I have two kids, they each have two teachers. I don't want to be stingy but I am trying to establish a holiday gift budget and don't want to break the bank.
2006-10-01 18:18:04 · 13 answers · asked by kamischi 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Well, instead of buying gifts for them, why not let your children make some handicrafts (a card, a painted box) for their teachers? It would be more special than something bought. It also shows their sincererity and gratitude towards their teachers. You can always get ideas for hand-made gifts off the internet easily. Good luck with it anyway!
2006-10-01 18:22:27 · answer #1 · answered by iwillmoveawayoneday 2 · 7⤊ 1⤋
We generally do not buy gifts for the teachers. Our school has implemented a tacky policy of requiring fifteen dollars per student for gifts for the teachers for birthdays and holidays during the school year. It is payable on the first day of school. I have four children, and this is just ridiculous. I wrote a letter to the school, refused to pay the money, and only allow my children to make cards, scrapbooks, or other personal items of appreciation. Teachers have told me how much more they appreciate still getting these from my children, as they only get gift certificates now from the school instead, and the children do nothing personal as all the parents are ticked off about the "gift fee".
2006-10-02 12:43:38 · answer #2 · answered by alone1with3 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When school supplies are on sale at the beginning of the year, stock up on classroom supplies, then put them in a nice basket or other container the teacher can use for the classroom and save it for holiday gift giving.
2006-10-02 08:28:22 · answer #3 · answered by Angela B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know where you are, but I'm in the USA. When I was in school I don't recall any teachers receiving gifts for the holidays. Teaching is a job just like any other. Teachers are not family, and not dependent on gifts of others. I like the Idea of gift giving, it's great. Our societies desire to produce and consume is getting ridicules. Gift giving has gotten out of hand and way over commercialized in the holiday season.
2006-10-02 01:33:04 · answer #4 · answered by wernerslave 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Its not the price of the gift that matters for a teacher. The important thing is that you get a gift that is not inapproiate. Always get a teacher a gift that can be opened in front of anyone. I always say when you are not sure of the gift to get a person, just ask yourself, if they could open the gift in church. Something school related is always perfect. Now if you are underage and you've slept with the teacher.....that's another subject.
2006-10-02 01:23:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
id say 5 each or 10 if you have just one.
A gift made from the kids is cool too.
2006-10-02 01:24:49 · answer #6 · answered by kerry9477 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
a small token gift is nice and acceptable....if your children are old enough they could give the teacher something they made like a painting or drawing, something handmade is nice and not expensive....home made cookies are also good
2006-10-02 01:53:27 · answer #7 · answered by churchonthewayseniors 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your kids have friends, ask them to pool in and buy a common gift.
2006-10-02 02:32:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
always go with gift cards $10.00-25.00 each or make small little gift baskets, with items inside that teachers used like pens, mints,small calender, etc.
2006-10-02 01:28:14 · answer #9 · answered by angel_nc2001 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i usually spend up to 20 dollars
2006-10-02 01:26:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋