Showing a hard-working teacher how much they are appreciated during the holidays is a wonderful idea. It's nice to know that parents and kids care that you're doing a good job of educating children. Now, what to give them?

Here are some gift ideas for that special teacher:

Gift Certificate - Give your teacher a gift he or she will really appreciate - a gift certificate. Your teacher can choose what they wish from any number of items available. Teachers can enjoy books, office supplies or a nice meal. Some good suggestions are: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Staples, Best Buy, Red Lobster, Outback Steakhouse and Olive Garden.

Keepsake Ornament - Have your child make their teacher a personalized, handmade ornament of their own creation. Your local craft store will have supplies to make easy handmade ornaments. This is something that their teacher will treasure for many years.

Christmas Cookie Assortment - Make a big batch of delicious Christmas cookies for your teacher, or, order an assortment from a bakery. Teachers deserve a cookie break and this gift will be enjoyed to the very last crumb.

Christmas Music CD - Give teacher the gift of holiday music. There's a wide array of Christmas CDs, from single artist to compilations to classical. Try to find out what type of music the teacher likes before selecting a CD.

Stainless Steel Water Bottle - These environmentally friendly insulated water bottles come in a variety of colors and are made to be durable and reused. Teachers often don't have time to run to the water fountain during their busy day, so they can now take a sip when thirsty from a nice bottle.

Travel Coffee Mug - An insulated reuseable travel mug is a great gift for teachers on the go. Sizes range from 14 oz. to 24 oz. and come in a variety of colors. They won't break and coffee stays warm for a longer period.

Personal Label Maker - Teachers need to stay organized and a label maker is a great way to help them keep track of all their papers, files and supplies. This will be a much appreciated gift. The Brother label maker is a popular brand.

The Big Book of Brain Games - Here's a book that teachers will appreciate. It's filled with 1,000 of brain teasing puzzles of every kind. Puzzles cover art, math and sciences subjects. Will inspire hours of energetic mental fun.