Do you get your child's teacher anything for xmas?

[Livda Nirtom]

I am trying to figure out what to get for my child's teacher. Anyone have any ideas?

[gina2000]

The best response I ever received to that question was from a teacher. She said......"something that goes away".....i.e., candy, cake, flowers, plants.

There are only so many coffee cups one person can own.

I also do a group gift certificate to a local mall or an American Express certificate.

[snoopy]

Yup, usually a gift certificate. This year my son has a male teacher, and I know he loves to read, so we're getting him a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble.

[December99]

They are all getting small ornaments to enjoy at home on their tree for years (she has something like 9 teachers).

[EROS]

Gift certificate :D :D

[binny]

they are getting ornaments this year. in the past they have received consumable gifts too.

[tiggerlover]

DS's teacher loves Elvis, so we got her a 2003 Elvis calendar, plus we made the cookie/brownie mixes in a jar so she will get one of those too.

:bounce::wave::bounce:

[Prince Eric1]

We did the teacher themed knick knack thing and candy one year, but have decided that gift certificates are the best way to go for the last few. They can always use them and you can get them in any denomination.

[ucralum]

I'll confirm that we love gift certificates, ornaments, and consumables. I still have ornaments from my first year of teaching 19 years ago, and I think of those children each year when I hang the ornaments on my tree. I must admit that I did love it a couple of years ago when a group of parents got me a $75 Disney Store gift certificate!

We do appreciate the kind thoughts behind any gift!:D

[BarbN.]

The kids and I make gingerbread houses for their teachers each year, I am baking the pieces at this very moment.

[Kteacher]

Another teacher piping in:D My favorite gifts have been notes from parents telling me how much their child loves school and thanking me for my efforts, and things children have written or drawn. I have a picture of my cat that a student drew for me one year (the kindergarteners love to hear my stories of my cat whose middle name is Trouble). I framed the picture, and it is hanging in my hallway. Another treasure of mine is a handmade card with the words " I love you " written by a student from Central America who spoke no English at the beginning of the school year:)

[Boots]

My cousin who teaches third grade says gift certificates are her favorite!

[perd]

I don't now that each of the kids have six or seven teachers, but when they each had just one teacher I would get them a $15 gift certificate for First Watch a breakfast/lunch only restaurant here. $15 is about what it would cost for two to eat there. The teachers seemed to like this!

[Buckalew]

Hunter's teacher likes to scrapbook so we are getting her a gift certificate to our favorite scrapbooking store. :) I do a gf or money.

[Livda Nirtom]

Ok if I go with a gift certificate, which is the best one to get? One to someplace like Barnes&Noble or to a movie theatre, or a department store, etc?

[Pooh93]

someplace like Barnes&Noble or to a movie theatre, or a department store, etc?

Any of those sound good.:D

[disneyjunkie]

Originally posted by Livda Nirtom
Ok if I go with a gift certificate, which is the best one to get? One to someplace like Barnes&Noble or to a movie theatre, or a department store, etc?

When I worked in NC, one of my students gave GC to a movie theatre. I loved it!!

My son's teachers are getting GCs this year. I'm not sure if I'm going to get GCs for the movies or for Applebee's or Juniors.

[imgoingtodisney]

DSs 5th grd teachers are "team teaching" so this year I had 2 teachers to buy for. We bought them the Mickey flag pin from America/EpCot. Not THE Mickey pin but one with him holding up the flag.

[amid chaos]

The teachers here prefer to receive things for the class.

So, I have 100 pencils for each class, new markers and crayons, some new books for the second graders and a gift card to Staples.

[worm761]

if you have a parent/teacher supply store nearby a gift certificate to that would be very appreciated.
last year was the only year my DS attended public school and i was shocked to learn that the teachers have to buy all the stuff for their classroom.

[Spinning]

It is getting harder and harder to get gifts and the expense. I love my DS preschool teachers and this is our last year! He is off to kindergarten next year...So I have gift boxed bayberry candles with the reason behind them. I will also give them either a pointsettia or if I finish a decorated slate.
DD is in first grade and her teacher hasn't been teaching long so we are giving him a tie (wears one every day) and a book for the class room. I hope she picks out Polar bear expres....
Now do you give to the Art teacher? Gym teacher? library? music teacher?
We may buy a book to give to the library.

[Lynn CC]

I gave GC's to DS's teachers up to grade 8. Bookstore or restaurant were some that I gave.

[JulesMom]

I usually get a gift certificate to a restaurant:D

My aunt taught for 30+ years and had more candles, soap, lotion, ornaments and mugs to last a lifetime.:p

[snoopy]

When I buy GC's, I always try and choose a place where the teacher can either buy things for the classroom, or things for him/herself if they prefer. This is why I usually pick bookstores, because they can buy books for the classroom, or just books for themselves if they prefer.

[ByTheSea]

Be careful with gift certificates and gift cards that don't show an expiration date... often they expire anyway and the recipient isn't always aware.

We buy 2 movies tickets and a $10 gift certificate for the movie theatre for popcorn and sodas etc. The teachers have always seemed to appreciate them.

[Goofball]

Another teacher pipe-up! Several of my kids came right out and asked me where I like to shop so they could get gift certificates and believe me, I told them! :teeth: I did, though, make sure they all understood they shouldn't feel as if they must bring anything. My students have four teachers, so I'd hate to think of their families having any kind of hardship over gifts for them all.
And JulesMom said it really well: my mom also has moved on from many years of teaching, and my goodness, the assortment of that kind of stuff she's pack-ratted over the years! :p

[WendyZ]

Yes, I do. Just the elementary teacher. Once the hit middle school it's not cool to take in gifts!!;) I try to keep it small, usually around $10. This year I got her a ceramic snowsceen. It's very cute. I got it on sale, so that really helps. I also to the elementary bus driver. She is a getting a snowman mug filled with hot chocolate and the recipe. That turned I VERY cute, if I do say so myself.
Some teacher have asked for supplies for the room. That's always easy. I hate buying for male teachers, they always seem to be harder for some reason.:rolleyes: Gift certificates to a local teacher store would be nice. They always need supplies.;)

[disneyjunkie]

Originally posted by WendyZ
I hate buying for male teachers, they always seem to be harder for some reason.:rolleyes:

This year my son has 2 female teachers, 2 male teachers. In the past I've gotten gifts from Pier 1 for his teachers. Since I have to shop for men this year, I think it'll be easy just to get all of them a GC. (We're also getting one for the school director; female)
Since I've waited to the last minute (again) I won't have to run all over the city trying to find gifts.

[Talking Hands]

Definately a gift certificate or an ornament. No consumibles for me as I am diabetic. I hate it when parents give me candy and cookies because I can't have them.
One of my kids gave me my "i love you" necklace. That is really special.

[Pin Wizard]

DS made his choice...
http://imgsrv.bombayco.com/bombay/prodimages/D2039532.JPG I'm surprised since he doesn't seem to like her too much. LOL! He likes the box because it sparkles.

[christineann]

My kids have had multiple teachers for several years and are both in high school now. I make a contribution in their honor to the local animal shelter, and the teachers have told me that's a great honor.

[becka]

DS has 3 daycare teachers and I am getting them each a big tub of microwave popcorn and a $10 GC to Blockbuster.