After spending the last nine months in the classroom with the same teacher, or same group of teachers, the end of the year is when you really show appreciation. They have taken you under their wing, treated you as a son or daughter, and—hopefully—taught you some valuable lessons along the way. Teachers are used to receiving end of the year gifts from their students, and they usually fall into the same few categories. Teachers open up gift cards, candles, coffees and mugs, bath products, or chocolates and candies. When they’ve been teaching for years, they already have enough of all those things—sans gift cards (you can never have enough of them).

So what is the perfect gift you can get to show appreciation to your teacher? You don’t want to spend a fortune, though you want the gift to have meaning. As we often say here, it’s the little things that make all the difference. When you’re running out of time to buy gifts for teachers, make yours stand out with our selection of unique, small products. You know your teacher the best, you’ve been in the classroom all year; purchase the product that best catches your eye. Just know this; your teachers can have allergies, stay away from items that could trigger their allergy. Don’t run out to Target and buy the first gift basket or candle you see.

Your gift has to mean something. Maybe your teacher spends their summer traveling. How about a traveling book, or a game to play while sitting on a plane? This way, they will be thinking of you, and remembering you while they look forward to vacation. Do you want to see your gift on display for as long as you’re still attending that school? Think about a paperweight, a vase, or a mini desk game for them to play during their free period. Be creative. Teachers will appreciate anything you give them, but it’s the special and unique ones that get remembered.

Think of a theme. It’s summer time. Look where to buy party favors online for the summer cookouts, or Fourth of July celebrations. You would be surprised how your teachers would appreciate tealight candles to display outside rather than scented candles for indoors. Or start the party for your teacher with a set of wine or margarita glasses. It can be humorous and thoughtful at the same time. As you’re sitting there thinking of what to buy, stop by Little Obsessed and see if we have just the product you’re looking for.