* Have children decorate a wooden ruler with paints or markers. Add a saying like, "Teachers Rule! or "Teacher, you really measure up!"
* Give a new dictionary: "A B C ... I'm glad you teach me!"
* A package or basket full of fun pencils and erasers: "No mistake about it ... You're a really SHARP teacher!"
* Decorate a glass mug with model paints: "My teacher is First Class!"
* Give a couple new rubber stamps with the message: "Teacher, you've made a real impression on me! Thanks!"
* Give a bowl of apples: "Teacher, you're the apple of my eye!"
* Have your child decorate a plain tote bag with fabric paints and the saying, "Teaching's my Bag!" or "My Teacher = A+"