2006-11-28 15:31:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Please refrain from buying any little knicknack with an apple, school desk, little book, blackboard, teaching poem etc. on it - I work for a school system and too many of us get these from our students (some teachers have received hundreds of these little "teacher" gifts). What about putting together a beautiful gift basket with bubble bath, lotion, bath gel, a candle, loofa and a pretty wine glass and a bottle of wine. Put a thoughtful note - something to the effect; "After a tough day teaching you deserve to relax and pamper" - "and after listening to small children whining and talking all day - have a little wine yourself". I loved a similar gift I got from coworkers - and each time I took a long bath I remembered their kindness.
2006-11-28 15:42:25 · answer #1 · answered by carol mc 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ask how it's going and listen for clues. When I was starting out, my aunt who was also a teacher, would Just talk to me about school, the kids, what's going good or bad, what I loved about my room, things I wished I had or was better at, etc. Then at Christmas time I would get all sorts of helpful things like gift certificates to stores, books on classroom management and organization, inspirational books,classroom supplies that I needed or wanted, relaxing cds, home made certificates for help with grading or housekeeping or a good back rub, etc. It always seemed to be just what I needed.
My mom would give me clothes because I couldn't afford to buy them at first.
Hope this gives you some ideas.
P.S. That gift basket Idea sounds pretty good. I might do that for some co-workers. :)
2006-11-29 00:01:01 · answer #2 · answered by justmyopinion 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either a really nice expandable monogramed briefcase or a gift card to a office supply store because teachers always end up spending their own money when they do projects with their students especially in the public sector.
2006-11-28 23:45:41 · answer #3 · answered by jesshispet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a gift certificate to a store she can buy supplies, such as stickers (depending upon the grade), reference books, things she could use in her classroom. Even though she receives a salary, teachers need to use supplies that are not given to them in a public school, nor are they given an allowance for such items.
2006-11-28 23:41:42 · answer #4 · answered by Nancy S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just because she is a teacher doesn't mean she wants gifts that relate to teaching. That is her job, not her life. I would get her a certificate for a massage...something that is for her not her students.
2006-11-29 23:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anna H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much you wish to spend! :) There is a great store called Reverse Garbage - they have stores in most of the capital cities. They sell recycled materials to anyone who wants them. I subscribed to their service for one year and received four HUGE 'surprise' bags. (These were posted to a remote area) My class and I thoroughly enjoyed going through our 'surprise' bags - useful in the classroom and you are helping the environment!
2006-11-28 23:52:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something practical for the classroom - supply money or ask the person if they need something in particular for the classroom.
2006-11-29 23:07:57 · answer #7 · answered by purplechic_2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bottle of rum.
2006-11-28 23:56:37 · answer #8 · answered by swingoutsister 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋