Present Ideas For Teachers

Dec. 8, 2009 - PRLog -- The inevitable conundrum at the end of term is looming – do you club together to buy a group present for the teacher or branch out and buy an individual teacher’s gift. As a mum it is difficult to walk the fine like between genuine appreciation and bribery when you’re looking for a teacher’s gift. What you really want is a thoughtful token that says ‘thank you’ without spending a fortune which implies ‘give my little darling an A, and it’ll be worth your while!’
So if you want to avoid the chocolates and flowers and show your appreciation with a little more thought, look no further than the inspiring present ideas from The Handpicked Collection.
For the dedicated teacher who can’t bear to be away from the chalkboard over the holidays, the Natural Slate Cheeseboard (£16.95) would make an ideal teacher’s gift. The naturally cold surface will keep the Stilton cool and he or she can write on the names of other cheeses with chalk.

They are forever catching germs from the little ones so the Thornback & Peel Hankies (£14.95) mean they will be able to suffer in style, whilst the Retro Sweet Jar (£16.95) is a fun alternative to chocolates.

After a busy term of nativity plays, carol services and excited kids anticipating Santa, most teachers merely want some relaxation over the holidays so aim for an indulgent teacher’s gift. The Abahna Grapefruit & May Chang Scented Candle (£21.95) is full of energizing notes and will brighten the most exhausted teacher’s mood (as well as eliminate any kiddy smells from the classroom!) and the Robin’s Egg Soaps (£14.95) are simply beautiful to give and receive. Alternatively, the Spa Night-In Kits (£5.95) and Bath Pouch (£9.95) will offer a lovely pampering experience without breaking the bank.  

Practical teachers’ gifts are always appreciated, so how about an Enormous Jolly Cath Kidston Mug (£4.95) perfect for the essential pre-school cuppa or the Teapigs Gift Box (£14.95) for the finest tea around. The Leather Oyster Card Holder (£13.95) is perfect for a teacher who doesn’t want to compromise his or her style enroute to work. And all teachers love to read, so instead of an old tube ticket as a page marker, how about a Bookmark Photo Frame (£13.95) or even a Book Journal (£9.95) so your teacher can remember favourite books or jot down those ‘must’ reads for the holidays.

For a light-hearted teacher’s gift, the Pencil Sharpener Desk Tidy (£14.95) will bring a smile to any Mr Messy’s face while the Hole in One Mug (£9.95) will make break time fly by. For the art teacher or wannabe Monet, how about the Telephone Doodle Book (£7.95) or Doodle Frame Book (£15.95)?

For orders:Handpicked Collection; 0845 6023578
PRESS Contact: Jo: jo-m@handpickedcollection.com Tel: 020 7501 1053         December 2009
Notes to editors: The Handpicked Collection is a website and series of catalogues featuring classic present ideas  and hidden gems. It features gifts for men, gifts for women, children’s presents, travel gifts, garden gifts, teachers’ gifts, cooking gifts and much much more. It differs from other websites in that everything in it has been vetted by an independent, expert panel of journalists, entrepreneurs and trendsetters aimed at giving customers the confidence to shop knowing that they’re getting something special. Every product is endorsed with helpful editorial explaining what makes it special.

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