Preschool teachers and gifts...

[lillygator]

It seems that all the parents send in gifts....I usually do as well but this year I have yet to buy anything. I was thinking of waiting until the new year starts and send in a gift as well as a letter thanking them for what they do all year for my girls.

Would that be rude or should I rush out and pick up some quick thing to bring in tomorrow?

 

[mt2]

As a preschool teacher, it was nice to receive gifts but I wasn't expecting it. some kids did and some didn't.

What I really enjoyed was the homemade cookies I received. I was told that the kids (young 3's) baked them with their parents. It was nice to think of the kids getting to spend undivided time with mom/dad making my cookies. (I work in a Christan Preschool)

I was told by them that I had to share. I was also told by one little boy that I could have only one a day. If I ate more that that was "too much sugar" for the day. His mom was there when he told me. She just turned red and laughed.

Do what you feel comfortable with. A surprise after the holidays would be nice too. It will be hard on everyone getting back into the groove of school again.

 

[justhat]

I would think giving a gift after the holidays would be completely fine. We gave my daughter's preschool teachers their gifts on the last day of school (which was last Friday) but I was not feeling very well that week so I almost did exactly what you're thinking. (Turns out that little ill feeling was baby #2 making its appearance, but that's besides the point, I just had to share that!) I think when school starts up again in January it's almost a little depressing, as you know that you have many days ahead of you before you get another break so I think a little gift at that time would be a great idea.

 

[lemondog]

I am a preschool teacher and it would not offend me at all. Like others have said, gifts are never expected, but I think it's a lovely token to give one. I also LOVE the homebaked goodies more than anything! I also got a lot of Starbucks gift card too, which are very appreciated!

 

[grlpwrd]

I bought 2 books for my dd's class and will give them to her teacher when school starts up again. I did give her a card, though, thanking her for all she has done.

justhat, congrats! ...You should post a new thread.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Im a preschool teacher--it wouldnt offend me at all to get something after the holidays!


Justhat--congrats!