After finishing 11th grade, it’s time to say goodbye to school. For graduates, this is both a happy and sad event. On this important occasion, parents prepare gifts for their children. Teachers are not left without attention either.
What to consider when choosing gifts for 11th grade graduates
It is recommended to start preparing for graduation and selecting souvenirs in advance. Parents should think through ideas several months before the holiday. First, you should agree on the amount that will be spent on gifts. This will help determine how much each parent should invest. It is also better to organize the collection in advance.
In a general chat or in a personal meeting, you should decide whether these will be the same gifts for everyone or separate ones for boys and girls. Also, each parent can give their child a certain souvenir.
It is recommended not only to purchase gifts, but also to package them beautifully. You can use traditional wrapping paper or come up with an original design. Graduates will definitely appreciate this approach.
There are things that should not be given to children. These include toys. Graduates are already adults, and we need to remember this. No teddy bears or remote control helicopters will do.
It is also recommended to exclude items that are too personal, including personal hygiene products. It is quite difficult to choose them correctly, because each child has his own preferences and characteristics.
It is not recommended to present fakes, passing them off as expensive status items.
Gift from parents for graduation in 11th grade
It was noted that the gifts could be the same for everyone or intended separately for boys and girls. It all depends on the personal desires of the parents and convenience.
General options
An excellent option for all graduates would be an impression as a gift. You can organize entertainment, and the children will definitely remember it. It all depends on the financial capabilities of adults. For example, traveling to another city for several days. The gift is not only pleasant, but also useful. There will be an opportunity to have fun and relax before admission.
Other good options:
- Paintball. Great for a game that requires a large group of people. You can also involve parents in the process by dividing into 2 teams. The game is fun and active.
- A trip to nature. If you can’t go to another city, a good idea would be to rent a house nearby and have a picnic. In addition to food and music, you can come up with competitions and bring board games so that everyone has something to do.
- Bowling. Another active entertainment. You can also divide into teams and arrange competitions.
- Quest. Quite a popular entertainment that allows you to find yourself in unusual conditions and solve many puzzles.
These options will not only amuse the graduates, but will also allow them to spend time together once again.
For girls
Some parents prefer to make separate gifts for the female and male graduates. It is necessary to choose a gift so that it suits all girls. An excellent option is a mirror with a special built-in light. It allows you to get ready more comfortably, apply makeup and is useful for any graduate.
If you want to add personality to the gift, you can present silver pendants with the name of the owner. The gift will be the same, but it will be special for each owner.
An excellent option would be a stylish backpack, a box designed to store jewelry, or a cosmetic bag with a folding mirror inside. A set of professional makeup brushes will be useful. Every girl will appreciate such a gift, even if she doesn’t actively use cosmetics yet - she may find it useful in the future. You can also present a living flower or vase.
For guys
Among the possible gifts for guys, it is worth considering the following options:
- Purse. A practical gift for storing documents. You can add individuality with a personal inscription.
- Electronic piggy bank. It operates on the principle of an ATM, sucking in banknotes. Graduates will be able to use it to quickly save up to fulfill their dreams.
- Accessories for laptops and phones. Gadgets have long become a part of the lives of many people, especially young people. Cases, keyboard backlights, etc. are suitable. An excellent option would be a special phone stand equipped with a projector. It allows you to watch videos on a big screen.
- Sports bag. If most of the boys in the class are athletes, then the thing will become useful.
Graduation gift for class teacher
Presents in honor of graduation are received not only by the immediate heroes of the occasion, but also by teachers. The choice is influenced by the financial capabilities of the parents, the gender of the teacher, the characteristics of his interests, etc.
It is appropriate to present to the class teacher warm blanket It will warm you up during the cold season and remind you of the graduates. It is recommended to choose plain models in classic or bright colors.
The following options remain relevant:
- Shawl or stole. A useful and beautiful gift that will also remind you of graduation for a long time.
- Wrist watch. They can be individually engraved. The main thing is to know the tastes of the teacher in order to get the design right.
- Set of dishes. This could be a tea set, a set of cutlery and plates, etc.
- Pen with inscription. Teachers often have to fill out paperwork even in this age of technology, so the pen makes a practical gift and the engraving adds a personal touch.
- Useful technique. It could be something for everyday use, such as a coffee machine or multicooker. Or beauty products, like a good hair dryer. An air humidifier is also useful for the home.
- Wallet or briefcase for documents made of genuine leather.
- Decorations. This could be a pendant, earrings, bracelet, etc. A box for storing them is also suitable.
If you know what brand of cosmetics the teacher prefers, it is worth preparing a basket with products from this brand for her. You can also present a set of rare types of tea along with a thermal mug. This is a pleasant, practical and tasty gift.
It is worth remembering that there are certain legal frameworks that limit the amount that can be spent on a gift for a teacher.To avoid getting him into trouble, you shouldn’t choose souvenirs on a grand scale.
The list of gifts for graduates and their class teacher is quite wide. If arranging a surprise is not important for parents, they can check with the heroes of the occasion what they would like to receive. Graduates, after consulting, will decide for themselves what exactly they need.