As the daughter of a life-long teacher, I've learned what makes a great gift, and it's not another mug, body wash and lotion set, or motivational poster.

From practical pleasures to personal touches, these suggestions come straight from the source – no apple-themed anything required. The post Teachers Tell All: Reddit Users Share What Gifts Actually Make Their Day first appeared on Bored Panda.

I used to be a daycare teacher, so I curated a list of gifts that daycare teachers *actually* want and will use, including classroom gear and Amazon finds.