Is there an end of year present for teachers?

Question

we give christmas presents, are end of year presents given for grade school to teachers? My son is in kgarden and I forget what we did when I was small.

Answer 1

Yes, and it doesn't even have to be that clever. You know the teacher, and age bracket, everything does not have to be apple oriented.

A gift card is nice. I think teachers would love to have something normal for once!

Maybe a card too just thanking them for being such a constant positive in your childs life and a strong influence on their educations.

Answer 2

Yes, Summer Vacation.

Answer 3

As a teacher, I never expect to receive present from children, but it is so apprieciated when I do! Many of the parents will give a special gift to remember them and their child, or a cute craft that you and your child made together, or perhaps homemade chocolates or biscuits, etc. It is so wonderful and thoughtful, and makes a teacher feel really appreciated!

Answer 4

My mother ALWAYS picked out end-of-the-year presents for my teachers when I was in elementary school, as did most of the other parents. I think it's a good way to extend thanks to the teacher and let them know that you appreciate what they do for your child. It doesn't have to be anything big. A candle, a bottle of perfume, a book, a gift card, even a bouquet would probably be very much appreciated. No matter what you give, be sure to include a sincere letter or card from both you and your son--this is the part teachers treasure most!

This is all assuming, of course, that you and your son both like the teacher--do you?

Answer 5

i do this every year and the teachers LOVE it.

i take up a collection from all the parents (usually between $5-$10 dollars) and purchase a gift card to the teachers favorite store.

Answer 6

Yes, end of year presents are common.  We've had a few years where the room mother pulled together a gift from everyone.  My favorite was a scrapbook with a picture and note from each child.  After a few years of teaching teachers end up with a lot of little gifts and I thought this one had some meaning.

Answer 7

I think that some parents do give end of year presents.     It is always appreciated by teachers, but it is not expected.  

At the end of the year, I generally try to ask the parents to chip in so that the gift is a little nicer.

A personal gift is good, like a movie passes; gift certificate to a book store or nail salon.  

There are a lot of teachers who use their own money to buy supplies for the class room.   A gift certificate to an office supply store would certainly be appreciated.

Answer 8

Last year I gave my son's teacher a gift certificate to a spa.  They do nails and massages and stuff.  I think I paid $20.00 for it, but it was one of those deals where you pay one price and the certificate price is doubled. She loved it!

Answer 9

I give the teacher and bus driver a present at the end of the year.   http://www.familyfun.go.com is a great site if you are crafty.

Answer 10

a good present to a teacher is like maybe a 20 dolller gift card to block buster or a rent a movie place or best but and then get a pop corn contaner and put a bunch of movie ooies inside ..hope htis helps

Answer 11

Yes, a small gift is thoughtful and appropriate for kindergarten and elementary school teachers, both at Christmas and year-end.  A pretty houseplant; gift card to Staples (teachers buy a lot of stuff for their classrooms there, so this gift amounts to replenishing some of the supplies your child used for the next batch of kids!) or other store; a pair of movie or theatre tickets/gift card; something a little more personal if you know her hobbies.