To show your child's teacher that you appreciate her, a gift on a special occasion is a good choice. Whether you know her personally or not, deciding what to purchase can be hard. When in doubt or unsure about what kind of gift to buy, giving a gift basket is a good idea.

Gift baskets can be personalized and contain whatever you choose to put in them. Some gift baskets contain food items, such as teas, cheese or candy, while others contain non-perishable items like jewelry, figurines, sports memorabilia or lotions.

When finding the perfect gift basket for your child's teacher, get one with items that you know she likes. Does she like to snack throughout the day, or is she a coffee drinker? If so, a basket containing little packages of snacks or a coffee mug is a good idea. If she keeps little trinkets on her desk, get a basket with figurines.

Even if you do not know what she likes, a gift basket still makes a good gift. Be creative, and pick a variety of items that anyone would like. Because there are many basic, useful and fun items from which to choose, she is bound to like something in the basket.

Your child's teacher is sure to appreciate the fact that you thought enough of her to give her a gift. Teachers work hard and deserve to know that their work not only means something to the children they teach but to the parents as well. A gift basket is a nice way to show how you feel about the work she does.