As room mother, I have had to collect $$ for Christmas gifts for the teachers and I would like any good gift suggestions. I am sure the teachers have plenty of knick-knacks with "World's Greatest Teacher" on them. Any original ideas? Any teachers out there have something they would really like to receive?
2006-12-12 03:56:32 · 20 answers · asked by Suzanne 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
they like anything from there students but it asol can depend on how much u want to spend and what grade the students r or just give the class some ideas and vote and asol see what kind of stuff the teacher likes like what stors or places she/he eats u could probaly get gift cards because thats what my 4th grade class did and our teacher loved it.
2006-12-12 04:04:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for not getting knick-knack with "World's Greatest Teacher!" I have been teaching for over 12 years and have tons of things like that!
I enjoy getting gift certificates. I get a lot from places like Starbucks, so stay away from that. I have gotten gift certificates from book stores, nail salons, a massage parlor (I loved it!), clothing stores, and restaurants. Since I am an avid reader I love the ones from the book stores!
One year, I got a gift card that I was able to use at any store in our local mall. Many malls are doing this now. It was great because I had tons of different stores to choose from! That would be my first pick. Check it out! Hope this helps!
2006-12-12 12:36:59 · answer #2 · answered by marnonyahoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a teacher the best gifts I got were the ones made by the kids.
Our school has the room parents go in for one hour during the week before school gets out. The room parents do a special art project with the kids. One year, they bought canvas totes at Walmart and had the kids decorate them. Another year they tye-died scarves or ties for the teachers.
Other gifts that we have received in the years include:
a survival basket: hot cocoa mix, candy bar, bath salts, etc.
* basket of homemade goodies
*gift certificate to a box store
* games for the classroom for rainy days
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2006-12-15 21:57:43 · answer #3 · answered by heartwhisperer2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok I'm going to take a stab at this since you are asking :-)
If you have collected from the whole class and assuming its a couple of dollars per child then you have a few dollars to spend.
Why not get something for the teacher that she can use with her family or for herself if she doesn't have a family since most teachers spend so much time preparing for their classes not only at school but at home too - some nice *free* time that is relaxing is always appreciated !!!
- coupons for the movies
- gift certificate for a local nice restaurant
- a relaxing time getting a manicure or pedicure or massage (you will know which teachers would enjoy something like this but don't do it for themselves)
- who complains of never having the time to do some tiding at home - how much would it cost for a cleaner for 1/2 a day? I'm sure some busy teacher would surely love that (I would have)
- who is into bowling etc - coupons for evenings out with friends or family
- I would use my vehicle for transporting students - sure could have used an interior car care service every now and then for cleaning it out (ok more like shoveling it out it seemed lol)
You get what I mean - just something to give the teacher some fun relaxing time with family or friends away from the school or home........... or something special that they have been longing for ......... or something that they need or wouldn't expect.
2006-12-12 04:14:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A package of Starbucks coffee beans. A gift certificate for the local mall. A class photo with sentiments from each student on how the teacher has helped.
2006-12-12 04:06:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try finding out what the teacher like and maybe get a basket and fill it with things that they like. If not then depending on how much money you collected then maybe get a gift card to a place that they like or to a place that they can use.
2006-12-12 06:41:26 · answer #6 · answered by Andy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A simple and tasteful necklace or bracelet. Nothing to do with school, but could be worn anywhere. Oh. I just realized I'm assuming it's a woman! For a man, you could give a gift card for a c.d. store, or a movie theater, or some such. Good luck!
2006-12-12 04:12:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kid's class collected and got a mall gift certificate for their teacher, each kid is making her a card. Not as personal, but she can use it at any of the stores.
2006-12-12 04:31:36 · answer #8 · answered by deebee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-12 19:17:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've worked in schools for 9 years (as a speech therapist). I liked most things, but my personal favorites were: chocolates, coffee items (coffee itself, Starbucks gift cards, insulated mugs), gourmet hot chocolate mix to make at work, all kinds of paper/stationery products, Blockbuster giftcards, certificates for MaryKay. We're pretty grateful for anything!
2006-12-15 07:38:36 · answer #10 · answered by the truth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋