Gift Ideas for Religious Education Teachers

Say Thanks to Sunday School and CCD Instructors With These Gifts

May 9, 2009 Genna Cockerham

Use these gift ideas at the end of the school year to say thanks to religious education teachers.

Parents with children enrolled in religious education classes know how tirelessly these teachers work to pass on the faith to children.

At the end of the school year, give thoughtful gifts to Sunday School teachers, CCD instructors and religious education directors to say, “thank you,” for a year’s worth of dedication to the children.

Simple Gifts for Religious Education Teachers

A thank you card is one of the easiest and most appreciated ways to tell religious education teachers or directors that their service is meaningful. The whole family can get involved in writing a personalized thank you note on the card. Ask the children what they have learned this year and incorporate their answers in the note.

Flowers and Plants Are Personal Gifts

A common gift for religious education teachers is a lapel pin with a cross, heart, dove or other religious symbol. Instead of using a popular gift idea like a lapel pen, choose a potted houseplant or small flowering plant. If the teacher has a love of gardening, an outdoor flower like marigolds or hanging basket can be a thoughtful gift.

To personalize a flower or houseplant, have children paint a plain terra cotta flowerpot. Terra cotta pots and paints are inexpensive and can be a nice idea if there are children in several different classes. Each child can paint his or her own flowerpot for the teacher. Include a thank you message with the children’s hand prints or names and the year.

Decorative Picture Frames as Thank You Gifts

Children who like to do craft projects may want to make decorative picture frames for their religion teachers. Decorative picture frames are easy, inexpensive, personalized and thoughtful. Spending as little as $5 on supplies (plus dollar-store frames) can result in several lasting and beautiful gifts for teachers.

If the religion teacher is also a family friend, parents can include a photograph of the child or children in the frame. Otherwise, children can color a thank you picture. Use a fine-tip permanent black marker to write the date and a thank you message on the back of the frame.

Give Gift Certificates to Religion Teachers

Gift certificates can be thoughtful and last-minute gift ideas for religion teachers and classroom assistants. Parents who don’t want to spend more than $10 on a gift card can get mini-manicure or manicure gift certificates, depending on the salon. Teachers can treat themselves to coffee at Starbucks, dessert at an ice-cream parlor, a novel at a bookstore or a new lipstick or nail polish from a local beauty shop with a $10 gift card. If the classroom has older siblings as classroom assistants, look to iTunes or McDonald’s gift cards for small thank you gifts.

Saying a sincere thank you to religious education teachers can teach children to appreciate the service of others and let the teachers and religious education director know that their commitment to the children is meaningful.

Thank you gifts do not have to be expensive to be thoughtful and personal. A simple card with a heartfelt message can be a great way to say thanks. Homemade and personalized gifts like painted flowerpots and decorative picture frames say thanks in a special way. Gift certificates are also great last-minute gifts for virtually any occasion.

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