Teacher X-mas gifts

[frankiemom]

I usually give a $20 GC to each of my children's teachers. My husband has been out of work for almost a year. This year my son has 4 teachers. Do you think it is cheap of me to give them each $10 GC to Target? I really want to do more but it just isn't in the budget this year.

 

[LisaNJ25]

I usually give a $20 GC to each of my children's teachers. My husband has been out of work for almost a year. This year my son has 4 teachers. Do you think it is cheap of me to give them each $10 GC to Target? I really want to do more but it just isn't in the budget this year.

No.. I usually do $5.00 dunkin donuts gift cards with a card from my child.

 

[hffmnheidi]

Teachers appreciate any amount of giftcard from their students.

 

[olwyngdh]

My DD8's teacher asked us not to give her gifts, but if we felt the need to give her something, please send supplies for her classroom so that they whole class could enjoy them.

I'm making her a canvas bag and putting paper, pencils, glue sticks, and whatever else I find at the dollar store in it.

 

[meliss8599]

I usually give a $20 GC to each of my children's teachers. My husband has been out of work for almost a year. This year my son has 4 teachers. Do you think it is cheap of me to give them each $10 GC to Target? I really want to do more but it just isn't in the budget this year.

You're wonderful for even thinking to get any type of gift, especially considering your financial situation. We teachers appreciate any form of thoughtfulness. A handwritten note of appreciation would even be gift enough.

 

[torinsmom]

$10 is not cheap by any means. I am a teacher, and truthfully, anything, even just a card with a heartfelt message means a lot to us. It's just nice to be thought of, you know?

 

[cjdj4]

$10 is not cheap by any means. I am a teacher, and truthfully, anything, even just a card with a heartfelt message means a lot to us. It's just nice to be thought of, you know?

Me too! I would be grateful to get anything especially in this economy. You are wonderful for doing $10! But hey, $5 to Dunkin' Donuts or Target or Starbucks is fabulous, too. A nice card written by the student is something I save. They are so nice to find over the years. Re-reading a heartfelt card from a former student when you are packing up your classroom at the end of the year is priceless

 

[mafibisha]

Oh boy, here we go . . .

 

[ksloane]

Another teacher who is happy with anything from a heartfelt note, card designed by your child, everything from a student/parent is appreciated.

 

[Brandi1leigh]

I'm also a teacher and can tell you that I agree 100% that it's the thought that matters. I would have been shocked to receive a $20 gift card. Trust me just a card or hand written note is appreciated.

 

[jessp1021]

Former afterschool teacher here and something that I really cherished was an ornament one student got me that was clear with a scrapbook sticker over it and filled with paper shred..another idea is B&BW handsoap in a Christmas themed scent Agreed with others..teachers don't "expect" gifts and are usually grateful for anything they receive..it is the thought that goes into it!

 

[brymolmom]

If budget is really tight, I would just do a nice card of thanks for the teachers. Honestly, Xmas gifts are not a requirement at all for anyone, so if we were struggling I wouldn't do one for teachers. I would still do something to show my appreciation, but not spending $$. A nice note...volunteering to come in to do some copying for him/her, a Scratch off lottery ticket or two ($1 each) inside a nice card.

 

[hffmnheidi]

Parent volunteerism would be a super gift for a teacher-doing papers/copying/stapling packets together/wiping down boards and desks would be loved. Teachers spend so much of their free time doing that stuff that even an hour would be a help.

 

[Kathi OD]

I usually give a $20 GC to each of my children's teachers. My husband has been out of work for almost a year. This year my son has 4 teachers. Do you think it is cheap of me to give them each $10 GC to Target? I really want to do more but it just isn't in the budget this year.

First off, let me say that I hope your DH finds a job soon. I know the stress of an unemployed spouse all too well.

Secondly, I'm a teacher. Whatever you choose to give, your son's teachers will be grateful. Personally, if I knew that your husband were out of work, I'd prefer that you use the money for something else that your family might need.

 

[Teacher03]

First off, let me say that I hope your DH finds a job soon. I know the stress of an unemployed spouse all too well.

Secondly, I'm a teacher. Whatever you choose to give, your son's teachers will be grateful. Personally, if I knew that your husband were out of work, I'd prefer that you use the money for something else that your family might need.

ITA. I am also a teacher, and I would rather you spend the money on your family. A heartfelt note is always appreciated and remembered.

 

[Alexander]

Even a donation to a local pantry in the teacher's name is incredibly thoughtful! As a teacher, I don't expect gifts from my students. I understand that people want to send gifts (I have kids and do the same) but if you are struggling, I personally would rather see you put that money toward your own children. A card with a nice note is plenty!

 

[pixieprincessmom]

I m also a teacher and agree with the previous poster. I would not expect anything and knowing your husband was out of work would prefer you not spend anything on me.

 

[blackforest]

Being a teacher and having 2 DD's of my own, I am on both sides of that fence. The reason I "treat" my DD's teachers is because they go above and beyond with my girls. DD15 is a Type 1 diabetic, and I am so appreciative of all the care she receives, even if I can't be there. DD8 is ADHD to the max! All her teachers are so wonderful and caring towards her and are out to help her succeed. All the above ideas are great and any kind of heartfelt thank you will be appreciated!

 

[hambirg]

Ditto to everything that everybody else has already said.

 

[disney<333]

I'm an art teacher and from my school I usually receive about 10 gifts out of 1,000 students. So, it's not expected at all. When my girls were in Elementary school the room mom would always ask each student to give anywhere from 1-5$ and then she would buy a gift card and have all the students sign a card. maybe you could start that? My kids are in high school and middle school now. That's a total of 13 teachers. Obviousally, I'm not going out and buying them all gifts. They'll probably each get a tin of homemade christmas cookies! Fun to do with the kids, cheap, and the teachers love them. Hope this helps!