A gift to give your teacher at graduation that conveys your gratitude
As graduation approaches, have you ever felt the urge to express your gratitude to the teachers who supported you? Words of thanks are wonderful on their own, but you might want to give something that will last.
Many people probably feel the same way.
If you’re going to give a gift, you want to choose something your teacher will truly appreciate, right? In this article, we’ll introduce gift ideas that are perfect for giving to teachers at graduation.
From practical items to heartwarming gifts, you’re sure to find inspiration to express your thanks!
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Gifts to Give Teachers at Graduation: Presents That Convey Your Gratitude (21–30)
paperweight
A paperweight is an item used to keep papers from being blown away.
The weight used for Japanese calligraphy (bunchin) is also a type of paperweight.
In this idea, we’ll make a paperweight using resin.
Just pour resin into a mold of your preferred shape, let it cure, and then add color on top—so as long as you have the materials and curing equipment, anyone can give it a try.
It also looks beautiful if you embed beads or holographic pieces in the resin.
It’s a perfect gift for teachers who handle a lot of paperwork.
Original apron
A cute gift filled with the wish, “Please never forget us”! We’re full of gratitude for the teacher who shared those precious student days with us.
How about giving an apron printed with our self-portraits and names to the teacher who spent that time with us, as a way of saying we hope they’ll always remember us? Even if it’s kept as a memento, seeing the self-portraits will likely bring the students’ faces to mind and warm the teacher’s heart.
Be sure to give it a try.
glasses case
Let’s try making one that incorporates your teacher’s favorite colors and patterns! This idea is perfect for anyone who wants to give a handmade gift that’s both practical and heartwarming.
For a teacher who wears glasses, it can be used as a glasses case; for one who doesn’t, it can serve as a pen case.
It’s also nice that you can tailor it to your teacher’s vibe through fabric choices, decorations, and custom touches.
Be sure to give it a try!
Personalized USB
Personalized USB drives are practical and make perfect gifts, so they’re very popular.
Engraving the recipient’s name and choosing a light-up type that glows when connected to a computer gives it a premium feel that appeals to anyone, regardless of gender.
Pick the light color based on the person you’re gifting it to.
You could also engrave a message of appreciation instead of a name.
Consider which font you’d like—kanji, hiragana, or katakana—and choose the storage capacity based on how it will be used.
Keep these points in mind as you make your selection.
tote bag
Perfect for sewing beginners! This tote bag is made simply by sewing straight lines with a sewing machine.
Prepare two pieces each of outer fabric and lining fabric in the same size, plus two pieces for the handles.
Fold the handle pieces to your preferred width while pressing with an iron, then sew them.
Make two sets by sandwiching the handles between the outer and lining fabrics and sewing them together.
Open these two sets and place them right sides together.
Leave an opening for turning, sew all the way around, then sew diagonally across the corners to create boxed corners.
Trim off the excess corners outside the seam as they’re not needed.
Turn the bag right side out through the opening, sew the opening closed, and you’re done!
soap flower
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Soap flowers are artificial flowers made from soap.
They are mainly for display and are also popular as gifts.
How about giving soap flowers as a present for your teacher? There are many types available, such as boxed arrangements, bouquets, and pieces in dome-shaped containers.
Roses are the classic flower shape, but there are other varieties as well.
With the wide range of colors, you can choose something that matches the person’s image.
hand cream
If you want to give a gift that helps with everyday care while letting them wear their favorite scent, consider giving hand cream! It’s a good idea to ask about their preferred fragrances in advance.
Many teachers—whether they do office work or supervise club activities—struggle with dry hands.
Hand cream is sure to be a welcome gift in such cases! For those who are sensitive to scents, choose a fragrance-free option with carefully selected ingredients.
Give it a try!