cookies or homemade loaf of banana bread? Nothing says you care like taking the time to make a yummy homemade gift. It’s something that any teacher would love to receive.
Budget Christmas Gifts for Teachers and Coaches Idea #6
Donate to charity.
What better way to honor someone who serves others than by making a donation to a worthwhile charity? This could be donating books to the school library or to a cause that the teacher is passionate about. The decision of how much to donate is yours and makes a difference in the lives of others.
