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10 gift ideas for a teacher

June 2, 2012

Your child has learned a lot this year! Here are 10 good ideas to thank his teacher and those who took care of him all year!

Wine

I asked four teachers to give me an idea of what they prefer and they all agreed: wine is a good gift! It can be kept for a long time, is of good taste and, even for teachers who do not drink, it is always useful to have a bottle at home for our guests. Around $20, Château Picoron, Saint-Émilion, Beringer rosé, Kim Crawford (white), Ménage à trois and many wines found in the specialty section of your liquor store are excellent gifts.

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