As Myla’s 2nd grade school year comes to an end, I wanted to send her teacher out with a proper thank-you gift. Teachers work HARD, and although there are a million ideas online for teacher gifts, I try my best to give something functional that someone can actually use. So here’s a quick and easy project that I hope will be a special gift…
First, I went to our local craft store, and got an inexpensive blank tote bag, They have all kinds of canvas totes–I chose this thicker one with a strong handle and a blank canvas pocket on the outside.
Next up, I grabbed a handful of Sharpie permanent markers, and had Myla draw all over it. Since her teacher had a running Dr. Seuss theme all year, Myla filled the front with some of her favorite characters.
First, she drew the outlines in black, then filled it all in to make it colorful…and don’t forget to sign it!
*Artistic dog assistant optional.
Next, you could put in some stationery supplies, pens, and folders, but we chose to put a signed copy of our “Share With Me” book of collaborations. If you don’t have time to order one of ours, you could maybe throw in a few kid’s books to donate to the teacher’s next classroom.
And there you go! Easy peasy, simple to do, and hopefully a good, functional gift that will be a lovely keepsake reminder to show teachers how much their hard work is appreciated.
So show your teacher some love before the school year ends! And here’s to a great start of summer, and the hopes that we can keep our kids busy and active til next school year begins! 🙂
busy mockingbird 
That’s such a lovely idea. As a previous teacher I can vouch for how much little gifts like this mean to us💛x
This looks fab. I’d love to receive something like this from the kids in my class! Awesome drawings myla
Awesome! As an educator, I can tell you that any card, letter, or gift is appreciated but the ones with a personal touch, the handmade things are extra special. I’d treasure a bag like this and I’m sure Myla’s teacher will too.
Myla, Don’t forget to smile and appreciate your school nurse too! We do it all together! Jean “I like the letter ‘v’ because it is the bottom of a heart and shaped like a bird”–first grader
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