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Mason Jar Skittles - Teacher Appreciation Gift Guide

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There’s an often overlooked person that should be brought to your attention: teachers.

Holidays, the end of the school year, and Teacher Appreciation Week offer an opportunity to thank those special individuals who help shape our children into educated, well rounded, and socially adjusted members of society. Teachers really are important people. Just think how many hours each day your child spends with this one individual. It’s time to say thank you.

A teacher appreciation gift does not have to break the bank. It doesn’t have to big, flashy, or expensive. Instead of heading to the store, opt to exercise your creativity and get the kids involved to craft a one-of-a-kind gift that is guaranteed to get the message of appreciation across.

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Mason Jar Skittles Teacher Gift Idea

If you don’t have any idea where to start, check out these DIY teacher gifts for some inspiration. Ideas include a:

  • Flower vase made out of rulers
  • Chalkboard sign
  • Mason jar stuffed with alphabet letters
  • Crayon monogrammed wreath
  • Candy bouquet
  • Chalkboard globe

You don’t have to know your child’s teacher on a deeply personal level to put a smile on his or her face. Any of these great homemade teacher gifts is sure to do the trick.

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If DIY projects, especially those that are supposed to serve as gifts, totally intimidate you, consider this Mason jar Skittles gift. You definitely don’t have to be Martha Stewart to pull of this sweet and thoughtful gift. Simply stuff a bag of Skittles into a Mason jar and affix the free printable poem to it. That’s it! It doesn’t get much easier than this.

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Mason jar gifts make great presents for just about anyone from teachers to babysitters to close friends. Really, these homemade gifts are sure to put a smile on just about anyone’s face. They’re both easy and inexpensive but don’t lack creativity.

Busy teachers especially like having all of the ingredients for a yummy meal or treat right at their fingertips and ready to go. Consider whipping up a Mason jar of apple cinnamon pancakes, butterscotch chip cookies, or alphabet soup. Is your mouth watering yet?

Whether you intend to make a homemade gift for your child’s teacher or are heading to the store to find the perfect present doesn’t really matter. The most important thing is to not overlook teacher appreciation. It’s your opportunity to thank your child’s teacher for not only a successful school year but also for helping your child blossom.

Find inspiration for the card to go with your mason jar gift: 100 Best Teacher Quotes