As the school year comes to an end, many moms are trying to come up with original ideas for teacher appreciation gifts…ones that don’t break the piggy bank. Need some ideas?

• Homemade goodies in a cute container (think reusable…like a pencil box or coffee mug)

• Donate books to the library in his/her honor and send a note letting him/her know

• Items for the classroom (games, art supplies, class pet food)

• Scrapbook of the year (this requires planning ahead and possibly working together with other families)

• Big bowl filled with microwave popcorn packs and gift certificates for movie rental

• Personalized notepads/pencils

• Merchandise from Make-A-Wish because teachers will love that the proceeds benefit children

• Plastic storage bin filled with school supplies (because teachers often purchase these items with their own money)

• Donation to a children’s charity in the teacher’s honor

Do you have other ideas? Please do share!

(photo by Myrone)