College is an unforgettable and the most thrilling event in a young person's life and the lecturers are part of it. Below are some suggestions for the best Teacher's Day gift ideas for professors.
Gift Ideas For College Lecturers
Now that you are an adult and have hopefully understood the value of a teacher in students' lives, you surely need some ideas when it comes to gifting your lecturers on Teacher's Day. From school to college, teachers have always been there to teach and guide you in every possible manner. It is your turn now, to tell you teachers how magnificent college has been for you, with them being an integral part of it. Of course, there have been bad times, but they are part of college life. You must have even found dreary and grating professors for sure! Irrespective of all, there is no price tag for that teacher who helped you figure your way out in one way or the other. Sensing the price of a teacher in your life is an important realization. In college, where your level of interaction with your teachers is generally higher than that in school, it becomes all the more easy to get the right Teacher's Day gift for your beloved faculty members. Read through the article to get some attractive gift ideas.
Teacher's Day Gifts For Professors
- Biology and zoology professors would love nature and wildlife miniatures. There is an extensive range of miniatures in the form of keychains, necklaces, earrings and drawer-pullers.
- For archaeologists, pre-historic artifacts, arts, sculptures or any other items that highlight and/or focus on pre-historic times are recommended.
- For a physics professor, a levitating globe, magnetic gifts such as pocket magnets or magnetic tool sets etc., Newton’s cradle which can serve as desk accessory, are among the many options that can spark curiosity.
- For chemistry teachers, t-shirts or clocks themed on periodic tables, coffee mugs with chemical formulae inscribed on them, earrings resembling formulae, funny posters or parking signs can be good choices.
- Geography professors would really appreciate gifts like globes, t-shirts, atlases and maps, though these items are a little outdated. To do something new, try map plates i.e., a plate with a specific country’s map on it or a set of such plates. You may also opt for buffs manufactured by National Geographic. Meteorite jewelry or pendants are ideal for female professors while wall clocks, magnets, sippers, mugs and even vintage maps are common unisex gifts that come in affordable prices.
- Professors in environmental studies adore anything that is eco-friendly. From t-shirts to stickers, anything that has a recycling symbol on it can be a perfect gift. The same goes for the advocates of wildlife also. Stuffed animals, photos of some wild or endangered species and gift items which serve as fund raisers are also available.
- One the best gifts for your literature instructor would be a complete series of any of their favourite dramatists or novelists or poets. William Shakespeare, edgar Allan Poe and Charles Dickens could be safe choices in this case. Alternatively, you can also surprise them with interesting bookmarks and even gift cards to either online books or to the local book store. Leather bound book editions are always craved by professors for their classic looks. If you are aware of your professor’s favorite book, why not gift a leather bound edition of the same?
- Mathematics professors can be exhilarated with gifts such as 3-D jigsaw puzzles or abacus, quadratic formula neck ties or keychains symbolizing “pi”.
- There is a variety of possible gift options for lecturers of computer science also. Flash drives, clocks with backgrounds of circuit boards, gift certificates to a computer store, a mouse or a mouse pad or any computer accessory can serve the purpose. You can also gift your teacher with software or a website or even games developed and/or designed by you. This can be the best gift ever as it would represent the proper utilization of the knowledge that you imbibed from your teacher.
- Drama or music teachers can be pleased by a pair of concert tickets or play invitations. You can contribute some items or instruments that can be of use in dramatics.
- Last, but not the least, are the sports instructors. A game ball or any other sports accessory makes for ideal sport gifts. Apart from these, you can consider jackets, t-shirts, sippers, whistles and stopwatches. But nothing beats a match won by your school team!
The ideas for Teacher's Day gifts are not subject to any limitations. There is no hard and fast rule to gift a teacher something that would represent his or her subject specialization. You, as a student, are always free to cogitate on the different ways of offering gifts to your college lecturers. e-mails, notes of appreciation or cards are still welcomed and treasured by professors. If it is difficult for you to afford a gift "item", a simple note of thanks enclosed with a photograph of you and your professor or even a small poem is quite enough to express your gratitude.
