Five teacher gift ideas for kinder kids
Thank you gifts for kinder teachers are tricky. You want to show your appreciation to your child's kinder teacher with a thoughtful gift, but what do you buy? Treats, jewellery, wine?
To help you choose, we've handpicked a selection of thoughtful kinder teacher gift ideas that support local Melbourne small businesses. Win win.
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Customised cookies by Le Petit Cookie
These cute customised teacher themed cookies for your child's kinder or primary school teacher by Le Petit Cookie are the sweetest, in more ways than one.

Le Petit Cookie
Order your cookies via Le Petit Cookie now. Cookies last for three months so you can organise your gift well in advance.
Order: facebook.com/lpcookie
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Handmade soap by Yve & Crow Soapery
Everyone loves (and needs) soap. Yve & Crow natural soaps are made by Jade, who crafts beautiful soap bars that are free from nasties.

Yve & Crow Soapery
Teacher soaps with any one of the above "thank you" messages are available in Black Mamba, Go Gently, Green Goddess & Happy Poppy.
Order: facebook.com/yveandcrow
Teacher themed stud earrings by Stomping Elephants
Melbourne made stud earrings my Stomping Elephants are super cute. Generic designs include pug studs, coffee studs, lamas and pineapples.

Pug stud earrings
However, if you're after something a little more teacher themed, you could opt for the wee pencils, or customised teacher name stud earrings.

Teacher themed stud earrings
Order: facebook.com/stompingelephantsmelbourne
Teacher planter sticks by ARLO & CO
ARLO & CO's personalised pot plant sticks are available in either bamboo or clear acrylic.

Personalised planter stick
Choose from:
'Thank you for helping me grow', or
'Thank you for helping us grow'
Pair your personalised planter stick with a pretty little plant pot and you've got yourselves a sentimental gift to give to your child's kinder teacher.
Order: arloandco.com.au
Willdife journal by Marini Ferlazzo
Marini Ferlazzo is an inspirational Melbourne artist who crafts intricate animal drawings, which are then printed on mugs, books, calendars and more.
A percentage of the profits of his works are donated to wildlife conservation organisations both here in Australia and overseas.

Koala journal by Marini Ferlazzo
Gift your child's kinder teacher a beautiful journal printed on FSC certified paper (sustainable paper).
Order: mariniferlazzo.com.au
Do you like our curated list? Perhaps you'd like to add your favourite kinder teacher gift idea to the collection. If so, send us a message and let us know your favourites.