Don’t show up empty-handed! Make this super cute berry basket as a first day gift for teachers! It’s a thoughtful and practical present that any teacher would appreciate.
Send your kids back to school with the PERFECT gift for their brand new teacher. It can be made in minutes and will really kick the school year off with a bang!
Let them know they are the best berry right from the start with a punny gift in an adorable basket. This first day of school teacher gift idea is easy to put together and sure to be a big hit!
How To Make First Day Gift For Teachers
Making this DIY gift is easy and only requires a few supplies. Pick up a small wooden basket, some candy, and a cute printable sign from the links below!
Supplies Needed To Make First Day Gift For Teachers
- Berry Baskets (in the color of your choice)
- White Card Stock
- Printable Berry Tag (click here to print)
- Printer and Ink
- Ribbon
- Scissors
- Hole Punch
- Strawberry Candies
- Clear Plastic Treat Bags
Step 1: Print Tags
Start by printing the tags (that can be found here) onto white card stock with any printer.
Step 2: Cut Tags & Punch Holes
Cut them out with scissors and punch a hole in the top with a hole punch.
Step 3: Place Clear Treat Bag Inside The Berry Basket
Then, find a clear plastic treat bag that will fit inside your berry basket. Add it to the basket and fold the top down over the berry basket itself.
Step 4: Fill Bag
Fill the entire thing with strawberry candies until they are rounded over the top.
Step 5: Tie Bag & Add Tag
Gather the treat bag up and tie it with a ribbon. Tie on the tag as a final step!
Keep repeating the steps above until you have a first day of school teacher gift for every teacher your child has this year. These quick and easy gifts are sure to be a hit!
Show them that you care from the very first day with a gift from the heart, letting them know that they are the best berry!
FAQs About First Day Gift For Teachers
Here are a couple of questions that I see readers ask about making this first day gift for teachers. If you have a question, please check to see if I’ve already answered it below. Don’t see it? Leave it for me in the comments!
What Printer Would You Recommend For Printables In General?
I love using this printer!
What Kind Of Paper Did You Use For The Printable Tags?
I used white cardstock because it’s thicker paper, but you could use plain copy paper instead.
Where Did You Get The Berry Baskets For This First Day Gift For Teachers?
I got the berry baskets from Amazon!
What Can I Use Instead Of Candy?
To switch things up, try subbing in some fun school supplies like pens, pencils, and paper. You can also add in:
- A gift card to a nearby coffee shop
- Tickets to a fun show or a local sports game
Can I Wrap The Entire Basket Instead Of The Candy?
You can, but I think it’s much easier to find a treat bag that you can fill with candy vs wrapping the entire basket. This is because you don’t have to worry about having a big enough bag to fit the entire basket, and your candy can go farther (since you are only filling the bag instead of the basket).
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