Teacher's Class Cookbook

Surprise the teacher with a collection of class favorites!

Last year, as part as the end of the year teacher gifts, I asked the parents (several times) to e-mail me a copy of their favorite summertime recipe.  I compiled the recipes in a three ring 1/2 inch  binder and presented the teacher and assistant teacher a copy the day of the "end of year" party.  (In retrospect, I probably would not have given one to the assistant teacher as she floated between 3 classes and mostly just scowled at everyone .)   The cookbooks are a great way to have families contribute to a gift without sending any money.  I had amazing participation and everyone loved the final product.  Some tips-

Our Recipe

• Edit the recipes so the fonts and titles match
• Include a picture on each recipe re-sized to be the same size.  If one was not included, I just googled the recipes and added my own!
• I printed each recipe on a cream card stock and then cut each recipe to mount with double sticky tape on a decorative card stock.  I found a fabulous value pack of toile, striped and patterned cream and black card stock at Michaels. (Don't forget you can almost always download a Michaels 40% off coupon onto your smart phone.)
• I laminated each recipe with Avery laminating sheets.  If you don't want to to do this step, I recommend placing each recipe in a top closing page protector.
• I decorated the cover page with summer grilling type scrapbook embellishments from Jolee's Boutique.