My "Happy Summer" Teacher Gift

{I hope that this little gift basket says, "Happy sipping (or gulping) delicious wine.  Happy days filled with wearing your hair down and messy.  Happy having enough time to do your nails, read a book, or lounge by a pool. And when those Summer days start to come to an end, happy classroom shopping and decorating.  Happy all things Summer.  Thank you."} 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/236590066/happy-summer-teacher-gift-basket?ref=related-2

Only FIVE more days of school left (for better or for worse) until Summer vacation starts here in Loudoun County!  If you're like me, that means you only have 5 more days to come up with some wonderful way to attempt to thank the teachers who have done so much* for your children throughout this school year.  Although with all of the teachers who have worked with your children (classroom teachers, teacher assistants, Special Education teachers, librarians, counselors, art and music teachers, PE teachers, office staff... ), where do you find the time, money, & perfect way to say "Thank you.  Happy Summer!"  What do teachers really want?!

Here's the answer: Teachers really want these 5 days to pass as quickly as possible so that they can look at us parents and say, "Tag.  You're it!" While I can't make the time go faster, I can give them this small token of my and my children's appreciation to help kick off their well-deserved Summer break. I hope that this little gift basket says, "Happy sipping (or gulping) delicious wine.  Happy days filled with wearing your hair down and messy.  Happy having enough time to do your nails, read a book, or lounge by a pool. And when those Summer days start to come to an end, happy classroom shopping and decorating.  Happy all things Summer.  Thank you." 

This little basket includes: 

{A  handpainted, monogramed wine glass.}
https://www.etsy.com/listing/236590956/monogrammed-wine-glass?ref=shop_home_active_3

{An adorable, handmade Summer hair accessory}
https://www.etsy.com/listing/236593802/summer-head-wrap?ref=listing-shop-header-0

{ An 8 x 10 personalized crayon initial wood sign}
https://www.etsy.com/listing/236480599/crayon-initial-sign?ref=listing-shop-header-1

{A cute little nail file}

So, that's it.  I encourage you to put together a little something for the teachers in your child's life. It's simple-- just gather a few thoughtful, yet practical items and have your kid write a heartfelt thank you note. 

What are you doing for your child's teachers?  I'd love to hear some ideas! If you like my idea, but don't have the time or energy to put a basket together, you can order custom baskets or basket items by clicking on the links below the photos or by clicking on this link right here: 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/236590066/happy-summer-teacher-gift-basket?ref=listing-shop-header-3

Happy Summer Students, Parents, and especially Teachers! 

--Lindsay G

*Please note that this is a brief overview of tasks that a teacher might do on behalf of your child during a school year.  Plan, execute, and shop for materials for lessons designed to educate their students, care for hurt feelings,  mediate small arguments/disagreements, answer 4,000 questions per day, haul stacks of papers to grade to and from home, attend staff meetings, plan at team meetings, stay after school to conference with parents in person or on the phone, pretend to be extremely interested in a child's 20 minutes story, send home thoughtful student-made gifts for parents, restrict use of the bathroom to specials and planning periods, constantly remind students to use manners & follow school rules, make copies, laminate, coordinate parent volunteers, direct plays, write report cards with detailed individualized commentary, make each of their students feel loved, cared for, and special.