RE: Gifts for Teachers
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Post By NJ (Guest Post)
(10/07/2008)
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A WONDERFUL compromise and great gift idea I found, especially considering the economy right now, is a site my kids' teachers told us about called Gold Star Registry (goldstarregistry.com). My kids' teachers are registered for items they need for the classroom (books for free-time reading, flashcards, math games, etc.). Nothing was expensive, and if you only had a couple dollars, you could donate to the teacher's piggy-bank for her to use to buy those classroom items. The teacher thought it was great because it was helping her out, and I had no worries about whether it was something she would use or not, and knew the gifts would have a positive impact on my kids as well! It was a huge success! I highly recommend passing the word along to other parents (or to your kids' teachers if they don't have a registry yet). It seems to be a very appreciated site by teachers, and handy thing for parents too.
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With so many people out of work these days there will be many
children without gifts this Christmas, probably wont even have a tree. I am taken back by what the teachers here have said they would like. My daughter barely made it through it. We talked with the kids and they understood the money situation. We helped get the grand kids presents, not alot, but they were happy. The kids were happy to have $2 to get faimly presents at the Christmas bazarre.. the little things that the kids can buy for family. And we were thrilled with that ink pen, pensil, or plastic frog.
Never entered our mind to buy a teacher a present. Although
we DO appreciate you doing what you do. Many parents help their kids.. or allow them to live with them.. and we have many times! We tought our kids to be happy with that they have and get.. and they are. In our local paper this year
there was a Santa section.. with Schools names and teachers/classes etc. listed next to it was what each class
room needs. Anyone who wants to help can help that that classes wish list. Maby other School districts should try this and not expect gifts from students.. just think about how bad parents feel that they cant buy for their kids.
Teachers shouldnt EXPECT anything. Do the kids expect a gift from the teacher? Ok then.
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RE: Gifts for Teachers
One more thing. If life hands you apples, make applesauce.
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Whoa! Just be grateful for whatever you receive from a student. Say,"Thank you," and throw it away at home if you don't like it. Or better yet, donate it somewhere. Many of my parents are financially strapped and can not buy me gift certificates to restaurants, movies, Starbucks, etc. Sheese!
Let's remember, "The season's the reason", "It's the thought that counts." One of my special treasures was a pencil holder a 12-year old made for me. I still have it.
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I vote for gift cards. Teachers often use their own money to buy school supplies for their students. Big Lots, Dollar stores, outlets, everyone it seems offers gift cards. It will be appreciated.
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RE: Gifts for Teachers
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Post By Stacy from El Paso, IL (Guest Post)
(11/11/2006)
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I always give them homemade chocolate covered popcorn and chex party mix. I just put the goodies in ziplock bags, and then place them in a cute gift bag. Simple and yummy!
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Post By Debbie in Texas (Guest Post)
(11/10/2006)
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I bought a bunch of Christmas ornaments at The Cracker Barrel Restaurant. They were Angels and were only 1.99 each. They gave me cute little gift bags and tissue paper for wrapping. That's what I am giving for those "Teacher gifts".
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RE: Gifts for Teachers
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Post By Linda (Guest Post)
(11/10/2006)
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Please, no nick-nacks with apples on them, or Avon fragrances. Avoid fragranced anything unless you know the teacher wll enough to know her preferences. Home-0made goodies and gift cards to restaurants, coffeehouses, video stores and the like are great. Even stores like Wal-mart and Target are appreciated. How about a home-made gift certificate for after the holidays where you will deliver her a lunch one day at achool in time for her lunch break, or even a home-cooked dinner for her to take home to her family on a pre-arranged day. Gifts of time or those that save a busy teacher time are always appreciated. As a single teacher I was once invited to a home-made pizza dinner at a student's home, which was lovely!
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Post By Beverly G. (Guest Post)
(11/10/2006)
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A gift certificate is always good for teachers. They are always appreciative of what they receive as gifts, but those certificates are great because they can choose what they need. Teachers are happy just knowing that they've added knowledge to someone's life. I know, I'm a teacher/instructor - once retired and now back to work again.
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A favorite of ours has been to give 2 cans of soda,1-2 bags of microwave popcorn, and a $5 gift card to a video store. This way it was a gift that could be enjoyed by the whole family.
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Post By Naomi (Guest Post)
(11/10/2006)
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I usually go to Michael's arts & craft store throughout the year & check their dollar bins for little notepads -with the magnet on the back for grocery lists-, sticky notes, notecards, etc. They carry Mary Engelbreit & other nice designs for a dollar, and sometimes clear them out for 50 cents. I put a couple together (notecards & sticky notes for example) that match, and I usually use a paper gift bag that I find there or at Walmart for 20 cents, add a NOTE ABOUT HOW MUCH YOU APPRECIATE THE TEACHER (this is actually the best part of the gift!!) and you are set. Most teachers do not love little cutesy apple gifts, and getting gift cards to Target or something (which of course they would love, as would any of us) adds up too fast to do for several teachers. I'm a teacher too, & I can always use fun notepads & notecards (for those thank yous after the holidays!!) My kids' teachers have always seemed to appreciate the thought & especially the note.
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i am also a teacher assistant. i dont need any apple things to sit around. but a bag of apples or apple bread would be wonderful. i also agree on the gift certificate idea. i have put that idea on the tips this year and last. anything that you can eat or spend money on what you want is very appreciated.
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Tip: Gifts for Teachers
As a former teacher, I know that teachers do not need gifts in apple motif, mugs or perfumes. What I loved the most were gift certificates to restaurants, movies, Starbucks, and Wal-mart. Home-made edibles like banana bread that I could freeze until after the holidays were great. Even a thoughtful note on a card telling your child's teacher how important she is and what a great job she does are A plus gifts. A gift of time, such as an offer to help with a field trip, work in the classroom, or do school-related tasks at home would make you a much-loved parent.
By Linda
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RE: Gifts for Teachers
As a teacher inundated with mugs, refrigerator magnets and bubble bath, I can't agree more with Linda. My best gifts have been gift certificates to book stores. One family even asked if they coud rake my leaves in the fall ! And another child's parents offered me ths use of their condo in the mountains for working with their son after school when I said I woudn't take their money. Gift certificates for massages are popular and much appreciated, too. (11/20/2004)
By Catalinita
RE: Gifts for Teachers
This year I bought these wonderfully beautiful apples (that were so big that some wouldn't even fit into the little fall festive celophane baggies I had bought to place them in) and wrapped each one. I printed off cards to place tied with raffia around each baggie. The apples weren't bought necessarily because of the apple/teacher thing, but because of the festive season.
"Mrs. Johnson,
I am thankful that you are my teacher. I hope that you have a wonderfully blessed Thanksgiving.
Sincerely,
Susie"
Each card had a festive picture on it as well. The teachers were so grateful and not only thanked my kids, but thanked me as well.
I did something similar for the ladies in my Bible study group. I bought a spice cake mix and made cupcakes. I lightly sprinkled powdered sugar on top and wrapped them in the same festive celophane baggies with similar notes of thanks. They were a hit! (11/27/2004)
By Princess Frogee
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I agree. A more unique idea for gifts that a lot of people on the fishinfordeals forum suggested were these coffee favors from http://www.coffeeink.com. i purchasd some for my daughter and son's teachers and they really loved it. I'm not a teacher, but I think we all get too much candy and bubble bath. (01/01/2005)
By Lisa P.
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