http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year- I'm curious to know what types of gifts (if any) you and your child give teachers at the end of the schoo year. How do you decide what's appropriate? GreatSchools en-us clearbrook73 Lee-Anne,I'm so happy to hear that! I'm so glad more schools will implement this idea! Teachers really have a ball with it too! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=1#comment_240891 5100.240891 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:38:45 -0700 lcalhoon Thanks clearbrook73! I like the hall idea. Since I read your message yesterday, I was thinking of maybe putting it on our school web page as well. Thank you for ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=1#comment_240862 5100.240862 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:03:36 -0700 clearbrook73 The get to know your teacher program is posted on the bulletin board at school. Each teacher gets a card to fill out and then it is hung in the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=1#comment_240098 5100.240098 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:44:10 -0700 lcalhoon Clearbrook,Would you please post the ?s for the Get To Know Your Teacher Program? http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=1#comment_239917 5100.239917 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:33:13 -0700 lcalhoon Dear Clearbrook73:Who organizes the "Get to Know Your Teacher" program? Is this for elementary school? How would it work for Jr. High or High School? http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=1#comment_239916 5100.239916 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:32:04 -0700 tjlove I really like the idea of an introduction letter. Do most parents do that? My daughter isn't school age yet. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=2#comment_239777 5100.239777 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:06:17 -0700 clearbrook73 In the beginning of the year, our teachers fill out a get to me card. It states what their favorite food is, if they have any pets, if they have ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=2#comment_239448 5100.239448 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:31:06 -0700 Boogie I usually give a picture frame or a door-chime something the teacher can use at home or in the classroom. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=2#comment_215029 5100.215029 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:05:10 -0700 lcalhoon Yankee Candles are really nice. Then, us teachers don't get fat on a Starbuck's or Baskin Robbin's outing :). http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=2#comment_204867 5100.204867 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:14:30 -0700 dhfl143 Just one thing to consider with gift cards. If you bought one for Sharper Image, when it went into bankruptcy it was no longer worth anything. In addition, some gift ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=2#comment_204690 5100.204690 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:32:51 -0700 AMadre I agree with the gift card idea. A gift card to their favorite coffee shop, book store, or stationery store, etc. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=3#comment_204649 5100.204649 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:39:03 -0700 victoriatay I am with dhfl143....I always give something I think they can use! The gift cards seem to be the best hit. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=3#comment_201487 5100.201487 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:11:31 -0700 dhfl143 We usually give something that you use, as campared to memento type idems:Block buster movie package (free rental and bag of popcorn)Candleplantcandiesgift certificate for StarbucksAlthough, one year we had each ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=3#comment_201471 5100.201471 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:26:51 -0700 DeborahHamilto I am answering eccentric thank you. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=3#comment_199852 5100.199852 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:54:22 -0700 Anonymous Deborah Hamilton:What are you writing about here...discipline or the answer to the question, What kind of gift do you give a teacher at the end of the year? Your response ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=3#comment_199850 5100.199850 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:41:33 -0700 DeborahHamilto eccentric thanks,I have always listen to my children's teacher and my kids that's how I made it.my kids have been wrong and I punished them and they knew I did'nt ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=4#comment_199849 5100.199849 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:37:50 -0700 eccentric Deborah,I'm sure your kids are honestly those angels who never gave any hassle to any teachers! Neither were you one of that pesky parent...I'm sure those teachers were truly blessed ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=4#comment_197190 5100.197190 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:06:11 -0700 eccentric My son's second grade teacher is truly a phenomenal teacher and a compassionate person. My son matured a lot in her class and honestly, I learnt a few things from ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=4#comment_197189 5100.197189 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:02:36 -0700 wo-momma We were thinking of bookstore gift cards or Target.She has a new baby, so, I know that Target would also be as useful a gift as fun Summer reading ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=4#comment_197169 5100.197169 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:38:08 -0700 DeborahHamilto We have a lot of good teachers,and school staff out their taking care and teaching our children to be the best they can be,I congradulate all of you.the ones that ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=4#comment_197024 5100.197024 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:05:50 -0700 helpingmom An envelope with $5 or $10 gift cards to places like Starbucks, Target, In N Out or something a little nicer like a $40 gift card to the local nail ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=5#comment_196955 5100.196955 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:51:08 -0700 VolleybllMom Teachers are underpaid!! I have found the best gift to give a teacher is a hand written note from the child and cash. I have coached and still have gift ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=5#comment_195818 5100.195818 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:47:34 -0700 lcalhoon Last night at graduation I told a fellow teacher friend how excited I was to get a four pack box of almonds from a mother who appreciated the support I ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=5#comment_195711 5100.195711 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:32:23 -0700 runninggirls As a room mom for many years, I send out a note to all parents offering them the option to participate in a class gift for the teacher. I state ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=5#comment_195647 5100.195647 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:50:42 -0700 pax2u2 We donate a book to the school library with a "dedication" on the cover. We select a book appropriate to the field, i.e. a sports figure for the Physical Education ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=5#comment_195464 5100.195464 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:50:19 -0700 Taraloha This question has two parts for me. 1) I give my son's teachers gift cards. He is in first grade, but this year he has a teacher, a classroom aide, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=6#comment_195123 5100.195123 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:22:07 -0700 joshnjessmom Since reading is such a big part of what my kids - ages 41/2 & 6 are learning right now, we are making their teachers keepsake bookmarks, with the kids' ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=6#comment_195078 5100.195078 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:48:29 -0700 hup2345 Every year I make the teachers cardigans out of sweatshirts. The cost is not much when you pick up sweatshirts and fabric on sale. The teachers hang them on their ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=6#comment_195005 5100.195005 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:30:27 -0700 Anonymous Nutella Queen, I don't think it's absurd at all , the teachers don't get paid enough and if parents want to be generous and are able to contribute to reimbursing ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=6#comment_194914 5100.194914 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:46:02 -0700 AnotherMom Grilling out at a park together and honoring the teacher with a cake would be simple in some schools. It's a great way for everyone to work together and celebrate ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=6#comment_194851 5100.194851 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:46:08 -0700 AnotherMom Parents at our school go in together and get gift certificates to local restaurants and have an appreciation lunch at school for all the teachers.I know some who would like ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=7#comment_194848 5100.194848 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:09:23 -0700 lcalhoon I love orchids! Most teachers spend $800.-$1000. a year out of their own pocket for teaching materials. The gift certificate to OFFICE DEPOT is perfecto! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=7#comment_194822 5100.194822 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:32:16 -0700 lcalhoon nutellaqueen,I agree, $20. is absurd. It is all about being appreciated and honored as a teacher. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=7#comment_194818 5100.194818 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:28:10 -0700 nutellaqueen The gift-giving for teachers at Christmas time and end-of-academic year has gotten way out of hand, I believe.At the private school my children were enrolled in (San Francisco), room parents ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=7#comment_194780 5100.194780 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:46:46 -0700 Momanox My son's got orchids and a nice card and for the one male teacher he had , an eat out gift certificate and a card. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=7#comment_194758 5100.194758 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:13:29 -0700 MrsChrisC Gift certificate to a local teacher's store, or a gift certificate to and office supply store like Office Max. All the teachers I know spend money out of their own ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=8#comment_194662 5100.194662 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:56:36 -0700 lcalhoon Great idea...sacrificial, personal, thoughtful gift! The smallest act of kindness is better than the greatest intention! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=8#comment_194556 5100.194556 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:33:40 -0700 kimpappas We took a collection from all families $5.00 per family and gave the teacher a Visa gift card that she could use anywhere. In addition one of the parents put ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=8#comment_194385 5100.194385 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:08:42 -0700 lcalhoon Dear Annoymous...I'm the teacher you wrote to on Sat. Thank you for your kind words. This is the last week of school...hopefully one of the parents from my class read http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=8#comment_192776 5100.192776 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:38:49 -0700 Anonymous This is for the teacher that says she hasn't' received a thank you note or any kind of appreciation in the past 3 or 4 years.... It made me very ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=8#comment_192395 5100.192395 Sat, 31 May 2008 04:25:07 -0700 DeborahHamilto When I know a teacher is a good teacher I write a nice letter about her or him and give it to the Principal to read and give to the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=9#comment_192051 5100.192051 Fri, 30 May 2008 07:08:36 -0700 stephy Every gift no matter how small, handmade, or large is always appreciated. As an elementary teacher I love the notes that just say thank you: we do need a reminder ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=9#comment_191284 5100.191284 Wed, 28 May 2008 19:24:35 -0700 presiosa most teachers need caffine in the morning to begin their day , me as a parent will give my daughters teacher a gift card from dunkin donuts. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=9#comment_191176 5100.191176 Wed, 28 May 2008 17:21:35 -0700 Anonymous To answer your question, I am a teacher and I just received my very first candle warmer ever and I love it! It's not the type of item I buy ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=9#comment_190716 5100.190716 Wed, 28 May 2008 09:50:35 -0700 Momanox I agree , a more suitable gift should have been chosen.Re: the drink maker as a gift for the teacher. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=9#comment_190459 5100.190459 Tue, 27 May 2008 20:41:30 -0700 lcalhoon I am a high school teacher. It is so encouraging to read all of these responses. Remember, 'the smallest act of kindness is better than the greatest intention.' Nobody seems ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=10#comment_188549 5100.188549 Thu, 22 May 2008 22:50:43 -0700 griselda During the early years, for special events and at special occasions; appreciation week, holidays, etc., I would join the group giving gift or make some earrings for the teacher but ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=10#comment_188459 5100.188459 Thu, 22 May 2008 17:29:03 -0700 mombychoice We have always made a point of giving the teacher something meaningful, personal and unique. We often do something homemade and incorporate it with a giftcard, however, this year we ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=10#comment_188413 5100.188413 Thu, 22 May 2008 16:13:31 -0700 Anonymous Since I get to know the teacher by school yearend, I have an idea what he/she would like. I'm a stay at home mom so I like doing crafty things ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=10#comment_188369 5100.188369 Thu, 22 May 2008 14:39:26 -0700 Anonymous When my son had only one teacher, I usually gave a class/group holiday gift mid-year, and an individual one at the end during Teacher Appreciation Week. One thing I helped ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=10#comment_188325 5100.188325 Thu, 22 May 2008 13:37:03 -0700 scdallas I give gift cards and try to make is something that they can enjoy aside from being a teacher. My favorite for the ladies is to Bath & Body Works ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=11#comment_188261 5100.188261 Thu, 22 May 2008 12:10:16 -0700 RNBsMom I've given different types of gifts to my son's teachers throughout his schooling. Some have been homemade by my son, others I've helped him with. I've given Gift Cards to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=11#comment_187963 5100.187963 Wed, 21 May 2008 22:16:21 -0700 mishxiii "Who needs more junk to clutter up the house (or classroom) like candle warmers or ornaments?" ~Anonymous Dear Anonymous,The question was...What kind of gift do you give a teacher at ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=11#comment_187913 5100.187913 Wed, 21 May 2008 19:50:03 -0700 Anonymous I would go the other way on this. We should treat teachers like the professionals they are and pay them professional wages. Do we tip our doctors and lawyers? Giving ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=11#comment_187818 5100.187818 Wed, 21 May 2008 17:09:11 -0700 bergerbaby I always give a Scentsy warmer and bar. These are beautiful decorative candle warmers and VERY highly scented wax that is warmed with the heat from a 25 watt light ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=11#comment_187752 5100.187752 Wed, 21 May 2008 15:31:47 -0700 Anonymous I am a teacher and I like all gifts but I especially like when the parents join together and give me a gift card so that I can Spoil myself ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=12#comment_187633 5100.187633 Wed, 21 May 2008 13:05:29 -0700 mishxiii Usually there is a note from the homeroom mother to donate $ for a gift/certificate, also at the holidays. So I always contribute. At Christmas I try to find one ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=12#comment_187613 5100.187613 Wed, 21 May 2008 12:28:32 -0700 Anonymous OK, here comes the response from a teacher. I teach for a minimal salary, simply because I love what I am doing. In the past two years the only gifts ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=12#comment_187255 5100.187255 Tue, 20 May 2008 18:43:41 -0700 purplepony keep it simple,a nice bouquet of flowers or a $25 gift card http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=12#comment_187216 5100.187216 Tue, 20 May 2008 17:08:38 -0700 KidsandMe I have given teachers perennial plants in a hand painted pot (with my child's hand prints and name on it) if I know they like to garden. I've also given ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=12#comment_187121 5100.187121 Tue, 20 May 2008 14:12:19 -0700 shanikhaalis I've given a scarf and a gift certificate to a department store as gifts. A thank you card is nice also to go along with the gift. good luck! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=13#comment_184271 5100.184271 Tue, 13 May 2008 11:54:39 -0700 kimjergen Clearly your personal budget and your personal value of the teacher are taken into account concerning an end of the year gift - but I think giving them a gift ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=13#comment_184254 5100.184254 Tue, 13 May 2008 11:42:55 -0700 Anonymous I USUALLY TRY AND FIND OUT WHO THEIR FAVORITE AUTHOR IS AND GIVE A BOOK OR A JOURNAL TO WRITE IN. EVEN A GIFT CERTIFICATE TO tARGET OF SOMEWHERE THEY ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/184225/What-kind-of-gift-do-you-give-a-teacher-at-the-end-of-the-year-?cpage=13#comment_184237 5100.184237 Tue, 13 May 2008 11:28:42 -0700