12 thoughtful gift ideas to say thank you to your child’s nursery teacher before the summer holidays

This cute little seed bomb is not only great for the environment but any nursery teacher will love the message it comes with too. The seed bomb is attached to a card which says, 'thanks for helping me grow' and we love that it is small enough to place inside a card. Unfortunately the item cannot be personalised but this does mean that it will arrive quickly and makes a great last minute teacher's gift. One reviewer commented that "it's a truly wonderful little thank you gift, that not only looks lovely but also is contributing to improving the environment. Love them!" However, some reviewers thought it didn't really look very heart shaped.

If you have left it a bit late to go out shopping (don't worry we all do!) then this great gift can be downloaded, printed on A4 paper, and even better, personalised. It will also make a great keepsake gift because your little one can add all the things they know and love about their teacher (with a little bit of help from you). There is even space for them to draw a small portrait of their teacher too. If you get chance you could always frame it but it will be equally as special rolled up and presented with a ribbon. One reviewer said, it's "perfect for my child's preschool teachers as part of their thank you end of year gift!" It is important to note that you are purchasing a file to download and you will have to print the file and supply paper.

This lovely jar of big ideas can be delivered the next day so it makes a great last minute gift for a nursery teacher. However, it is a gift that will last forever. Filled with lots of lovely sentiments about the importance of teachers, your little one's nursery teacher will love reading through them for years to come. One reviewer said, "a very thoughtful, beautifully done gift. We did personalise it a bit more by adding our own handwritten notes, but it is really nicely done." However, they did add that "we'd prefer if it was a bit bigger as it's tiny, but it's pretty and sweet nonetheless." Another reviewer commented that it's "a lovely unique gift for my son's teacher at the end of the school year. It's well made and looks lovely, comes in a little bag. Smaller than expected, but a lovely gift."

Any nursery teacher will love this colourful, personalised classroom door sign. It will make a perfect gift and practical for the next year too. We love that it is waterproof and can withstand all the messy play and fun that happens at nursery and which makes nursery such fun for your little one. Made with tough acrylic, it has a string to hang it and a lovely glossy finish. Reviewers were pleased with the sign, commenting that it is a "lovely item, it was a gift and recipient really liked it." With some nurseries there is more than one member of staff in the room and unfortunately this sign only allows for a single personalisation, however, you could always buy multiple with one for each nursery teacher.

What could be cuter, or tastier, than this sweet chocolate gift box complete with a personalised thank you poem. This is a great way to show your nursery teacher how thankful you are for all their hard work. Reviewers agreed that this gift is really special, saying, "such a lovely present for some special teachers. Love the thought and finish of the product!" However, if you are looking for something which might last longer (who could resist tucking straight into that chocolate?!) then this gift might not be the one, although we love the poem and think any nursery teacher will cherish it too.

This little survival kit makes a perfect keepsake for a nursery teacher. It is filled with sweet items, each with meaning. For example it includes, a candle with the phrase 'because you are a guiding light for your students', and also a plaster 'to fix any grazed knees.' Then there are funnier items such as a marble 'just in case you lose one of yours' and an elastic band 'for when you are stretched to your limits'. We love the sentimental side of this gift, but also the comedy which will cause a few laughs. One reviewer commented that they had bought it "for my daughter's teacher. Lovely idea will definitely bring a smile to her face." However, some reviewers thought it was a bit "gimmicky." At under £5 it is a great little gift for a nursery teacher.

This will brighten any nursery teacher's chair for story time and we love the adorable phrase 'a place where little rainbows shine.' Plus the cushion can be personalised to include the teacher's name. At just £11.99 for the cover, you can choose to include the cushion pad to bring the price to £19.99, but still (just) under £20. One reviewer was delighted with the cushion saying, "what a fantastic item, that will be much cherished and appreciated by the recipient." However, there is only one size option available and no alternative designs. But who doesn't love a rainbow?

If your little one's nursery teacher is a true super star, then why not name a star after them? This lovely pack lets you choose a star for your teacher, name it and then you receive a Star Name Deed which displays the astronomic co-ordinates and positioning of the star amongst the constellations, along with a star name deed certificate. One reviewer said, it "comes with a certificate, map and view of the star in the sky, also provided another free star naming opportunity through email as a thank you for the custom. Brilliant purchase and would definitely buy again." While you can also view the star using the app, some reviewers were disappointed with how well the app functioned. For a sentimental gift your nursery teacher can keep forever, we love this thoughtful gift.

At the end of a busy school year, your little one's nursery teacher will love relaxing with this pamper hamper. Filled with lots of lovely products including hot chocolate, bath salts, and bath bombs as well as a thank you card, this is the perfect gift which to ensure relaxation. One reviewer said "lovely cute gift and nice way to say thank you! Especially if you are limited for time and need something already put together!: while another added that it "smells divine." Another reviewer thought, it "is pretty pricey, but considering the convenience and nice variety of goodies, I would say it is worth it." We also love that it even comes gift wrapped!

We love this delicate bracelet that can also be personalised as a beautiful thank you gift for a nursery teacher. You have the option of adding a name and class as well as a message, but do note that the 'You're a Star' is fixed text. There is also the option of adding a silver polishing cloth and a thank you card, but these along with a gift bag, are at additional cost. This really does make a lovely keepsake with the laser cut wooden card and the sterling silver bracelet.

This might be just as much for the students as the teacher, but it is a lovely gift to enjoy together in the new year. The kit includes everything you need to watch caterpillars go through their life cycle and turn into butterflies. A nursery teacher can then enjoy the special moment of releasing the butterflies with their students. Don't worry about gifting live animals, the kit comes with a voucher to redeem when you are ready to order the caterpillars. It is important to note that the caterpillars can only be redeemed from mid-March until mid-September. One reviewer said, "the kit itself was perfect - a lovely brightly coloured pop up habitat with a zip opening and mesh sides, through which you could see your butterflies. Although caterpillars were not included in the kit itself , they were included in the price - you simply had to send off the voucher at the bottom of the instruction leaflet, and you'd receive the caterpillars in the post. Nope, the kit was lovely, no doubt about it , but it was upon reading the instructions that I realised I wouldn't be able to actually get my caterpillars until late February at the earliest, since they need a nice warmish temperature in which to grow, evolve, and hopefully be released." We think that, if the timing is right, this is a perfect gift for all the class.

If you are not sure what to buy your little one's nursery teacher then this basket has you covered. It includes lots of little keepsake and practical gifts that any nursery teacher will love. Presented in a cute basket, some of the items include, a candle, pencil case, bracelet, bookmark, sunflower and keychain. It is also beautifully decorated with a silk ribbon. One reviewer, Kristine, said, it's a "special gift for a special teacher. It is beautifully presented and thoughtful gifts. We got the key ring engraved with my daughter's writing too which was a lovely little touch." However, the basket was smaller than expected, some reviewers thought. We love the variety it provides and the messages included, such as 'it takes a big heart to shape little minds,' making it an ideal end of year gift for a special nursery teacher.