TOKENS OF GRATITUDE FOR TEACHERS AND TEAM LEADERS
Someone once said that a good coach sees in you what you can’t see in yourself. If that reflects the teachers and coaches in your child’s life, wrap them up one of these A+ gift this season.
For lunch: Plaid thermal carafe will keep your teacher’s lunch warm — and it looks good. $49.95 at Crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca. Or, choose the 473 mL insulated Klean Kanteen with double-wall interior, wide mouth and leak-proof cap. $32.99 at Sporting Life, sportinglife.ca. Wise to you: Everyone loves to decorate for the holidays. This large resin owl will look perfect on the teacher’s desk — or just as good on her mantle at home. $34.99 at Canadian Tire, canadiantire.ca. Under-the-desk
decor: Whether your teacher drives a motorcycle or teaches shop, this Harley Davidson Waste Basket will make a fun holiday gift. It will spark conversation, too. $19.99 at Canadian Tire, canadiantire.ca.
Holidays: Chalkboard decorations are a perfect gift for a teacher . . . they will shine in the classroom or at home as holiday decor. The decorations are reusable and easy to clean — just rinse. From $3.99 to $8.99 at Michaels, michaels.com.
Just for fun: Festive milk bottles all lined up in a row will help anyone get into the holiday spirit. $3/each at Michaels, michaels.com.
Wet your whistle: The S’well Santorini 17 oz. water bottle travels well and looks good in the gym or on the outdoor track. It’s available in several different colours. $40 at Indigo, chapters.indigo.ca. Best teacher: Here’s to the Best Teacher Ever, even if it is just coffee. $12 at Indigo, chapters.indigo.ca. Watch me: Pool your money with the rest of the class and outfit your favourite coach with a Fitbit Charge HR Wireless Activity Wristband. It does everything from tracking steps and heart rate to monitoring calories and workout intensity. Syncs to more than 100 leading smartphones. $179.95 at Amazon.ca. Quiet class: For the teacher who has everything, choose this vintageinspired desk bell. It’s a great way to get everyone’s attention. $5.99 at Winners, winners.ca.
Recess: Everyone needs to chill out . . . wrap up an adult colouring book for your teacher. $9.99 at HomeSense, homesense.ca Warm wishes: For cold outdoor practices, your favourite coaches will appreciate the Pom Beanie ($29.95 at Gap, gapcanada.ca), or cosy ear muffs ($62 at Banana Republic, bananarepublic.ca). Dr. Cool Wrap: Coaches will love the Coolcore Dr. Cool Wrap for sports injuries (injuries on the job). It combines cold therapy with compression technology to reduce swelling and aid recovery. $24.99 at Sporting Life, sportinglife.ca. Chalk it up: The ultimate climbing accessory, you can never have too many chalk bags. Wrap up this handy organic chalk bag for your outdoor education instructor. Waist belt included. $27 at Mountain Equipment Co-op, mec.ca. Go vegan: The Thug Kitchen recipe book is the hottest (most profanityfilled) vegan cookbook going. Share it with a teacher who will understand — and enjoy it. $31.95 at Indigo, chapters.indigo.ca.