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Teacher Appreciation Gift Guide

The Best Oakland Gift for Teachers

Give them a BAOBOB — one card, 7 local businesses to choose from. Coffee, lunch, books, a spa break. Delivered instantly.

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Why Teachers Will Love a BAOBOB Card

They Choose

7 local businesses — coffee, lunch, books, spa. Their pick.

Supports Local

Every dollar stays in Oakland at businesses the teacher actually knows.

Delivered Instantly

Send by email or text in under two minutes. No lost envelopes.

Gift Ideas for Teachers in Oakland

All of these Oakland businesses accept the BAOBOB Card. Let the teacher decide.

Buying for the Whole Grade Level?

PTAs, room parents, school administrators — send personalized BAOBOB Cards to every teacher in one go. One purchase flow, multiple recipients, individual notes.

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5–9. Schedule delivery for Monday morning.

Bulk BAOBOB Card Orders

How to Send a BAOBOB Card for Teacher Appreciation

1

Choose an Amount

Any amount from $5 to $500 — many districts cap teacher gifts around $25–$75.

2

Add a Thank-You Note

Write a personal message — what made them a great teacher this year.

3

Send Instantly

Delivered by email or text — no shipping, no lost envelopes in the backpack.

Teacher Appreciation BAOBOB Card FAQ

Why is a BAOBOB Card the best Teacher Appreciation gift?

A BAOBOB lets the teacher choose what they actually want from 7 local Oakland businesses — coffee, lunch, books, a spa break. No more mugs or desk trinkets. It also supports local businesses and never expires.

Can parent groups or PTAs buy BAOBOB Cards in bulk for every teacher?

Yes. Our Corporate / Bulk Orders flow supports multi-recipient purchases with personalized messages — perfect for PTAs, room parents, school administrators, or the whole grade level pooling together. Visit the /corporate-sales page to get started.

Where can a teacher use the BAOBOB Card?

The BAOBOB is accepted at 7 local businesses in Oakland, including coffee shops, restaurants, bookstores, spas, boutiques, and more. The teacher picks where and when.

How do I send a BAOBOB Card for Teacher Appreciation Week?

Visit our purchase page, choose an amount ($5–$500), add a personal thank-you note, and send it by email or text. Delivered in seconds — ideal for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9).

Is a BAOBOB Card appropriate for school policies?

Most school districts allow gift cards under a per-teacher limit (often $25–$75). Check your district’s gift policy, then pick an amount that fits. Because the BAOBOB Card is redeemable only at local businesses, it stays well within typical teacher-gift policy norms.

Does the BAOBOB Card expire?

No, the BAOBOB does not expire. Teachers can use it whenever works for them — summer break included.

Say Thank You This Year

A BAOBOB they can use at 7 local Oakland businesses. Delivered instantly — no trinket, no mug, just a real thank-you.

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