On a teacher’s professional holiday, it is customary to thank teachers for their work. Many people prefer to do this not only verbally, but also by presenting gifts. Gifts for male teachers are different from those for female teachers. Let's figure out what options are worth considering in order to congratulate the teacher.
What to consider when choosing a gift for a male teacher
To choose the right gift for a male teacher, you should follow some tips. Among them:
- It is better to focus on the teacher’s specialization. Absolutely personal items should not be given as gifts. This also applies to alcohol.
- The price category of the gift must be acceptable. Gifts that are too expensive are not welcomed by most teachers.
- Rely on the professional activities and interests of the teacher. You should not give gifts that you yourself would not want to receive. This is especially true for useless figurines and decorative items.
You can contact the teacher himself, asking him what kind of gift he would like to receive.He may not name a specific thing, but simply mark the area.
Hobby-related gift for a male teacher
The first thing people pay attention to when choosing a souvenir for a teacher is his hobbies and interests. This will not only be an appropriate present, but also a useful one that the teacher will definitely like.
If a teacher loves hiking and outdoor recreation, then successful gifts would be a folding table, a camping set, a thermos, a compass, a barbecue, etc. It is recommended to choose products from trusted manufacturers. Such a gift will not gather dust without use, and the teacher will be pleased that this is not an ordinary thing, but one that indicates how well the students know him.
It is also worth considering the following options:
- Coffee maker. Suitable for coffee connoisseurs. If the teacher loves to travel, then it is better to present a portable model. Thanks to autonomous operation, it is easy to take with you on a trip.
- Laser rangefinder. An excellent option for those who are interested in construction. The product allows you to calculate volume, area, measure distances, angles, etc.
- Chess. Suitable for those who love puzzles and intellectual games. To add originality to the gift, it is worth presenting wall chess. This is a special magnetic model to which the figures are attached.
For book lovers, a gift edition of your favorite work is suitable. Athletes will appreciate the variety of equipment available. It all depends on the sport that the teacher is interested in.
If a teacher collects antiques, you need to take the choice of a gift seriously. It is recommended to carefully study what exactly the man collects.
Present for a male teacher related to professional activities
In addition to interests, you can focus on the professional activities of a teacher.This will allow you to give a useful product that will definitely be useful to a man. The options depend on the subject taught by the teacher:
- Computer science. Suitable options would be computer-related products. These include an optical wireless mouse or keyboard. A flash drive with a large amount of memory can be presented in an original design.
- Mathematics. Products related to numbers and logic. For example, puzzles, decorative abacus. You can limit yourself to a diary bound in genuine leather. It is recommended not to give a calculator as a gift. This option is too predictable.
- Drawing. A wide selection of gifts for representatives of the creative profession. The simplest options are brushes, paints, canvases, and an easel. It is enough to visit an art store and your eyes will immediately run wide with the variety of products for an art teacher. You can also donate books related to this area. They can be informational, biographical, or contain only reproductions of favorite artists.
- Music. Suitable options include CDs with your favorite performers and books related to music. If the teacher has a record player, you can present him with vinyl records. And if there is no such device, then you should fix it and donate it.
- Geography. As an original and practical gift, you can give an interactive pointer. Options also include unusual globes (for example, backlit), compass, and geographic maps.
- Physical training. These can be balls for various sports, boxing gloves. It is also worth considering special devices that allow you to measure your heart rate or calories burned.
Teachers of physics, chemistry, Russian language, and literature should also be presented with themed souvenirs related to their professional field.
An original gift for Teacher's Day
If you want to surprise the teacher, you can present something original. For example, a personalized greeting or video card. The whole class can write down a greeting for the teacher, making it touching and fun. A collage of photographs of students, school life, or a wall newspaper with various images will also make a pleasant and unusual gift.
It is recommended to observe moderation in humor and avoid offensive jokes that cross boundaries. When choosing a gift, do not forget about subordination. No matter how good the relationship in the class, it is important to maintain the distance provided for by the statuses of Teacher and Student.