Hey girl, today let's chat about thoughtful paraprofessional gifts to say thanks for all your hard work.
Are you on the hunt for paraprofessional gifts that will knock her socks off? Girl, I am here for you.
Even though I am not a paraprofessional, my sister is along with a few of my friends and I have the most respect for them and the incredible patience and compassion they have for the kids they work with.
And for all that, they deserve the best paraprofessional gifts that you can find because man, do they work hard.
I know that there are paras who are men but we are going to keep this list of paraprofessional gifts just for the ladies.
Let’s jump into the best paraprofessional gifts that she wants to get from you.
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Best Paraprofessional Gifts
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1. Thank You Card
First and foremost, you know how hard your paraprofessional works to help your kiddo so say thanks with a handwritten thank you card.
Include all the special things that your kiddo loves about her and she will be so touched.
2. Gift Card
Go above and beyond just a thank you card by putting a gift card in it.
What is your favorite place to get gift cards from? I like local coffee shops and restaurants because then I know for sure those gift cards will get used.
3. Flowers/Plant
Another way to say thanks for all you do is with flowers or a plant.
You do not have to go bananas and spend a bunch of money here because it truly is the thought that counts. Something under $20.00 will work out perfectly.
I like to hit up my local grocery store or even Walmart for this.
4. Chocolates
A package or 2 of Lindor Truffles or Ghirardelli chocolates make a fantastic gift.
Women love chocolate and as we get older, I am finding that more and more women prefer dark chocolate.
5. Water Bottle
We both know that water bottles are such a thing but there are 2 that stand out above the rest and your para will love and use either of them.
You know them – the Hydro Flask Water Bottle and the Stanley Quencher Water Cup.
They are both elegant and do a dynamite job of keeping your water cold. She wants this gift!
6. Yeti Tumbler
Since we are talking about drinks, you have to consider getting her a Yeti Tumbler. We both know these are amazing at keeping drinks hot for a very long time.
If you know her favorite color, go with that otherwise black or white are always classic options.
I don’t know about you but I like to use my Yeti Tumbler just for my coffee and my water bottle just for water. This is so extra, I know, but it is just what I do.
Do you have something like that where it is just extra? Let me know in the comments below.
7. Lip Balm
Girl, this is the lip balm that I tell every woman about because it is so spectacular. I am talking about the Laneige Lip Balm.
Ok, technically it is a “Lip Sleeping Mask” but it is so good that I reach for it all day long too. It leaves the lips so hydrated even in the dead of winter.
If you get this gift for your para, put one in the cart for yourself. Trust me, you need this in your life. Even though it costs a bit more, this stuff lasts forever.
8. Hand Sanitizer
Paraprofessionals help people all day - every day and you know what that means – germs! Those dang germs get everywhere.
Help her try to stay as germ-free as possible with this hand sanitizer. It is easy for her to carry around in her bag and they smell way better than regular hand sanitizer does.
9. Lotion
And to help keep her hands from drying out after using all that hand sanitizer, include some amazing lotion.
I swear by Aveeno Fragrance-Free hand lotion and have been using it for years now.
You can get her a big bottle or a few travel-size bottles, which is what I prefer so you can easily toss them in your bag.
10. Shower Steamers/Bath Bombs
She can relax all the day’s stress away with bath bombs or shower steamers.
Either of these are so good.
I love the shower steamers more just because with 4 active kids I do not have much time for baths. They make your bathroom smell so good!
11. Sugar Body Scrub
Tree Hut Sugar Body Scrub has got it going on, girl! And it is so affordable!
My 17-year-old niece asked for this for Christmas, so, of course, I got it for her but I was so intrigued by the over 135,000 positive reviews that I just had to try it for myself as well.
Whew, it is so good and my skin has never felt so soft.
I did take the time to smell all of the scents and the one I prefer the most is Coco Colada.
12. Candle
Women love candles and having their space smell oh so good.
My friend gave me this candle for my birthday last year and it smelled so good, down to the very end, that I went out and bought 2 more.
The best part is that you can find them at Walmart and they are cheap!
13. Nail Polish
Put together a little DIY nail kit for your para. Include a colored nail polish, a top coat, and a nail file and buffer.
I am so hooked on Essie Nail Polish and with like 1000 colors to choose from I know you can pick out something that will fit her style.
What is your go-to color for nail polish? I love a classic red.
14. Cozy Socks
If you are giving your para a gift during the winter then you have to include these cozy socks. She is going to love wearing them around her home.
My daughter and I bought these cozy socks on a whim and now we are both obsessed. So over the moon about them in fact, that we have gifted them many times too.
15. Personalized Stationery
You have to check out this elegant personalized stationery. Wow, it is amazing.
And this place doesn’t just do personalized stationery, they do note cards, notepads, and more.
My daughter and I gave this to a friend for her birthday and we were so impressed with the quality. I ended up gifting some to my daughter for Christmas.
Include some chic pens too.
16. Magnets
I hear you girl, magnets? Yes, magnets. I never seem to have enough of them and I am sure in your paraprofessional’s office, she could always use a few more too.
There are so many cute magnets nowadays so if you know she has a favorite something like dogs or cactuses, run with those.
This post was all about the best paraprofessional gifts you should be giving.
Did I miss a great gift idea? Let me know in the comments below.
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by.