Looking for a cute and easy back-to-school teacher gift that is a little different from the traditional gift basket? This mini tote is such a fun way to surprise your child’s teacher on the first day of school. It is simple to put together, filled with useful little treats and can easily be customized with your teacher’s favorite colors. Leighton saw it and immediately fell in love, so it is mom and kid approved. And hopefully it is teacher approved too! We gave them to both Leighton and Grayson’s teachers last week.
What You’ll Need
- Mini tote bag
- Colorful or pastel highlighters
- Lip balm
- Cute notepad
- Hair clip
- Oversized bow
How to Make a Mini Tote Teacher Gift
Start by arranging the notepad and highlighters inside the mini tote. Add the lip balm and hair clip in front so each item is easy to see. Once everything is tucked inside, tie a large bow onto one of the handles for the cutest finishing touch. I used a big blue and cream colored bow, but you could choose your school colors or your teacher’s favorite color to make it more personal. You could even add an adhesive initial on the front of the tote bag to personalize it even more.
That is it! In just a few minutes, you have a tiny bag of happy that is both thoughtful, useful and oh so cute! It is an adorable first-day surprise without requiring an elaborate basket or a long list of supplies. You could also add a small handwritten note from your child to make it even more meaningful. Would you make this mini tote for your child’s teacher?
