Holiday Gift Ideas for Montessori Teachers

Besides the traditional coffee mug, parents are sometimes stumped as to what to purchase for their child's teacher.  At our school, the teachers write classroom gift ideas on ornaments and hang them in the school foyer.  Parents choose an ornament and provide that gift for the classroom.  Oftentimes, Montessori teachers spend a great deal of money out of their own pocket for classroom materials, so any help is appreciated!  Here are some ideas that will show your child's teacher how much your appreciate his or her hard work and dedication.  Click on the links to view the item and description.

Ten Thousand Villages

Maracas
Balaphone
Wreath
Dish (for transferring work)
Coasters (for the nature table)

Montessori-N-Such

Touch Mona Lisa's Hair
Make Van Gogh's Bed
Pulley
The Growth of a Chicken
Animal Coverings

Montessori Services

French Knitting Flower
Shut the Box
Tibetan Table Chime


Gifts are certainly never expected from teachers.  The best gift that can be given to a teacher is your appreciation and acknowledgement.  Montessori teachers put in more time and dedication than any other professionals I've ever met.  The philosophy becomes a way a life for these teachers.  They spend every spring weekend and yard sales looking for small spoons and dishes, they pour through the dollar store in the weekend looking for magical little items that can inspire the children.  I appreciate all those Montessori teachers who are making a difference in little minds and hearts all over the world.