I want to get my son's preschool teacher and his helpers something for the holiday's this year as a way of saying thanks for all theyve done for us. His teacher is male, and one assistant is male and other female....what are some budget worthy ideas to get them all for the holiday's without seeming like a suck-up?
2006-11-19 16:24:55 · 10 answers · asked by clubsandra 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Ok, I'm a preschool teacher. I would suggest to ask your child to make a cute hand made card for the teachers and sign their name, do a cute little picture! The teachers will love that.
If you want to buy a gift, gift certificates are usually most appreciated.......Starbucks, Target, Borders Books.....somewhere like that. It doesn't have to be for much, just $10, esp if it is Starbucks, that will buy a few coffees or tea's.
In your card write a kind word or two, how you APPRECIATE them! Teachers LOVE to hear that! I always keep such lovely cards I get from parents and kids!
I wouldn't say candles, we get so many of those!
ps, I LOVE the Dunkin Donuts answer suggested above!
2006-11-19 16:52:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've baked bread for my kid's teachers. Gift cards seem like they've always been a good idea. I have 3 friends who are teachers and they all have told me that they get a LOT (too many) of Christmas decorations. I really like the gift cards for Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks idea. I'll keep that in mind =-)
The teachers deserve the gifts though. I was given some great advice about gift giving right before my 1st son went into kindergarten. A friend told me to never forget the school secretary. She is the one that everyone forgets.
It's her that has to call you if your child is sick. She is one that you have to talk to if you're child is going to be late or if they forgot they're lunch. It's just the best if you're on a first name basis in a good way. I've always taken them a little gift and tried my best to be super duper nice.
Just being a "Bossy Moms" advice =-)
2006-11-20 01:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by fromthebrook 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the ideas of baking something for the teachers, or even those homemade jar mixes with recipes, something like that is a cute, simple idea. Maybe along with it something handmade by the child. Or as someone else suggested, supplies for teaching that can be used in the class room. I think ANY gift a teacher would be greatful for because you aren't obligated to get them one and they'll just be greatful that you are thinking of them. I know I would be.
2006-11-20 08:09:19 · answer #3 · answered by mushroompumpkin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a mother of a preschooler and teacher a great gift idea is a nice card saying "thank you" . They are always special. Other things are:
*a movie night bag (gift card to blockbuster, popcorn, candy...) you could also give movie theatre tickets.
*Dunkin Donuts gift certificate in a coffee mug
The gift certifcates could be $5.00...it's the thought that counts!!!
Just please stay away from trinkets!!!
2006-11-19 16:31:53 · answer #4 · answered by UGG 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just get a gift card to Bed Bath n beyond .. let them decide what to get its much better than a candle that will be thrown away
2006-11-19 16:47:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm getting my daughters teacher a coffee mug with candy and a pen or something like that, something very simple.
2006-11-20 02:39:45 · answer #6 · answered by JENNY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Candle for the female, one of those meat log things for the guys
2006-11-19 16:27:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cards they have cards for teacher now. that is simple and easy on the pocket. and maybe put a gift card in the card.
2006-11-19 17:40:46 · answer #8 · answered by knowssignlanguage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a dollar store and get a xmas basket and put stickers, praise stamps, markers, xmas candy, note pads and a picture frame with your child's picture....
2006-11-19 17:39:52 · answer #9 · answered by ladyqueenbeeee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ornaments are great gifts!
2006-11-19 23:35:44 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋