Check out our top 10 ideas for gifts for therapists!
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It’s the end of the school year. Parties are happening just about everyday. Field trips are leaving little cheeks sun-kissed and little bodies tired.
It seems like there are so many people to thank at the end of the year! The teachers (and there is never just one), the bus driver, the intervention specialist, the art teacher and music teacher and gym teacher…..
But…may we ask…what about gifts for therapists? That occupational therapist who tirelessly worked on the departure and arrival routines, handwriting, and self-regulation with your child. The physical therapist who finally got her going up and down the stairs using an alternating pattern or, better yet, skipping! The speech therapist who listened enthusiastically for your child to make that perfect “R” sound.
Those therapists deserve a little thank you too, don’t you think? And while a simple, personal thank you note is more than enough (speaking of that…here’s a free printable pack of thank yous that you can fold and personalize with your child!), sometimes you might want to do just a little more.
So today, we, your online physical and occupational therapist friends, are going to give you our top 10 ideas for end of year (or anytime!) gifts for therapists.
Find more of the best gifts for therapists and other products to make therapy life a little more fun!
10 Awesome Gifts for Therapists
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1 || A great set of pens
We therapists are notorious for walking away from IEP meetings or a teacher’s desk with a great pen and, we are just as notorious for leaving a trail of those great pens behind wherever we’re working!
2|| A cool therapy bag
We lug a lot, I mean a lot, of stuff – from paperwork to gadgets to great big therapy balls. So an awesome new bag is always welcome!
3 || A travel water bottle or mug
Yes, I know. This one is may seem a little generic, but for school based therapists who spend much of their time traveling from one place to another, a durable travel mug or tumbler is a great idea! Bonus points for getting one that keeps your drink hot all day, since a busy therapist usually doesn’t get to her coffee until about noon.
4 || A collection of new toys
Many therapists use their own money to beef up their therapy bags with new and exciting toys to motivate kids to work toward goals. A jump rope, sidewalk chalk, a tennis ball, balloons, play dough, bubbles, etc. You wouldn’t believe how excited we get about even the simplest toys!
5 || Gift cards
This could be personal (a Spafinder, Starbucks or Nail Salon giftcard) or it could be something they could use to purchase items for next school year (Amazon, LakeShore Learning, Target, etc).
6 || Games
This list of games are awesome for working on handwriting, believe it or not! A game can be as cheap and simple as Spot-It!
7 || A cute lanyard
Therapists often travel between buildings and worksites, which means that they carry around lots of keys and key fobs! A cute lanyard s an easy way for them to keep their ID badge and keys with them all the time!
8 || Personalized notecards
Every therapist has to write a thank you now and then. Especially when they receive fabulous gifts from their students!
9 || Yoga and Movement Cards
Decks like these are great for working on balance, strength and self-regulation. They are small, light and easy to carry — BONUS!
10 || A Bullet Journal
Lists and more lists. I bet every therapist has at least 3 going at once. A Bullet Journal will help them keep those to-do’s organized!
11 || Cute Therapy Stickers
Every therapist loves a cute sticker to put on their water bottle, laptop, or travel mug! This collection shows some of our favorites!
12 || Therapy Posters
Looking for a cute (and super affordable) way to thank a therapist? Try one of our downloadable prints! Download, print, and pop into an inexpensive frame for a sweet and thoughtful gift!
13 || Gifts Kids Can Make
And, last but not least…don’t forget these awesome gifts that kids can make themselves! Your child’s therapist will love receiving a handmade token to remember your child by!
What are your favorite gifts for therapists? Share them in the comments below!
