The 5th of September brings with it a realization of how integral a role our teachers have played in shaping our lives into what we are today. Celebrated on the birthday of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, Teacher’s Day reminds us to be grateful to our mentors. And when it comes to honouring them, we ought to do our best.
Here is a list of simple yet heart touching gifts that your teacher would love.
1. A set of five great movies about Teachers
- To Sir With Love (1967)
- Imtihan (1974)
- Hip Hip Hurray (1984)
- Stand and Deliver (1988)
- Dead Poets Society (1989)
You can also pick your own five movies about Teachers. Maybe you prefer Dangerous Minds or Mr. Holland’s Opus or Half Nelson or Goodnight, Mr. Chips or Black. There are plenty of teacher-themed movies to check out. Take the trouble to make a list of movies you think your teacher will love, look for the DVDs or Blu-Rays or what have you on Amazon/Flipkart, and have them gift-wrapped and delivered on or around Teachers’ Day. It’s a chapter in your teacher’s life your teacher will remember forever.
2. A more organised life
Most of my teachers were incredibly disorganised. Their offices were always strewn with all sorts of papers. They were forever looking for something. They often looked lost. Most teachers are like that, I think. That’s why, the one thing you can consider doing for your teacher on Teachers’ Day is giving the harried soul a more organised desk and life. Happily, we have so many ways to help you help your teacher achieve that.
Miniature Grand Piano Desk Organiser by Exquisite Woodworks.
3. Divine Inspiration
The Hindu deity Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom. Ganesha is also invoked as patron of letters and learning during writing sessions. Ganesha is, in many ways, the god of Teachers. A touch of Ganesha on any day is always welcomed by believers around the world, but the gift of Ganesha on Teachers’ Day is even better, don’t you think?
Atharva Ganesha by Eco Ganesha.
4. A Hand-Painted Potted Plant
It’s not that hard to find clay pots. It’s not that hard to find some paints either. And it is quite hard to think many gifts more thoughtful than a small potted plant. Desktop potted plants are low-maintenance, good for health, and make for gifts that will be remembered for years to come. And when you add a touch of customization to the potted plant with a bit of your own art, they become really special. This much you can do for your teacher on Teachers’ Day, no? Yes.
5. Come Together
“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” ― William Arthur Ward
Indeed, it takes a one hell of a teacher to inspire this kind of devotion from a class. If you think your teacher is or was this great, come together for him like this class.
Enough said. Here’s to an inspiring and very happy Teachers’ Day.