Teacher Survival Kit

I found an entire file of survival kits that you can make and give as gifts. I will be posting them all over the next few days, but here's a Teacher Survival Kit.

Pick as many or as few as you want to include. These can be packaged in a clear bag, a pencil case, or a pretty jar that could stand on the teacher's desk.  Whichever items you choose, attach a paper with the list of items and their meaning. I have given these every year to my child's teacher and they are always well received.

Teacher's Survival Kit

crayon - to color your day bright and cheerful

candle - for when you are up late grading papers

Hersheys' Hugs & Kisses - for when you need a hug

rubberband - to remind you to be flexible

eraser - to remind you everyone makes mistakes and they can be erased

marbles - to replace the ones you've lost

Lifesaver candy - you are a lifesaver to many of your students

jewel - because you are as valuable as a precious stone

puzzle piece - without you the class would not be complete

paperclip - to help you hold it alltogether on days you are falling apart

Mounds bar - for the mounds of confidence you give your students

shiny penny - to remind you that each student will shine in their own way

ear plugs - when you just can't take anymore

Starburst - to give you a "burst" of energy when you need it

mint - you are worth a "mint" to your students

tissues - to wipe away tears, yours and theirs

gum - to help your class "stick" together

sugar packet - to remind you how sweet you are

permanent marker - to thank you for leaving a lasting impression

Ace of Hearts - for the heartfelt way you deal with tasks each day

Smarties candy - for helping to make each student a little smarter

pipe cleaner - to remember that flexibility is important to a successful school year

wiggly eyes - for when you wish you had eyes in the back of your head

animal crackers - eat these when you feel like your classroom is a zoo

sticker - we are a team and we stick together

pack of seeds - to thank you for planting all those "seeds of knowledge"

clothespin - Hang in there!

hat - to recognize that you are no only a teacher, you were many different hats

a shape - thank you for helping to "shape" your students lives

Tylenol - for those trying students and situations

balloon - to help you blow out all of your hot air

piece of string - to help you hold it together