Preschool teachers: What would be a good Christmas gift for my child's classroom?

Question

My son's preschool requested that we don't bring gifts for the teacher but a gift for the classroom (books, learning material, etc). What are some things that I could give? I was thinking maybe a book and some art supplies? He is always doing art projects. What kind of art supplies would you suggest? Any other things that classrooms always need? Thanks!

Answer 1

Art Supplies is a good Idea because they go through that stuff like crazy! Glue sticks a plus....crayons....construction paper it's a lot of thing you can get! Have Fun and Good Luck

Answer 2

Puzzles always go down well

Answer 3

i gave my sons classroom 500 books of stickers (i had thousands of them) because the teacher could use them as rewards, to put on projects and for art supplies

Answer 4

You could buy washable fingerpaints, construction paper (small and large), crayons, etc.  What you could do with the crayons is really cheap and cute...

Get a class list of your child's class... for the crayons, buy the 8 count crayola (25 cents a pkg)... take them out of the package and group them together with a red ribbon.  Then, take a piece of paper and punch a hole in it in the corner.. use your computer or the nicest handwriting possible and put the child's name on it.  Then, slide the piece of paper through the ribbon before tying it off...  You could get them a baggie of some sort of snack to go with it.

It's a simple, inexpensive gift that every classroom for that age group always needs... crayons!

Answer 5

I use to work at a daycare and the kids loved to paint. I think that paint or paint brushes would be a good gift for the classroom. The kids are always messing up the paint brushes so that would be the best thing to bring.

Answer 6

for the kids i would suggest cookies, or goodie bags. for the teachers starbucks gift cards, or just gift cards in general.

Answer 7

stickers,markers....and maybe goodie bags!!

Answer 8

A gift card to a teaching supply store like Lakeshore. We end up spending our own money on some classroom supplies.

Puzzles (wooden puzzles) are nice.

Answer 9

What a great idea! I own a centre (100 kids) so here's what I recommend. It really depends on your budget so pick and choose:

* buy lots of Kleenex boxes...they can use the actual boxes for storage or for art activities later

* books, puzzles and coloring books

* placemats for lunch or crafts

* dollar store goodies

* a new calendar for circle time

* cookies or dry foods for special snack time

* a microscope for science

* sensory bags: bags of feathers, popcorn, colored macaroni, scented bubble bath and food coloring for water play, etc.. etc...  

* gift card for your local toy store or teacher supply store if you don't have time to shop.

I know there are also numerous resourses on line...best of luck and happy holidays!

Answer 10

It really is so hard as a teacher to ask for specific items.  As a teacher, I find that I am always needing resources for bulletin boards, pre-cut lettering, etc.  I never have enough books for the children, color books, etc.  I teach third grade and it is important for the children to have a variety of things to do when they complete their work as others finish theirs.  Ask the teacher for specifics.

Answer 11

Antibacterial anything wipes, soap etc.  is always welcome. All the kids have cooties this time of year and the stuff is not cheap.

Answer 12

classrooms ALWAYS need glue sticks

Answer 13

It depends on the age of classroom, but I am a 4-year-old teacher and would love some new legos, lincoln logs, tinker toys... these are all mathematical toys.  Or construction paper, glue, safety scissors, hole punches, stickers.  Honestly, I would love anything a parent donated. Teachers buy so much of their own supplies...  

Or a game that is age appropriate.  Like Trouble, that is a math game.

Answer 14

check out you local dollar store, plenty of paper, pencils, crayons, coloring books.. and lots of things the school and kids can use. they have snacks there that kids will enjoy

Answer 15

books are good but I'm sure that a lot of parents are already getting some. somethings common in preschool art projects are Elmer's glue, crayons, markers, or see if you can find a big box of googly  eyes, there are always projects with them. there are just some ideas. have fun.

Answer 16

do a box for each child if can (art box) child sissors, crayons, (markers are not good children will color on them self and on tables) some stickers, glue stick, glue not in stick is more messy for children,

try getting some coloring books if you can find cheap or printing coloring pages off line, yarn, pipe cleaner, the eyes that move, umm the little puff balls, cotton balls, paint if they have a paint set, play doh,

Answer 17

non-toxic paint, washable markers, crayons, sketch pad? my mom and one of her bf are headstart teachers and these were their suggestions! hope we could help!

Answer 18

Markers! Kids are always running these dry!

Answer 19

CRAYONS!!!!.......NOT GLUE....maybe glue sticks...

Answer 20

my daughter's pre-school teacher gave each child an inexpensive scarf. All the kids loved it.

Answer 21

think about the things you throw away. almost every container can be used in a preschool craft. For christmas gifts specifically, try making or buying pieces to a feltboard story, or a package of stickers (always a great choice), tissue paper, contruction paper, puppets, liquid glue, glue sticks, glitter, glitter glue, permanent and washable markers, old magazines, blunt end scissors, crayons, stapler (always losing those) and any kind of tape.

Answer 22

Yes, they always need paint and crayons!!

Answer 23

books

Answer 24

how about an ortament she/he can hang on the tree

Answer 25

One of the nicest gifts I received once was a bucket full of miscellaneous art supplies - craft sticks - stickers - tissue paper - paint - paint brushes - poms - cotton balls - go to your local dollar store and see what they have available -it doesn't have to be expensive. And don't forget to include a note thanking your child's teacher for the influence they have had in your child's life!  Those are my most precious gifts - the words of thanks!

Answer 26

Markers. And construction paper, glue, scissors, crayons, ect. pretty much anything will do.

Answer 27

Here are a bunch of items I use in my preschool classroom during project time:

paperplates

cotton balls

q-tips

tissue paper -colored

cd's

coffee filters -white

lunch sacks- white and brown

food coloring

pipe cleaners- variety colors

yarn- variety colors

glitter- variety colors

stickers

papertowel rolls- just the middle of the roll

old magazines for cutting out pictures

egg cartons - cardboard kind

The possibilities are endless really!  Just ask your child's teacher if there are any specific things she really needs for upcoming projects or a learning tool that isn't too expensive that you can donate to the classroom for her to use.  Most teacher's are very greatful for any donations big/small!  I know I am.  Every little bit helps.

Answer 28

I'm thinking crayon packs...........they love to color!