SWLA Parents Are Rethinking Teacher Gifts After This List

KNGT | Louisiana — The school year is right around the corner, and if you’re like me, you’ve probably already started thinking… what in the world do we get these teachers? I mean let’s be honest for a second… they get a LOT of stuff. Coffee mugs, candles, little knick-knacks that end up sittin on a shelf somewhere. And yeah, it’s the thought that counts… but deep down, you know some of that stuff never makes it past the first week.

So I went diggin around online tryin to find some wild or actually useful teacher gift ideas. And truth is… most of it was kinda the same ol stuff. So I figured I’d do it a little different. If I was a teacher in Southwest Louisiana… dealin with a classroom full of wild kids all day… here’s what I’d actually want.

Best Teacher Gift Ideas in Louisiana

Number 5… a Chick-fil-A Gift Card.
You really can’t go wrong here. Good food, quick, and it just hits every time. Only problem… don’t try to use it on Sunday. You’ll be sittin there hungry and mad.

Number 4… Daiquiris.
I ain’t gotta explain this one. After a long week of kids askin the same question 15 times… yeah… this makes sense.

Number 3… Massage Gift Card.
We got plenty of great spots around Lake Charles. Let these teachers go relax for an hour. Quiet room… no kids… no bells… just peace.

Number 2… Casino Getaway.
Look, sometimes you just gotta get away. Float that lazy river, grab some good food, maybe hit a slot machine or two. That’ll fix a whole lot real quick.

And number 1… and this one’s the real one… A Raise.
Straight up. We don’t pay teachers enough. Not even close. They deal with our kids, teach them, guide them, and somehow keep it all together. They deserve more than candles and mugs.

So yeah��� while you’re out shopping, maybe this list helps you think a little different this year.
And hey… before you go buyin daiquiris and casino trips… probably a good idea to double check the rules on what teachers can and can’t accept. Don’t go gettin nobody in trouble.

But one thing’s for sure… teachers deserve way more than they get.

And if you’re a teacher reading this… we see y’all. And we appreciate you more than you know.