I don’t know about you, but by the time June rolls around, we are exhausted. My son is ready for school to be over, and I’m ready for a break from it as well. I can’t imagine how the amazing teachers are feeling. We’ve created a Gift Guide for Teachers in Saskatoon. Educators continue to work hard and help children every day. Teachers and education assistants continue to teach our children and make them feel loved. I’ve been grateful to be able to send my son to school, knowing that the staff are there to try to help him learn and grow. He’s been grateful to have them in his life as well. To be clear, it’s not always in the budget to get the teachers gifts, but they’ll appreciate a heartfelt note as well. It’s so hard to wrap up all your gratitude into one gift. My family loves giving homemade gifts or a gift of experience. We’ve collected some of our favourite ideas for you. Plus, grabbing a gift certificate to a local business is pretty quick and easy!
Gift Guide for Teachers in Saskatoon
Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo: A trip to the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is fun for adults and kids! Let your teachers have a walk around the zoo without worrying about their students! The best news is that Leisure Gift Cards are good for more than just a trip to the zoo; they can be used at Leisure Centres, Outdoor Pools, Indoor Rinks, Municipal Golf Courses, and Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park: Give them the gift of activity. This is a good one for teachers to share with their families. Grab some certificates to this beautiful place!
Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park: This is another family-oriented one! Give your teacher a gift she can enjoy with her family. The train, Ferris wheel and carousel are perfect summer activities. You can grab a Plex-Pack for their family.
Saskatoon Greenhouses: Plants are a great way to thank the teachers for helping your children grow. Some of them also have plant classes for more creative fun! You can grab them a gift certificate or you can grab something to plant for your teacher.
YXE Smash Therapy Inc. Give Yourself a Break. Speaking from experience, Smash Therapy is a wonderful way to spend an evening. It would be the perfect therapy for school staff. YXE Smash Therapy has gift cards!
Massage certificates: The ultimate self-care and relaxation after a year with your kids!
Coffee cards: The gift of coffee never grows old. Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring – coffee is never out of season! (And they can also grab a tea or other drink just in case they don’t do coffee!)
Wine: I know not all teachers drink but if you know they are okay with it, find them a nice bottle OR a gift certificate to a local liquor store.
Delicious Food: May I suggest a gift certificate for the Best Hamburgers in Saskatoon, the best Saskatoon Ice Cream Shops, or Saskatoon’s Best Doughnuts. It’ll be perfect for your teacher with friends or family.
Not only is River Layne Chocolate delicious but it’s absolutely gorgeous as well. Find them at 1736 Quebec Avenue.
Books Books Books: In my personal opinion, you can NEVER go wrong with books. Grab them a gift certificate from a book store like McNally Robinson and they’ll have entertainment for summer!
Fun School Supplies: Pens, notebooks, staplers – bonus if they are personalized! There are a lot of local places in Saskatoon that can personalize items for you.
Hand-Made Cards: A hand-made card with a personal message from you and your child, might just be perfect. Take the time to let these teachers know how much you appreciate them. Teachers will love knowing what they’ve meant to you.
Hand-made Gifts: Take a browse on Pinterest and find a perfect gift to make with your little one! Be as creative as you’d like. And if you’re anything like me, add in some teacher puns: “Can we TACO bout what an amazing teacher you are?” A friend told me she got a hand-sewn tote bag and loved it. Home-made treats are also a sweet idea. We’re giving them homemade flowers this year, but I can’t share it yet. We’ve had a lot of fun in the past though making memories.
Charities: One friend said her favourite gift was when people donated to the charities she supported.
Don’t forget to you can get some ideas from the Summer Fun Bucket List with Saskatoon Summer Events to choose from! Let these amazing teachers enjoy Saskatoon’s wonderful summer.
Saskatoon has so many fantastic options for gifts – a gift of experience or gifts to remind them of the difference they’re making. I hope this gives you a start to finding the perfect way to show your teachers how much they mean to you and your children. Enjoy these last couple of weeks of school and thank a teacher for all the work they do.
