Of course, back to school means back to school teacher gifts, at least for most of us. I know they can be somewhat controversial, but I know what a difference a good teacher can make. I also know how hard many teachers work. So, I don’t mind showing them a little extra appreciation every now and then. This “peachy year” teacher gift idea is a really simple way to show your thanks and wishing them another great school year! Some links contain affiliates, all opinions are completely my own.
“peachy year” teacher gift
Today my daughter starts preschool and tomorrow my son (officially) starts first grade (he’s in a Charter/Homeschool hybrid program and on-site labs start Tuesday). I’m not going to lie, I’m very much conflicted about this. I know so many moms are celebrating back to school with parades and fireworks, while others are mourning this new chapter in their children’s lives, but I’m falling somewhere in between. So excited for them (especially since they’re so excited), but sad that time still will not just slow the heck down.
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This year I went really simple and just decided to give my kiddos’ teachers some homemade peach jam. I would include the recipe, but it’s just the recipe that’s included inside the box of light fruit pectin. Just keeping it real. But I am including a cute printable with some punny references, so at least there’s that. Grab your free printable below!
other “peachy” year teacher gift ideas
If you’re not into canning, first of all, you’re missing out, it is so addicting. Secondly, there are also recipes for freezer jam in the package, which anyone could totally do! If you really have no desire to make jam though, here are some other ideas of things to attach your tags to:
- fruit-scented foaming hand soaps
- smoothie gift card
- fruit baskets
- fruit and floral notebooks
- “just peachy” mug
Do you do back-to-school gifts? If you’re a teacher do you appreciate them?
23 comments
This is a great post! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you Brittany!
Such a great idea and I don’t think its bad to give teachers gifts. They go in everyday with a classroom of kids who most likely cant sit still and share their knowledge with so much patience. It’s always nice to gift them something nice to show they are appreciated! I know my mom did that with all my teachers when I was a child!
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I so agree with you Meghan!
This sounds fantastic! I love homemade jam!!!
Thanks! Isn’t it the best?!
what a cute gift idea!! i love peach anything!!!
It is really yummy. 🙂
I love canning, too!! I just made peach jam the other day. So good! And while I don’t have kids in school yet, I think teachers gifts are great. Especially homemade ones. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! Yes, homemade gifts are some of the best, so thoughtful!
such a cute idea! I can’t wait to start doing these with my little one.
It is fun, trying to come up with cute but inexpensive gifts for teachers and classmates for various things. 🙂
Great idea for teachers.
Thank you so much!
My boys haven’t started school yet, but I always planned on doing gifts for their teachers. If those men and women are working hard to impart knowledge and instill good morals in my boys while they are in their care, the least I can do is show my appreciation by giving them a gift. Peach jam sounds amazing and the other gifts are great, too! Thank you for sharing!
I so agree with you Sarah! Thank you!
I don’t have any little ones but if I was a teacher I’d much rather have peach jam than an apple.
Haha, thanks! 🙂
I love the idea for a teacher gift! I made jam for the first time this summer, and I really want to try making peach jam now 🙂
Isn’t it so fun?! I think canning or making freezer jam feels so satisfying, like, holy cow, I made that deliciousness myself! 🙂
Oh what a great idea for a teacher gift! This is awesome.
Thank you Crystal!