I am totally a gift person, which means not only do I love receiving gifts, but I love giving gifts as well! And I always want to give the perfect gift! So for that graduate in your life, here’s a few things you might consider giving him or her…
Moms and Dads, how cute is this gift? Start thinking early about that graduation gift! Like in kindergarten! Grab a copy of Dr Seuss’ Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
For a practical gift, try a going away to college basket! You could take a shower caddy and fill it with lots of goodies! Make sure the caddy is plastic with holes in it, to let water drain out. Stuff it with shower goods, shower shoes, Febreeze, ear plugs, etc. Or for another spin on this, fill a collapsible mesh laundry basket (like these – upright
Opt to send your graduate a care package each month for their first year of college/ independence. Include things like a hometown newspaper, favorite baked goods, pens and paper, and gift cards. {Idea and photo courtesy of Cafe Mom}
Lastly, I think this is an awesome idea because I love fans and dorm rooms do not have fans! Ugh. So get your graduate a fan! I love the Lasko fans. I’m totally partial. Last year I got my brother a nice Lasko remote control fan from Costco for a decent price. But Amazon has awesome prices too. Here at two great options: Lasko 52″ Oscillating Pedestal Fan
What graduation gift ideas do you have?
I LOVE the Dr. Seuss graduation idea, but I’m not sure how you do it. Are the teachers writing in the actual book or do you make another book for them to write in. Thanks
The teachers are writing in the actual book.
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Thank you!
Would you give it to the teacher for each grade or only for the kindergarten teacher? The rhyme only talks about the “first teacher”.
Love the idea!!!
I think each year
each year woild be awesome even though my older child is in grade 4 I am still in touch with all her teachers. High school might be tricky – maybe 1 -8
Maybe for the high school years you could see which teacher inspires you child the most?!
Love this idea! Super Cute!
You could ask your child each year of HS who his/her favorite teacher was that year.
Do you pass the same book along or different ones a little confused?
I believe it’s the same one. The book wasn’t my idea but one I stumbled upon that I thought looked great!
I’m a high school teacher and just wrote in a book for one of my juniors. The mom had all of the student’s high school teachers, each semester write it in. She attached a routing slip so we knew who to send it to next and who would send it back to her. Even the coaches are included. It was great! I was so touched to be included and I am starting it for my kids!
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Just went to Barnes & Nobles yesterday to get the book for this and they now have a graduation eddition to give of this book! How cool! Still going to include the little saying so the teachers know what to do