How can you start the new school year on a positive note? Give your teachers a spark of encouragement with a thoughtful gift.
Who was your favorite teacher when you were in school? Chances are they made a huge impact in your life and helped shape you into the person you are today. Teachers are one of the most important mentors in our lives. They give children purpose, inspire them to grow, and set them up for future success. They push students to go further, to dream bigger, and also hold them accountable for their successes and their failures.
Teachers make anything seem possible. Their guidance, support, and dedication open the doorways for their student’s success. They never let their students give up and they work hard. Here are a few ideas on how we can show appreciation!
GIFT IDEA #1: TABLETOP INDOOR PLANTS
Unique Pottery
Does your new teacher have a funky style? Treat them to unique pottery paired with beautiful indoor plants. Choose from our selection of hand-painted designs. From ceramic flower baskets to cube containers, you can adorn your teacher’s desk with a stylish accent.
Fill these colorful containers with low-maintenance indoor plants. Did you know having plants in the classroom can increase focus, concentration, as well as reduce stress for the teachers and the students? Try tropical foliage like Hedera Ivy. Tropicals come in all shapes in sizes. This gorgeous greenery will enhance the classroom. It prefers medium light and indoor temperatures of 55-80 degrees.
ZZ plants are another great option. It is popular for its ability to adapt to a wide range of conditions, making it a great starter plant for new gardeners, and a favorite for interior plant enthusiasts. It thrives in low light areas, and it is one of the toughest indoor plants around.
Birdsnest Sansevieria is another fantastic selection for teachers. Sansevieria provides colorful shades of green, and it is easy to care for. This plant is best known for its air purifying qualities, and it can grow in low light conditions.
Classic Pottery
Treat your teacher with a classic container in their favorite color or show school spirit with your school colors. At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have a variety of bold pottery selections in our neighborhood stores now! Choose from white, orange, blue, red, and so much more! Explore the options of modern shapes and retro designs and pair it with a trendy indoor plant.
Petra Croton is the ideal choice to kick off the new school year. It shines with gorgeous hues of the fall season. The bold colors of red, orange, yellow, and green provide striking texture to any classroom.
Who doesn’t love flowers? Gift your teachers with flowers that will last like Kalanchoe! Kalanchoe is a low-maintenance succulent with exceptional, long-lasting blooms. It can provide color for weeks on end with small, star-shaped blooms in hues like red, pink, and white.
For more succulent options, plant with self-care in mind and use Aloe Vera. An attractive plant indoors, Aloe Vera is also widely used as an ointment or herbal remedy. It will make a beautiful addition to any sunny windowsill in the classroom. Jade is another gorgeous succulent to explore. It has small, spoon-like leaves that can add an Oriental touch to any space. It thrives in bright light and requires minimal moisture.
With any container garden, make sure to include the plant tags with your gift. This will help the teacher know what they are growing and how to take care of it. Explore all our indoor plant options available now from Fresh from Florida®!
GIFT IDEA #2: MOSSIFY MISTR
Support our teachers and their love for plants with a high-quality electric mister. The Mossify Mistr is an automatic, continuous water mister. Recreate the rainforest and bring back natural, ultra-fine mist to your plants. It allows you to increase moisture levels for your plants without overwatering the potting soil. The Mistr is rechargeable and easy to use.
*AVAILABLE AT SELECT CALLOWAY’S AND CORNELIUS LOCATIONS
GIFT IDEA #3: GARDEN ACCENTS
Gift your teachers with adorable garden accents. These stone and ceramic creatures can be used in so many ways. The ceramic and hand-painted butterfly can be displayed on classroom walls for a colorful accent. The stone owl can adorn container gardens for a friendly addition, and it can even be used as a handy paper weight!
Ceramic birdhouses are a gorgeous and thoughtful gift. They are hand-painted with colorful designs and patterns. They are a cute and funky accent piece to any space and are beneficial to our friendly pollinators.
Explore the different options to best suit the style of your teacher!
GIFT IDEA #4: WIND CHIMES
After a long day in a loud classroom, teachers deserve a moment of rest and relaxation. Gift them with the beautiful melodies of a wind chime. Corinthian Bells® and Woodstock Chimes® are not your ordinary wind chimes. These are visually and acoustically exceptional chimes, with a classic look and a sound that is heavenly.
GIFT IDEA #5: GIFT CARDS
Give the gift that keeps on giving with Calloway’s and Cornelius Gift Cards! Let teachers take a moment of peaceful relaxation as they walk our colorful and inspiring stores. You can purchase gift cards in store or online.
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At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have everything you need to start this school year right! For more back-to-school gift ideas, visit our blog here!
Shop our neighborhood stores or shop online for Curbside Pickup or Delivery! Stop by today to get inspired and explore our entire selection of premium plants, pottery, gardening tools, and more!
Plus, learn more about your plant selections with the help of our new product signs! Each product sign has helpful QR codes that link to our website for additional plant information and to our blog to help inspire you to grow!
Have questions? Ask our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals; they are here to help!
