peachy year jam teacher gift

Peachy year jam.

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Of course, back to school means back to school teacher gifts, at least for most of us. I know they can be somewhat controversial, but I know what a difference a good teacher can make. I also know how hard many teachers work. So, I don’t mind showing them a little extra appreciation every now and then. This “peachy year” teacher gift idea is a really simple way to show your thanks and wishing them another great school year! Some links contain affiliates, all opinions are completely my own.

“peachy year” teacher gift

Today my daughter starts preschool and tomorrow my son (officially) starts first grade (he’s in a Charter/Homeschool hybrid program and on-site labs start Tuesday). I’m not going to lie, I’m very much conflicted about this. I know so many moms are celebrating back to school with parades and fireworks, while others are mourning this new chapter in their children’s lives, but I’m falling somewhere in between. So excited for them (especially since they’re so excited), but sad that time still will not just slow the heck down.

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Peachy year jam

This year I went really simple and just decided to give my kiddos’ teachers some homemade peach jam. I would include the recipe, but it’s just the recipe that’s included inside the box of light fruit pectin. Just keeping it real. But I am including a cute printable with some punny references, so at least there’s that. Grab your free printable below!

other “peachy” year teacher gift ideas

If you’re not into canning, first of all, you’re missing out, it is so addicting. Secondly, there are also recipes for freezer jam in the package, which anyone could totally do! If you really have no desire to make jam though, here are some other ideas of things to attach your tags to:

Do you do back-to-school gifts? If you’re a teacher do you appreciate them?

Peachy year jam

23 Responses to peachy year jam teacher gift

  1. Brittany August 29, 2016 at 7:01 am #

    This is a great post! Thanks so much for sharing!

  2. Meghan August 29, 2016 at 7:01 am #

    Such a great idea and I don’t think its bad to give teachers gifts. They go in everyday with a classroom of kids who most likely cant sit still and share their knowledge with so much patience. It’s always nice to gift them something nice to show they are appreciated! I know my mom did that with all my teachers when I was a child!

    Meghan | BeyondBasicBlog.com

  3. Susannah August 29, 2016 at 10:02 am #

    This sounds fantastic! I love homemade jam!!!

  4. Chanel August 29, 2016 at 10:33 am #

    what a cute gift idea!! i love peach anything!!!

  5. Mindy@FarmFitLiving August 29, 2016 at 10:45 am #

    I love canning, too!! I just made peach jam the other day. So good! And while I don’t have kids in school yet, I think teachers gifts are great. Especially homemade ones. Thanks for sharing.

    • Justine @ Little Dove October 11, 2016 at 10:08 pm #

      Thank you so much! Yes, homemade gifts are some of the best, so thoughtful!

  6. Alisha Webster August 29, 2016 at 12:25 pm #

    such a cute idea! I can’t wait to start doing these with my little one.

    • Justine @ Little Dove October 11, 2016 at 10:09 pm #

      It is fun, trying to come up with cute but inexpensive gifts for teachers and classmates for various things. 🙂

  7. Christin August 29, 2016 at 12:59 pm #

    Great idea for teachers.

  8. Sarah August 29, 2016 at 5:05 pm #

    My boys haven’t started school yet, but I always planned on doing gifts for their teachers. If those men and women are working hard to impart knowledge and instill good morals in my boys while they are in their care, the least I can do is show my appreciation by giving them a gift. Peach jam sounds amazing and the other gifts are great, too! Thank you for sharing!

  9. Dia All The Things I Do August 29, 2016 at 6:46 pm #

    I don’t have any little ones but if I was a teacher I’d much rather have peach jam than an apple.

  10. Jenni Laplow August 30, 2016 at 5:30 am #

    I love the idea for a teacher gift! I made jam for the first time this summer, and I really want to try making peach jam now 🙂

    • Justine @ Little Dove October 11, 2016 at 10:13 pm #

      Isn’t it so fun?! I think canning or making freezer jam feels so satisfying, like, holy cow, I made that deliciousness myself! 🙂

  11. Crystal August 31, 2016 at 11:17 am #

    Oh what a great idea for a teacher gift! This is awesome.

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