she has been teaching for 34 years
2007-05-30 12:24:44 · 21 answers · asked by Ms Thang 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
Fome experience, I can say please, if you buy her something, see that it's not related to her job. I've received many things from parents that were on the basic school-supply list.
A teacher's job does not end when he or she leaves the school~a large portion of "personal time" is spent preparing lesson plans, getting materials together for projects, etc. Something to pamper herself with, something that has nothing to do with planning or class is a welcome break.
2007-05-30 13:49:09 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The absolute worst thing to buy is a candle or bath and body stuff. I am a kindergarten teacher and I have enough to last me a lifetime. I received 10 candles in one day for teacher appreciation.
Gift certificates are a great idea. A spa, restaurant, teacher's supply store, Dollar Tree, theatre tickets, movie tickets. I always appreciate something that can be used in the classroom. Flowers are nice also.
Actually, I would prefer if all the parents went in together and got me something nice instead of a little here and a little there. Think about it , you get 20 $10 gifts three times a year for 34 years. What do you do with all the stuff??
Have your child make a card to go along with the gift and you the parent write a handwritten note about how much you have appreciated all she has done.
2007-05-30 12:50:42 · answer #2 · answered by bayoubelle24 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I taught for many years.
A GIFT CARD!!!
If you can't decide where to get one - Target is your best "all around" bet. Restaurants are good too.
And have your child write "Why I will remember Miss ..." and draw a picture. She'll love that. I still have things that that my students had given me - some I included in my portfolio. And write a letter to the principal on how much you appreciated her. Now THAT'S a great end-of-year gift.
Just about everything else I only kept for one year, then put into Goodwill or regifted. (sorry- but I don't need what I don't need). Especially candles & candy dishes. And NO MUGS!
I know it is a dirty little secret that teacher's don't like to talk about, but you figure just the sheer volume of cute "home made" gifts - it is mind boggling. -- Not that I didn't appreciate them at the time --- but I did not keep them around.
If you aren't a gift card person however:
I also did get some theme gift baskets that were really nice: One had a gift card to Blockbuster, gourmet pop corn, etc. I saw one that was Italian night theme (gourmet pasta, sauce, etc).
I also did like getting scented anti-bacterial soap from Bath and Bodyworks - I was bummed when I became a SAHM and had to start buying them for myself.
And plants - hanging baskets were always appreciated. They had a built-in short life.
I would say anything that someone doesn't have to hang on to.
Good Luck
PS - I did like getting homemade Christmas Ornaments. I still hang them on my tree and lovingly remember the kids that gave them to me.
2007-05-30 15:05:16 · answer #3 · answered by apbanpos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either have your son make something, or purchase a gift card to a store with both personal items and school supplies.
The homemade item would help show how much the teacher has done for your son this year. However, as a parent, I am aware that there is not always time to complete this at the end of the school year.
The gift card would give his teacher the option of either stocking up on supplies for next year or getting something to pamper herself.
2007-05-30 12:53:47 · answer #4 · answered by deafed2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually at my son's school all of the kids give a class gift together. Maybe you could talk to some other mom's and see if you can get a group of them to chip in on something. We usually do a gift for $10 each and get the teacher anything from flowers, a Dunkin Donuts gift card, or a gift card to a teacher's supply store. They are always in need things from there. You could also get a class picture adn frame it for the teacher to dispaly in his or her classroom.
2016-05-17 07:49:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some suggestions for gifts other than the usual picture frames or teacher-related trinkets (and a small reminder of the summer fun to come) include:
A beach towel that folds into a beach bag, along with a bottle of sunscreen and a water bottle
A gift certificate to a store like Staples or Office Depot, placed in a tote bag
Iced tea glasses, iced tea spoons, and either fun-shaped ice cube trays or plastic "ice cubes"
Ice cream sundae dishes or cups, an ice cream scoop, and all the trimmings — nuts, sauce, and sprinkles
A journal, designer pen, tea light holders, and tea light candles
2007-05-30 12:29:56 · answer #6 · answered by CollegeGurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a kindergarten teacher and one of the best gifts I got from my students was a canvas hand bad with my class picture screen printed on it! It was a cute and inexpensive idea! Good luck! Don't by a plant! I get a LOT of those
2007-05-30 16:23:03 · answer #7 · answered by misshebb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought my daughter's teacher a $20 gift certificate to a local downtown eclectic boutique. This way she can buy herself a candle, a scented lotion, a fancy soap, a journal or another novelty item. I figured it would give her a chance to buy something just for HERSELF and not a few pack of markers for her classroom. Teachers are individuals too!
2007-05-30 15:18:28 · answer #8 · answered by Namom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scrapbooking seems to be popular. If your son is in a big class, a scrapbook with picture of the students with a nice personal touch from each would be nice.
2007-05-30 15:59:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy her anything, have your son make something for her and then like you can write about how good of a teacher she's been and thank her for her hard work, or..if you have to buy her something buy her something for like, entertainment at school
2007-05-30 12:31:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋