A gift for an amazing teacher?

Question

well, my english teacher is the best teacher i've ever had. He is also our division (home room) teacher. Unfortunately, he will be leaving this summer. He is moving to India to become a teacher there. No he is not Indian. But yea, my division and I want to buy him a gift in addition to the going away party/bbq we’re throwing him at the beach. Well, he is around mid 30’s, loves writing, literature and photography. No, a camera is not an option since he has the best camera out there. So, what would you recommend?

Answer 1

were throwing him at the beach???

Answer 2

I would definitly get him a really nice card thats signed by all the people he knows at the school (or at least most!) and maybe a book, possibly making him a collage of India pictures and his students there, or a group photo signed maybe, tell him i said hi!

Answer 3

I would look into finding out who is favorite author is if you don't already know and find a special (first edition or signed or both) book. It's a very thoughtful gift that I would love to receive as a teacher.

Answer 4

are there barnes and nobles in india? because, teachers really like books. could you get him a gift card for B&N? or maybe a school yearbook that all ur class signs so he has something to remember everybody by:)

Answer 5

a dvd of pics w/ music of things that happened at school this year, or a dvd of your class each telling him how much he is appreciated and will be missed.

Answer 6

A grandfather clock.

Answer 7

i agree with peanut it will be a memory he can have anywhere anytime

Answer 8

Get him a gift card to a bookstore (i.e. Borders or Barnes and Nobles) or a gift card to some store he can buy photographic equipment

Answer 9

You could get him a few books on India's culture, history, and anything else he could know. This would help him learn more about India, and since he loves literature and writing he would really appreciate a few good books.

Answer 10

thats so sad that hes going away.....

gift card to his favorite place and a card signed by all of you would be wonderful

Answer 11

well.. something meaningful like getting the whole class together for a photo.. maybe get him in it then get everyone to write a message to him on the back... also buy him something.. not too dear.. unless everyone wants to chip in! like...  emm.. well I dunno about that part but make it original.. & useful.. =) & a book... but by an author he actually likes.. and ask your dad or a man around his age.. another teacher.. other peoples Ideas might spark something or your dad or w/e can give you good ideas..  

Good Luck!

Answer 12

Nice handmade portraits or paintings made from photos are always a good gift idea. You can find more such ideas at http://www.paintyourlife.com. They make all types of personalized and unique portraits on oil, pencil, charcoal or on canvas.

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Answer 13

You and your classmates should make him a scrapbook.  Each student has a page with pictures and you guys can all write something to him.  He will cherish that forever.

Answer 14

India...so best buy him black t-shirt...to be worn there