10 Small Bites Approved Teacher Gifts
Holiday break is approaching, and you know what that means… teacher gifts! Year long, teachers do so much to spark curiosity, build confidence, and help little learners explore the world around them. A holiday gift is a small way to show your appreciation and with these 10 Small Bites–approved teacher gifts, you can make it easier for the teachers in your life to bring fun, hands-on learning experiences to your child and future classrooms!
1. Safe Knife Skills Kit
The Safe Knife Skills Kit is perfect for children working on fine and gross motor skills, as well as kids who are eager to cook alongside their favorite grown-ups!
2. Rah, Rah, Radishes! by April Pulley Sayre
With raucous, rhyming text, Rah, Rah, Radishes! celebrates fresh vegetables, nature’s bright colors, and the joy of healthy eating.
3. Colorful Measuring Cups & Spoons
Make measuring fun and stress-free! These bright, color-coded cups and spoons help kids and teachers quickly identify the right measurements while cooking or baking.
4. How to Feed a Kid: A Parent's Guide
Part of the Small Bites team, Chef Asata Reid, creates healthy, kid-approved recipes and her book is the ultimate guide for parents looking to make nutritious meals fun and approachable.
5. Mystery Bag Kit
The Mystery Bag kit helps children “meet” a new fruit or veggie. Use the mystery bag as an exciting circle time activity, before cooking or taste testing, or as a sensory activity!
6. Mrs. Peanuckle's Vegetable Alphabet
Vegetable Alphabet introduces toddlers to a colorful variety of vegetables, from asparagus to zucchini. Perfect to read aloud, this vegetable buffet will delight children and parents alike with its yummy vegetable facts and vibrant illustrations.
7. Paper Chef Hats
You can’t be a chef without a Chef Hat! Let kids add their personal touch to these Paper Chef Hats! Write names, doodle, or decorate for a fun, perfectly themed experience.
8. Sponsor Veggie Ready for Your Child’s Classroom
Give the gift of hands-on food education! By sponsoring a classroom for Veggie Ready, you helps students explore fruits & veggies, learn cooking skills, and develop healthy habits that last a lifetime. Interested in sponsoring? Email us to connect!
*Teachers, to be eligible for sponsorship, you must first apply to Veggie Ready!
9. Non-Slip Cutting Boards Set of 5
Non-slip cutting boards that won’t move around while kids practice knife skills! Perfect to pair or add on with the Safe Knife Skills Kit.
10. Fresh Produce, a Classic!
You can never go wrong with fresh fruits and veggies as a timeless and practical teacher gift. Think of it as the modern-day apple on the desk. Shop local! Here are some of our favorite Atlanta options: Community Farmers Markets, Floral Park Market, and Grant Park Market. For our friends from all over, check out the Ecology Center’s Farmers’ Market Finder and USDA’s Local Food Portal.
No matter which gift you choose, the most important thing is showing your appreciation for the incredible teachers shaping the young minds and next generation every day. These Small Bites approved gifts all bring joy, creativity, and healthy fun into the classroom, you can’t go wrong!
Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping!
