Choosing a teaching career – well, it takes an extraordinary person to make that choice. That career path can be very challenging sometimes but at the end of the day, you are happy with your choice.
For a time you were an integral part of your student’s life and you had an important role in teaching them and preparing them for what is next in their lives. And you did an amazing job, you know that. So you should be happy when retirement comes into the equation – you have a never-ending holiday for yourself. For all those amazing teachers out there who changed the lives of many children for the better – we’ve prepared a list of amazing retirement gifts.
Teacher Retirement Gifts
Hammock
Retirement should not be considered something bad – after all, your teacher deserves some rest. Before embarking on the adventure of a lifetime, they should take some rest. They have all the wisdom, all the time of this world. So now is the time to be a little bit lazy! And now they don’t need to wait for the weekend to get into lazy mode.
With this hammock, teachers can relax whenever they want. It is super cozy and durable… and large enough so they can watch stars with their significant other. Or take long naps in their backyard – they will have a feeling they are on cloud 9. Maybe they will get some extraordinary ideas while lying on this hammock. As Winnie the Pooh said ‘’ People say nothing’s impossible – but I do nothing every day’’.
Kindle Paperwhite E-reader
You can’t imagine any teacher without a pile of books lying around. It was such creative chaos they just loved to live in…. It is their natural habitat. Yet, when they are retired they will most likely like to travel the world and see places they only dreamt of. So Kindle is a great teacher retirement present. Now they can pack their entire library in one small E-reader, and carry their favorite books along with them. It is more practical than a heavy bag of books – then you will really know how hard it is to have all that knowledge.
We will miss you – Wooden sign
Imagine getting this to your favorite teacher… One part is wood but engraved with such warm words. Painted with so many memories, so many ups, and downs, and in the end, you know everything was worth it.
This one will be more valuable than any other medal or achievement. They will know that they did the most important thing – they were someone’s role model. That they’ve managed to get through someone, change their life for the better, and get them ready for the adult world. Sometimes true beauty lies in simplicity.
This gift is warm, thoughtful, and simple and it will always remind them of their extraordinary teaching career.
Book: Too Young to Retire
Age is just a number, we all know that. No matter what people say (or your ID) – we are all young in our hearts. But if you are retiring from the work you love so much… well, you will need a proper guide for what is coming. Secure your favorite teacher’s future days with this handy and humorous book. ‘’Too Young to Retire: 101 Ways To Start The Rest of Your Life’’ is everything they need to kickstart the rest of their life.
With this retirement manual, you will feel you have a new chance. Long, melancholic views of dreamy green scenery or feeding the ducks in the park is a thing of the past. Well, the rest of your life is waiting with a lot of new adventures so gather some ideas and start exploring.
Unique, handcrafted chess set
Retired people have plenty of time and patience – it is a great time to learn to play chess. It helps to feel rejuvenated and it will keep the brain functioning and healthy. Beautiful art or strategies, it will be a perfect activity for long afternoons. Still better than video games though. This is not an ordinary set – every figurine is manually carved somewhere in the Carpathian mountains from sycamore and hornbeam. Quite an interesting story to share with new friends.
Complete Golf Set
Our female teachers have already been spoiled with many gifts, so now let’s focus on the male teachers! How about gifting them the opportunity to become a pro golfer? Golf is an incredibly addictive sport that requires patience and skill. Get your favorite teacher started with the best golf set possible and watch them enjoy every second of it. Who knows, maybe golfing will become their new favorite hobby!
Book: The Joy of Not Working
Find a job that you love and you don’t have to work a day in your life. But let’s face it – there is nothing worse than a rainy Monday and you need to go to work. So, give your favorite teacher a chance to meet a beautiful life and all joys of not working. Give them useful advice to live their retirement days to the fullest. Let them enjoy discoveries and new passions. Who says you can’t be productive while retired – that is when the real fun starts.
Tree of Life Necklace
This one is ideal for female teachers. A piece of jewelry never goes out of style. But this is not an ordinary piece you will find in every jewelry store. This one comes with an inspirational quote. Tree-shaped pendant with a quote that says ‘’Teachers plant seeds of knowledge that grow forever. Thank you for helping us grow.” will guarantee you will get a special place in their hearts… and it will always be near their hearts. To know they did such an important task of helping their students grow and become the best versions of themselves.
Candle – You can’t retire from being great
For gentle and more romantic souls – you can’t make a mistake with a simple candle. Gentle color with an inspirational quote that says ‘’ You can’t retire from being great’’ is always a great choice to remind your favorite teacher of their greatness. The elegant scent of that candle will always remind them of their favorite students and they will know that their flame is always burning, always inspiring.
Cloth Shopping Bag
We already mentioned Kindle but there are some teachers that like to stick to the classics. They will be perfectly happy with their favorite pile of books. So if you decide to take this shopping bag with humorous illustrations – we bet they would be thrilled. This shopping bag is practical for every use – for the grocery store, or for long days at the beach.
Thank You So Much Gift Basket
If you are not quite sure which present to choose – just remember that everyone on this planet simply loves cheese and chocolate. You can’t make a mistake with that one. That is like the perfect emergency package for everyone – this gift basket consists of every hedonist’s needs.
In this beautiful emergency cheese & chocolate basket, you will find Brie Cheese Spread, Chocolate Truffles, Chocolate Truffle Cookies, Sonoma Cheese Straws, Water Crackers, Chocolate Toffee Wafer Cookies, Cashew Roca, Butter Toffee Pretzels, French Truffles, Mustard, Cheese Knife. This basket will inspire your teacher to immediately buy a one-way ticket to France!
Book: F in Exams: The Very Best Totally Wrong Test Answers
Everyone loves a good laugh… ‘’F’’ doesn’t stand necessarily for failure …it could also stand for funny. If you want your teacher to remember only the great days with a lot of laughter then this book is a great gift. Read about the most creative ways students turned failure into a complete win.
Celebrate the bright side of failure and have a good laugh. You will learn what Mahatma Gandhi and Genghis Khan had in common or does Mariah Carey really has the highest frequency noise that a human can register. For the instant comeback to the old days.
Book: How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free
Born to be wild! This practical handy book How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free offers inspirational advice on how to enjoy life to its fullest. Early retirement is not some strange and dangerous mythical creature lurking to get you and suck the life out of you, leaving people in a state where they can only sit in the park feeding ducks. No, the earlier your retirement – the better chance for your fresh start. Completely new spin – this book will spin your teacher’s world around. And they would be thankful for such a chance.
T-shirt: I Am Retired – You’re Not
Having to work tomorrow is nightmare fuel for every adult person in the world. Imagine when you are finally free from that. Of course, the first thing you will do is brag to your family and kids about it. This T-shirt can help with that. Let them remember that you are free and they need to wait. This shirt is a great choice for a gift to your favorite teacher with a quirky sense of humor.
Hello Pension Travel Tumbler Mug
If they are retiring from their job it doesn’t mean that they need to sacrifice their favorite habit of drinking coffee. But the only difference is – it would be coffee minus stress at work. And boy, that is such a relief. This creative coffee mug will remind your favorite teacher that all tension is gone and they can fully embrace the brand-new world. Combined with the t-shirt we already mentioned it would be your teacher’s new groove.
Hand-painted sculpted angel
We have all kinds of presents on our list… from humorous and quirky ones to relaxing and sporty ones. But this will leave your teacher genuinely touched. A simple thank you in angel embrace… there is no better way of saying thanks for everything. Teachers are sometimes our guardian angels … make them know how much you care.
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Retired Teacher Nap Pillow
We already mentioned lazy afternoons on your brand-new hammock. But what about an emergency pillow to carry everywhere in case of a nap? The pillow will fit everywhere perfectly, it represents a thoughtful gift to every retired teacher. Funny and decorative it can follow you anywhere you go, reminding them that is time to relax.
“Whatever” Clock
As we mentioned before – once people are retired time stops to have such significance. They can enjoy long moments with their loved ones. So who needs to check the clock? Perfectly illustrating the entire beauty of the insignificance of time – this clock will be the perfect retirement present. There is still plenty of time, moments count and you don’t need to rush.
Photo Crystal Oval Award & Plaque for Teacher Appreciation
Last but not least we left this beautiful gem – Photo Crystal Oval Award & Plaque for Outstanding Employee. Original and stunningly beautiful, it would be a perfect present for your teacher. Let them know that they are loved and that you will miss them terribly. They will find a perfect spot for it and remember every day of their adventures.
Personalized Wood Picture Frames Custom Engraved with Teacher’s Name
If you want a personalized gift that would be an instant throwback to the good old days – a customized picture frame is a great choice. This frame, for example, is engraved with the teacher’s name, school name, and grade. They gave their heart and soul to their students – let them cherish that one moment frozen in time, forever.
Last update on 2023-05-11 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API