Recycle Flash Cards with These Inexpensive and Unique Gifts for Teachers

Few people make such a positive influence in a child's life than a teacher. Parents and students often want to show their gratitude and appreciation to a teacher for a job well done. The trouble comes in when the budget is tight and gift ideas are limited. These days a shiny red apple just won't do. Gifts for teachers show up in stores and on the pages of catalogues, but these gifts are awfully expensive and probably are duplicates of items the teacher already owns. Create your own gift for that special teacher in your life with this great idea.

Photo Frame

Teachers really appreciate a good thinker. Show off your thoughtfulness and creativity with this fun craft. Recycle an old picture frame and some flash cards with this idea. Find a picture frame with a wide flat edge. Parents and students can work together on this craft project. Cut old flashcards into chunky pieces that are in various shapes or abstract designs. Scatter the flashcards in an arrangement around the edge of the picture frame. Allow the edges of the flash cards to hang over the picture frame slightly for a nice visual effect, but make certain that the edges of the recycled picture frame are covered completely. Securely glue each flash card piece onto the frame using craft glue. Insert a picture of the student in the photo area of the frame to display. Be certain to write the child's name, age, grade, and year on the back of the photo or frame. This personal gift will delight any teacher.

Magnet

Nearly all teachers have a metal filing cabinet in their classrooms. Often, a teacher will have on display numerous magnets with interesting slogans or sayings on them to inspire the class. Create this fun magnet craft to inspire the teacher each day.