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However, please don&rsquo;t rush out to buy something just to fulfil an obligation on your child&rsquo;s behalf. Unless you know your child&rsquo;s teachers well, many presents do go to waste, including:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Coffee mugs, picture frames, plush toys, and decorative items that say &ldquo;Best Teacher&rdquo;: teachers receive too many of these</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Anything scented, such as candles, lotions, and bath gels: cheaper products may trigger allergies, while pricier products may not suit the teacher&rsquo;s taste anyway</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Baked goods: some teachers may have dietary restrictions, while others may be squeamish about goods that may not have been properly stored or sealed</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Coffee, tea, or cafe vouchers: again, this is highly subject to a teacher&rsquo;s preference</li>
</ul>
In fact, some teachers have even said no to practical items such as red pens and notebooks! Generic gift cards, like those from Amazon or Popular Bookstore, have a higher chance of being fully utilised, but these could contravene a school&rsquo;s policy about appropriate gift-giving on Teachers&rsquo; Day.
Yet, it&rsquo;s not impossible to deliver the perfect Teachers&rsquo; Day gift. If there&rsquo;s one thing many teachers have agreed on, it&rsquo;s that you won&rsquo;t go wrong with a handwritten note or handmade card. Two local teachers who spoke to the media last year even <a href="https://www.todayonline.com/commentary/gen-y-speaks-what-gifts-do-teachers-treasure" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">revealed</a> that such keepsakes remind them of why they entered teaching in the first place, and provide the motivation to press on.&nbsp;
Teachers have also been pleasantly surprised to receive gifts from former pupils, especially if students have graduated from the school. And don&rsquo;t forget to show appreciation to your child&rsquo;s tutors and enrichment instructors too.
For parents who are helping their children to prepare gifts this Teachers&rsquo; Day, read on for quick-and-easy DIY ideas to warm any teacher&rsquo;s heart!
<h4>Begin With A Great Note</h4>
If you have plain card stock on hand, that&rsquo;s good enough for a card featuring a handwritten note on one side, and a simple drawing or decoration on the other.
Writing a proper thank you note requires some thought. To help you and your child along, here are some <a href="https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/style-and-usage/words-to-thank-a-teacher.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">suggested opening lines</a>:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400">&ldquo;Because of you, I&rsquo;ve&hellip;&rdquo;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">&ldquo;I&rsquo;m grateful to you for&hellip;&rdquo;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">&ldquo;What I love most about your class is&hellip;&rdquo;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">&ldquo;You taught me that&hellip;&rdquo;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">&ldquo;You&rsquo;ve helped my child to&hellip;&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
At a loss for words? You can open with an <a href="https://inspiringtips.com/quotes-for-teachers-happy-teachers-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">inspirational quote</a> before launching into your personal message. Alternatively, refer to these <a href="https://www.writethankyounotes.com/teacher-appreciation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">50 sample notes for awesome teachers</a>, and modify them for your own purposes.
<h4>Use Hand-Lettering &amp; Illustration Techniques</h4>
This is a quick way to jazz up a plain card, and anyone can try decorative hand-lettering and doodling. Here are some beginners&rsquo; ideas:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHYiasODYzU" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simple hand-lettering: one-trick, many fonts</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7DjJzd4guM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mini floral doodles: learn to draw simple flowers</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Make An Origami Gift</h4>
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Paper folding is fun for kids, and there are countless YouTube tutorials with simple card- and gift-making ideas. Here are five to get you started:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28GYTEdmZ3Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Origami paper envelope with leaf design</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-BIL6p1Te8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Origami heart</a> (give this on its own, or use it as a card decoration)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpncv0M8jQY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Origami dress</a> (a pretty card decoration if you&rsquo;re making cards for female teachers)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yibyFp5Si1Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Origami butterfly bookmark</a> (for kids who like a challenge)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Make A Pop-Up Card</h4>
This can range from simple to elaborate&mdash;pick a tutorial that your child finds doable!
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qwRBdiu6L4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Easy pop-up Teachers&rsquo; Day card</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bHT2JGHgmg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pop-up card featuring a teacher in a classroom</a> (this has several elements but you don&rsquo;t have to include them all)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzhrxIyk1qE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pop-up card with letter cut-outs</a> (this requires paper-cutting skills, and you may have to assist)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Make A Pull-Tab Card</h4>
Pull-tab cards are interesting, but may require some experimentation as many tutorials don&rsquo;t provide exact measurements. Here are some examples:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghqKbdFeS2A" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pull-tab envelope card</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcQ3Vwk25QI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pull-tab card with paper hearts</a> (try this with other shapes too, especially if you have large craft paper punches)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Make A Standout Card That Every Teacher Will Remember</h4>
There are endless ways to make a card, if you&rsquo;re willing to exercise your imagination. Here&rsquo;s a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAMg9LN1Hno" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">video with 44 card-making ideas</a> to spark your creativity.
<h4>Use Household Items As Decorations</h4>
<img onerror="kspReplaceCdn(this)" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-90410" src="https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/files/u170058/Decorations-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1920" srcset="https://wp.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/files/u170058/Decorations-scaled.jpg 1200w, https://wp.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/files/u170058/Decorations-800x600.jpg 800w, https://wp.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/files/u170058/Decorations-320x240.jpg 320w, https://wp.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/files/u170058/Decorations-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://wp.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/files/u170058/Decorations-2048x1536.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px">
If your child needs to help with Teachers&rsquo; Day classroom decorations, sit together and think of ways to repurpose household items to bring cheer. Here are some ideas:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.redtedart.com/cable-tie-crafts-heart-garland/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cable tie hearts banner</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://ohhappyday.com/2011/03/zig-zag-accordion-streamers-diy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zig-zag accordion streamers</a> (these can be easily made from construction paper or magazine paper)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXtFK-NCEYU" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cupcake liner flowers</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="http://clare-buswell.blogspot.com/2012/10/spiral-washi-tape-flower-tutorial-lots.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Washi tape flowers</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_YQvU3hXLs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Flowers from straws and Q-tips</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Download A Template</h4>
Don&rsquo;t panic if you are pressed for time and need a quick solution. There are many templates that generous designers have created for free download!
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="http://www.smilingcolors.com/2017/05/free-printable-teacher-appreciation-cards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Thank You card templates</a> (this also includes a card for the school bus driver!)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.greetingsisland.com/cards/thank-you/teacher-appreciation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tasteful cards from GreetingsIsland.com</a> (you can customise and download the cards for free, or send your creations as an e-card)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.canva.com/thank-you-cards/templates/teacher-thank-you-cards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Teacher card templates from Canva</a> (you can customise and download the cards for free, or add animations to create downloadable greeting videos for teachers)</li>
</ul>
Dear teachers, our KSP community treasures your efforts for our children, especially in this challenging year, and we wish you a Happy Teachers&rsquo; Day!
Parents: A greater gift to your child&rsquo;s teachers is your unwavering support and encouragement. Find out <a href="https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/16087/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">what tutors wish parents knew</a>, and how you can <a href="https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/be-the-parent-that-teachers-love-what-you-can-do-today/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">be the parent that teachers love</a>.
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