It is the end of the school year on the Dallas ISD calendar and time for us to remember Teacher Appreciation 2022 before students go home for the summer. Now is our opportunity to say thank you for all they do for our students.
The ideas below are not required, but just quick ways to show your appreciation for everything teachers were able to do during this year.
22 Best Teacher Appreciation 2022 Ideas
These ideas may or may not be appropriate depending on your teacher, but are a generic list of some of the best ideas we have found out there.
A Farmer’s Market Treat – What’s a local treat your area is known for? Is there a local lavender farm? Both St. Michael’s Farmers Market and the recently relocated White Rock Farmer’s Market are open and providing great local options.
A Box of Local Chocolates – Dallas is lucky to have one of the best local chocalatiers out there – Katherine Clapner of Dude Sweet Chocolate. Bonus: when you buy local, the treats are usually fresher — and taste that much better.
Local Honey – Find a local honey farm and buy some of their specialty honey. Wrap it with a note that says, “We think you’re sweet!”
Local Restaurant Gift Card – Buy them a gift card to visit that new burger joint, wine bar or pasta restaurant and pat yourself on the back for giving them the gift of a new experience.
Fresh Treats from a Local Bakery – Check what’s the latest in your neighborhood. Do you have an incredible French patisserie? A delicious donut shop? Find it and select a box of their best, wrap it in a big satin bow, and give it as a gift.
Coffee Gift Basket – If your teacher or volunteer enjoys coffee, they’d probably love a gift basket of high-quality coffee and candy goodies. Include a mug, fresh coffee beans, coffee flavored chocolates and honey straws.
Smoothie Gift Card – Not every teacher or volunteer drinks coffee. See if you ever notice them carrying a coffee mug and if you don’t — consider giving them a gift card for smoothies. Everyone loves a fruity smoothie!
Baking Gift Basket – Put some fun baking tools, cookie cutters and other baking goodies in a basket and give them the gift of fun baking time.
Movie Night Bucket – Grab a popcorn bucket and fill it with popular movie snacks and a gift card for Redbox or Studio Movie Grill. Who doesn’t love a good movie night?
New Cookbook – Wrap a delicious-looking cookbook in a big bow and spice up their dinners for the next semester. Remember, if you’re going to buy through Amazon to purchase through our Smile account so you can help your schools at the same time.
Cookies in a Jar – Have you seen those mason jars that are pre-filled with all the dry ingredients you need to make cookies? Wrap one with a bow and a tie a cookie cutter to the tag and voila! Easy gift and a yummy cookie night.
Breakfast Basket – This also makes a fantastic gift for a hostess. Put some dry mix for scones, some jams, breakfast treats and maybe some coffee or tea. They’ll enjoy a relaxed morning and think of you.
A Themed Gift – Ask your child what their teacher talks about a lot or what authors and topics they say are their favorite. For example, if their English teacher likes Edgar Allen Poe, you can choose a few cool Poe-themed gifts, such as a raven statue, a Poe coffee mug or a Poe bobble head! There are so many ways to celebrate Teacher Appreciation 2022.
A Memory Book – Buy a memory book and have your child pass it around to students in the class to write a special memory or note to the teacher. This is a sentimental gift that they’ll be sure to treasure forever.
Fresh Flowers – Who doesn’t love bright blooms? If you tell the florist they are for your favorite teacher, they will probably throw in some extra flowers. Just make sure they’re in a vase with enough water to last until they are home for the day.
A Beautiful Picture Frame – Your teacher likely has some favorite memories from this year, so why not give them a nice place to store one?
Adult Coloring Kit – Studies have shown adult coloring books to reduce anxiety and stress. What teacher doesn’t need that? Pick up an adult coloring book and colored pencils to give them something to do when they need a break from grading.
Pedicure or Nail Certificate – Chances are strong your favorite teacher gets their nails done as a way to unwind (or wishes they could). Cover the cost of their next pedicure by picking up a certificate at a local nail salon.
Journal – There are so many options here, so you can really customize this to their teacher’s personality. From beautiful, decorative journals to funny ones, you’ll be sure to find one that encapsulates the recipient.
Bookstore Gift Card – Browsing a bookstore is probably one way your favorite educator unwinds. Give them a gift card to pick up something new. The gift of a book also gives the gift of quiet reading time. Who doesn’t want that?
Reusable Water Bottle – Grab a Swell reusable water bottle and attach a card that says, “You’re Swell!” Or, let your child pick one that they feel has a pattern or color that their teacher would like and give them the gift of hydration.
Nice Candle – A lovely soy or coconut wax candle fragranced with essential oils is a wonderful gift for a teacher to use at home.
Please join us for Teacher Appreciation 2022 when we let them know they matter to us.
This list is not all inclusive of course, but some of our favorite ways to help our Dallas ISD teachers whether they are at Townview or another Dallas Magnet campus.