Teacher Appreciation Gifts Desk Plates for Occupational Therapists
Underpaid. Undervalued. Definitely undersupplied. They deserve better than another apple mug. The perfect desk plates for the occupational therapists in your life.
Why Desk Plates for Occupational Therapists
OT is the healthcare profession nobody understands until they need it. You're creative problem solvers who adapt the world to fit your patients.
That generic nameplate on your desk says 'Account Manager' but your soul says 'Professional Email Ignorer.' Our desk plates bridge that gap. They're the perfect blend of professional enough to stay on your desk and honest enough to make your coworkers snort-laugh. Finally, a nameplate that tells the truth.
About Teacher Appreciation Gifts
Teachers spend their own money on supplies, manage 25+ personalities at once, and somehow teach the next generation while dealing with budget cuts and endless standardized tests. They've seen kids eat glue, mediated playground drama, and stayed late to help struggling students. Teacher Appreciation Week (first full week of May) is our chance to acknowledge that these people are doing impossible work for not nearly enough recognition or compensation. Skip the generic stuff—they've seen enough apple-themed gifts to last a lifetime.
What You Get
- +Premium acrylic that looks expensive but costs less than your therapy
- +Sleek design that fits any desk setup from corner office to closet office
- +Easy-clean surface because coffee accidents happen
- +Subtle enough to survive management walkthroughs
Gift Ideas
- +A 'Thanks for Not Losing Your Mind' certificate
- +Coffee/wine/whatever gets them through grading
- +Self-care items for after-school recovery
- +A 'No, YOUR Child' stress ball
- +Gift cards because they'll just spend cash on classroom supplies anyway
Perfect For
- Your kid's teacher who goes above and beyond
- The teacher friend who texts you horror stories
- Desks that need more personality than a corporate-issued pencil cup
- Home offices where you make the rules
- Therapy rooms with personality
- Water bottles at work
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Teacher Appreciation Week?
- The first full week of May, with Teacher Appreciation Day falling on the Tuesday. Don't sleep on this one—teachers notice who remembers and who doesn't.
- What gifts do teachers actually want?
- Gift cards (seriously), anything for self-care, quality coffee/wine, and things they can actually use. They have enough mugs and apple paperweights to last three lifetimes.
- What are the desk plates made of?
- Premium acrylic with a high-quality print. They look professional enough to keep, but funny enough to actually want on your desk.
- Are these about explaining OT?
- Some are. We know the struggle of the 'so you help people get jobs?' question.