01/9/2012:
"I really enjoyed reading gift for teachers because I was having a
difficult time deciding on a gift I have my answer now.
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12/12/2011:
"I have been teaching for almost twenty years. The gifts I most appreciate
were given from the heart. Handmade cards and artwork are so nice and
kind words are the best. One parent brought me a note and a diet coke
every month for the year. The thoughtfulness of this gift warms my heart
still, five years later.
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12/10/2008:
"i agree with gift cards, and great stuff for the classroom. Please no sweets, candies or coffee."
12/10/2008:
"A great resource for pre-school through the elementary years is Luvin` My Numbers by th Crunch Bunch. It's an educational music CD that uses math and numbers to educate & entertain kids (edutainment). These songs are geat with professional music and age approrite lyrics.
What's more ... the songs feature child, adolescent, and adult siners! The whole family will love this.
More ... you can borrow a copy at any library in the country FREE! Go NOW and take a quick listen. Then you can buy 2 copies: (1) for your child; and (2) for your clasroom. Everyone should be verry happy now.
Have a Merry Christmas & Prosperous New Year! "
12/5/2008:
"I once was a teacher and I must say I spent alot of money on items for my class, So for the holidays it's always nice to give something to the teacher that she can enjoy for herself. For example gift cards to a restaurant, bath & body sets, gift baskets,and etc."
12/5/2008:
"Teachers spend a lot of money on their classrooms. Monetary gifts are always appreciated. Gift cards are not as user friendly especially with failing businesses today, whereas money can be spent any way the teacher wants to spend it. Even if each family donated a few dollars, that would add up to a much appreciated gift for the teacher. Of course notes from all of the children and parents should also accompany that cash gift. I can't even tell you how many gifts have been purchased for me over the years that were not able to be used by me due to being the wrong style, color, size, etc. Of course, I appreciated the thought but always felt bad that noone asked me what I would like. A room parent should do just that and ask if money would be the best idea."
12/5/2008:
"These are great ideas! No more '#1 Teacher' mugs!!! Teachers are way under paid and at times, not shown how much they are appreciated for all of what they do for our children. Educating our children is priceless! Here are some wonderful gift ideas that I will give to my sons' teachers from now on: giving your time to help your teacher; donation to your teacher's favorite cause; homemade gifts and personal cards made by the student; school supply store gift cards that can be used to purchase classroom supplies; department store, grocery store, restaurant, salon services, or movie theater gift cards; supportive and positive letters to editors of newspapers and to BOE (Board of Education); heartfelt letters telling them how much you appreciate what they have done for your child; donation in honor of the teacher to the PTA; donate books to the school library in honor of your teacher; gift basket of practical items like pens, pencils, cap erasers, paper clips, sticky notes, mark!
ers, chalk, play-dough, scotch tape, highlighters, staples, whiteout, and lined notebook paper; personal gift basket with sweet treats and snacks; order a special meal from the teacher's favorite restaurant to be delivered to the teacher for lunch."
12/5/2008:
"Home-made food items are not every teachers idea of a great gift - peoples tastes in food vary greatly depending on their cultural background, health concerns and personal choices. As a former teacher I think a gift card to Subway or Starbucks, even if it's for only $5 is a better choice than something home-baked. The teacher will just say 'thank you' but this is the real scoop."
12/5/2008:
"We gave my child's teacher a gift basket of items from my wellness company such as hand sanitizer, hand lotion, tea bags, soap, and hydrating drink mix. With a note saying 'Thank you for giving my child the gift of knowledge… I offer you the gift of Health & Wellness'. They absolute loved it and it was onlt about $6.
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12/5/2008:
"This year I found great big, sturdy tote bags on clearance (normally around $40, on sale for $12!) and stuffed them full of things from our teacher's wish lists. They are things like paper towels, baby wipes, band aids, post-it's, ziplock bags, etc.--all things that they need for the kids in their class. This way they don't have to spend their hard earned salary on those items, plus they each have a carry-all tote for years to come. "
12/5/2008:
"If you're going the gift card route, please check out the website www.fromeveryone.com. It was created by moms to alleviate the hassle of organizing the group gift. Yes, I'm one of the creators, and hope you'll check us out. There's a 10% service fee per contribution (ie; $5.00 contribution, $.50 fee) and shipping is FREE! Feel free to contact me with questions. Thanks!"
12/5/2008:
"At our school, many parents pool their gifts, each family usually giving a modest amount of cash (and grateful not to have to shop for a gift which may or may not be appreciates), and either give the teacher all the cash together or buy one large gift card. Teacher's don't earn as much as they should, and I think there is nothing wrong with a monetary gift.
Don't forget a token of appreciation for the school secretary and security guard.
Also a heartfelt letter to the principal praising your child's teacher will be much appreciate by all. "
12/5/2008:
"I usually give gift cards to Starbucks, Target or a restaurant. "
12/5/2008:
"Great ideas...I really like the idea of the donating in the name of my child's teacher at DonorsChoose.org. I might do like a combo...a little giftcard for her and then a donation to DonorsChoose.org.
Thanks for the post!
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12/5/2008:
"This list was extremely helpful. Thank you so much for the ideas."
12/5/2008:
"I know my favorite gifts by far are gift cards. I had one parent give me a movies gift certificate and some office supplies like Post It notes, cute pens, stickers, and markers. It was my favorite gift ever! Please! We have enough teachers coffee mugs and pins. I also love to get a heartfelt note from the parents/students. I have a file of them in my desk drawer for those difficult days!"
12/3/2008:
"These are all fabulous ideas! I wanted to through out there to not forget the principal if you think she is doing an exceptional job as well!!"
12/3/2008:
"i bought some art angels at kmart for my daughters teachers. there was six angels in a pack. my daughter loves to paint so that is her gift. she gets to paint these angels and give one to each teacher."
12/3/2008:
"Two very special gifts that I was given were these: a prepaid trip to the hairdressers, and a specially arranged delivered meal to my classroom. I, too, love the ornaments! I pray for each student as I hang them on my tree each year."
12/14/2007:
"Your information is very helpful. My son is only 10 months but I'm trying to get early knowledge of school topics so that I am aware and prepared. Thanks for publishing good topics and useful information for all types of moms!! I'm a first time mom, so I just entered to this new world."
12/10/2007:
"These sensible suggestions are a great help to parent and teacher."
12/7/2007:
"My daughter is in 2nd grade and this year I decided that she will help me bake a special cake or cookies for her teacher to bring home for her and her family. I also decided that I will make her a nice hot lunch that is homemade. I think teachers appreciate any nice justure. It is nice to show them they are doing a great job with our kids and they are appreciated everyday of the year not only around the holidays! Offering to help out in the class during the year always seems to work too! Happy Holidays to all! Judie Melia"
12/6/2007:
"You know when I entered to this news letter e-mail program I was just trying to learn a little about my daughters school . I really am learning alot more than I exspected . thanks for all your helpful information. I really like what your doing for us.
heather udall"
12/4/2007:
"How about donating an hour of your time each week, or each month for the rest of the school year? Teachers are horribly underpaid and new teachers especially have LOTS of homework to stay ahead of the students in their lesson preparations. A teacher could easily leave you a stack of photocopying or laminating to do in the school's teacher workroom with instructions. Preparing small manipulatives (several little things that require cutting needed for each student in the class) can be time consuming, but with help from others they'll get done more quickly and are a fabulous learning tool that a teacher can use over and over again. Consider giving your time. You might be surprised at what simple task a teacher could hand off, that you could do in front of the television at night, and his or her load would be greatly lightened!"
12/4/2007:
"GOOD NEWSLETTERS AND IDEAS."
