SingaporeMotherhood | Preschooler & Up
August 2024
12 Feel-good Teachers’ Day Gifts under $12 that Support Local (2024 Edition)
Teachers are loving, patient, and smart people who educate, discipline, guide, and inspire our children. They often sacrifice their own time, energy, and sleep to nurture kids they aren’t even related to. The last Friday of Term 3 is your chance to show how much you and your child appreciate them. From nifty accessories and self-care treats to yummy snacks to fuel hours of marking, here are 12 unique Teachers’ Day gifts under $12 they’ll appreciate. You also get to #supportlocal and even #giveback at the same time!
P.S. This year’s Teachers’ Day school holiday falls on 30 August, so do get your gifts ready for the day before, or whichever day your child’s school may designate for the celebration.
(See also: 10 Things Teachers Would like All Parents to Know)
USEFUL TEACHERS’ DAY GIFTS
1. Plantable Seed Pencils
Not just any old pencil, the EcoGrow Pencil from Purple & Pure is a plant-in-waiting. When it gets too short to write with, simply sow it in a pot and reap herbs, veggies or flowers! This set of five individually packaged wood-free pencils become basil, marigold, mustard, okra, and onion. Furthermore, 1% of sales go towards Daughters of Tomorrow.
$18 for 5 ($2.25 each), purpleandpure.com
2. Personalised Canvas Pouch
Teachers can always use another pouch to carry bits of stationery. How about one that doesn’t just express your sentiments, but also has their name on it? Like these cheerful personalised canvas pouches from LIMTEH Project, which a husband-and-wife team founded during the pandemic. Check out the whole range for more potential Teachers’ Day gifts.
$7.50, limtehproject.com
3. Cup Holders
The Art Faculty features the artwork of students and alumni of Pathlight School’s Artist Development Programme. While showcasing the talents of people with autism, the artists also earn royalties from sales of the merchandise. Like these lovely cup holders, for example. They’ll come in useful when your teacher tabaos drinks!
$10, theartfaculty.sg & shops
4. Wheat Cutlery Sets
Made from sustainable wheat straw, these portable cutlery sets from Social Gifting are not just stylish but also environmentally friendly. Useful on days when your teacher needs to dine at their desk, this gift also supports the warriors at Bishan Home for the Intellectually Disabled, helping to promote independence and living with dignity.
$10, social-gifting.com
(See also: How to be an Eco-Conscious Parent in Singapore: Tiffany Wee, naturopath and nutritionist)
SELF-CARE TEACHERS’ DAY GIFTS
5. Shower Steamers
Teachers could always do with a relaxing or uplifting shower after a long day at the ‘office’. Savan Bath’s shower steamers dissolve like a bath bomb, releasing pure essential oil blends under the shower. Perfect for flat-dwellers who rarely own a bathtub! Each Teachers’ Day gift set contains either one or two shower steamers.
From $6.50, savanbaths.com (10% off with minimum purchase of $150)
6. Natural Artisan Soaps
Free of synthetic dyes and fragrances, these artisanal soaps from MIRA are made with all-natural ingredients. From Wild Rose Bar and Hello Sunshine Soap to Charcoal Tea Tree and Pink Grapefruit, there are options galore. Vegan-friendly, free from palm oil, SLS, and preservatives, they are suitable for all skin types to use daily.
From $8, mirasingapore.com & various stockists
7. Mini Candles
Exclusively for Teachers’ Day, local boutique fragrance studio Hush offers this Guiding Light Gift Set. Each 2 oz hand-poured soy wax candle comes in a gift box with a chiffon ribbon and gift tag. Pick from three signature candle scents: relaxing Lavender, refreshing Geranium, and leathery Santal that burn for up to 12 hours.
$10, hushcandle.com & various stockists
8. Toilet Seat Sanitiser
Homegrown home and personal care brand Ollie prides itself on using only ethically sourced, chemical-free essential oils in its products. Your teachers will love this thoughtful On The Go Toilet Seat Sanitiser. You spray it on public toilet seats to sanitise and deodorise them before sitting down. Yes, male teachers do sit down too!
$11.90, itsollie.com & various stockists
(See also: DIY: Teachers’ Day Scented Pouches)
YUMMY TEACHERS’ DAY GIFTS
9. Roasted-to-Order Nutty-licious Snacks
When two college friends found themselves stress-snacking to survive, they created SnackRight — healthier but equally addictive choices. Mini packs include Chilli Lime Cashew and Honey Sesame Walnut, while 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Teachers’ Day gift boxes come with complimentary cards. Your teacher will never feel guilty about snacking again.
From $2.50, snackright.sg (10% off with minimum purchase of $25)
10. Healthy Tea Wands
Give your teachers the gift of healthy antioxidant-rich teas in easy-to-brew tea wands. No more fussing with string tags or spilling tea leaves everywhere! Furthermore, Tea Ideas is a social enterprise that employs seniors to help support active ageing. These tea-riffic organza gift pouches also let you pick a pair of teas to suit each teacher.
From $7, tea-ideas.com
11. Assorted Homemade Tarts
The brainchild of pastry chef Vincent Tay and designer Dale Thia started out as a home-based business during the pandemic. This year, Wunderfolks presents a Teachers’ Day bundle of your choice of their bestselling tarts, from Lychee to Matcha. You can purchase bundles of five 8-cm tarts and above, each in individual boxes ready for gifting.
From $40 for 5 ($8 each), wunderfolks.com & shops
12. Old School Snack Bags
WAI stands for Wonder and Intention, and this Singaporean brand aims to deliver gifts that intentionally take its recipients down memory lane and evoke the wonder of childhood through nostalgic local treats. This Teachers’ Day Goodie Bag contains iced gem biscuits and sweetheart biscuits, complete with an adorable Jotter Book Charm.
(See also: August 2024: Eat, Play, Shop, and More for Families in Singapore this Month)
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