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 that convey gratitude to give to teachers at graduation (31–40)
Message Movie
Precisely because it’s so easy to shoot videos nowadays, the surprise we’d love you to try is a “message movie.” A video packed with messages from the whole class makes the perfect gift—one you can watch again later and still be moved by! You could film in memorable places like around the school, in the classroom, or out on the playground.
Surprising the teacher with chalkboard art—writing messages or drawing illustrations on the board—is great too! As long as it’s filled with each student’s love, any kind of video is sure to make the teacher happy.
Handmade corsage
It’s common for graduating students to wear a flower on their chest, right? How about making those flowers—so strongly associated with graduates—yourselves and presenting them to the teachers? By wearing flowers on their chests just like the students, the teachers can really feel that special bond between teacher and student.
Choosing what kind of flower or corsage to make is important, too—aim for colors and a level of festiveness that match the atmosphere of the event.
A key point is to design them in a way that makes the teachers feel they were made just for them.
Message in a Bottle
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How about a “message bottle” as the perfect surprise gift for graduation? It’s a one-of-a-kind, memorable present filled with messages from everyone in the class.
Just get a lidded bottle from a 100-yen shop, etc., and fill it with treats and message cards—that’s it! It’s super easy to make, looks cute, and it’s sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.
You can decorate the bottle with markers, use photos as well as message cards, and get creative in all sorts of ways.
Mosaic art
Mosaic art originally refers to a technique of arranging fragments of stone or tiles to create patterns or images.
However, if you’re making a graduation gift for a teacher, it’s recommended to use photos taken at events like the sports festival or culture festival as the source material! From afar it looks like the teacher’s face, and up close you can see the smiling faces of classmates—what teacher wouldn’t be moved? The process of bringing photos together, discussing, and arranging them is also enjoyable, making it a wonderful memory for the students who create it.
shoes
For teachers who commute on foot or by bicycle every day, a pair of shoes makes a great gift! Aren’t your teacher’s shoes getting worn out? They’ve always put students first, sometimes so much that they don’t even have time to think about their own appearance.
As a token of gratitude for all the care they’ve given, let’s choose a pair of shoes together and present them as a thank-you.
Your teacher probably won’t expect to receive shoes as a graduation gift.
And don’t forget to discreetly peek into their shoe locker to check the size!
Gifts to give teachers at graduation that convey your gratitude (41–50)
herbarium
How about a handmade herbarium as a gift for a teacher who loves small accessories and interior decor? Line the bottom of a glass bottle with synthetic fiber, then place artificial flowers on top.
Gently pour in herbarium oil so the flowers don’t shift, seal the lid, and it’s done.
All the materials can be found at 100-yen shops! Since the contents tend to float in the oil, the key is to layer longer artificial flowers on top to hold everything in place.
Keep the teacher’s favorite flowers and colors in mind to create a one-of-a-kind gift.
Bath Bomb Set
How about giving a bath bomb as a gift, with the hope that she can relax and unwind? LUSH bath bombs, in particular, are a highly recommended item, hugely popular among women with a strong sense of beauty.
They come in a variety of scents, colors, and benefits.
They also offer cute gift wrapping, making them perfect for a female teacher.
“We’re sorry for all the trouble we’ve caused—after we graduate, please take your time and soak in a nice bath!” Your feelings for your teacher are sure to come through.