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My kids go to an awesome school full of amazing teachers and staff. Colin has the same kindergarten teacher James had and we absolutely adore her, but like most educators she tends to give extra (so much extra) and often doesn’t get the recognition she deserves. Isn’t that the case with most teachers, firefighters, policeman and the like? Doing something simple to show our appreciate can be incredibly easy. And usually the reward is an immense feeling of fulfillment. I don’t know about you, but I like the feeling that comes with doing nice things for others.
I needed to pick up a few things at Walmart so adding Extra gum, ribbon and tape to my list was simple enough. (I already had the paper, ink and scissors I needed to make this little token of appreciation a reality.)
This little gift wouldn’t be complete without a tag, so I created a Thank You Tag Printable. (Feel free to print the tag. There are 8 on the page.)
While the tags were printing out, I unwrapped the three-packs of gum. Then I cut out the tags and wrapped a length of ribbon around a single package and curled the ends. I taped the ‘Thank You’ tags on the backside of the gum so that the Extra label could still be seen. These little gifts didn’t cost much more than $1.50 each.
After I had all the Extra gum wrapped and ready to distribute, I put them in a bag and took them to the school. I started with nine little gifts and handed them all out. Every teacher and staff member was very appreciative of the little pick-me-up.
How would you give Extra?
I really like your idea! That is really cute! I would maybe add Extra to a small gift basket. Thanks for the idea!
I don;t have any ideas left in my head right now, but this one you made is so cute. It could fit anyone and any occupation.
I like these little gifts. I always chew polar ice!
What a cute idea. My sons teachers are really amazing. I need to replicate this for them! They would love it.
What a sweet little present to acknowledge those who go the Extra mile. I would love to gift those to the support staff at my kids’ school this holiday season.
Cute printable! It is the little things that are so fun to pass along. Extra has so many great flavors to gift. Love your idea.
These are awesome gifts for the postal workers, ups, FedEx, teachers, and so many more to show how much we appreciate there hard work and dedication. Love this!
What a cute gift idea! This would be nice to give to my grandsons’ teachers!
It’s so important to thank the people who go an ‘extra’ mile for us, and teachers always deserve the recognition! Thanks for sharing the idea. #client
I agree that teachers do a lot more than they are appreciated for. This is little reminder of how special they are!
Ok, that’s such a cute idea. Plus the boychild loves gum, so I’m going to add it to his stocking.
These turned out super cute! Mykl likes to chew gum, so I might have to steal this as a stocking stuffer idea for him.
This is such a cute idea. I love that you thanked the teachers for all of their hard work!
Gum makes a perfect stocking stuffer for teens and also for hubby! It’s nice to have an extra pack of gum in the car, in my desk at work and at home. Great gift idea for teens to give to their friends also!
Gum is an awesome gift especially for people who drive a lot and want it at their fingertips. And the way you dressed it up is a great gift with even better presentation. Extra is great too because it doesn’t turn into rubber like so many other types of gum.
Lee
Now that’s a cute idea. I love giving consumables as gifts, especially to teachers!
What a cute idea! My son’s teachers have really gone the extra mile with him this year. This is a great gift for them!