Teachers - What would be your ideal end of the year gift?

Question

I plan to write a nice note of gratitude, but what gift would be most appreciated? I'm guessing you don't need any more mugs, picture frames, etc. Do you really want gift cards or something more personal? To those who plan to responds with "Teachers don't expect or want any gifts at the end of the year," please don't bother. I plan to give something - just need some ideas. Thanks!

Answer 1

how about some flowers?? or a small antique cute jewellery box?? or a pair of earings! BLes-sed...sry not a teacher but i have given a lot of presents n this is wat they love...and chocolates or a purse is great too...

Answer 2

One of my students gave me a gift today.  Our local movie theater has a deal that on Tuesday night, you get free popcorn if you bring your own bowl.  He got me a big plastic bowl and filled it with boxes of candy-M&M's, Whoppers, etc.  (He said I could smuggle them into the movies in my purse.)

I think most teachers would like either food items (chocolate is pretty universal) or gift cards.  You are right that we don't need more mugs or other "teacher" gifts.  After all, what are we going to do with a big red wooden apple?  If you are looking for the perfect gift, don't think of your teacher so much as a teacher and think of them as a person.  Do you know something they are interested in?

Answer 3

gift card

Answer 4

I would much rather have a gift certificate to a restaurant or store.  You know, to supplement my pathetic salary.

Answer 5

A gift card definately fits the bill.  Teachers on average spend a few hundred dollars out of pocket for their class, because they care about the children's success in learning the concepts.  A gift card to a teacher store would go over well for many of these teachers.  

Also, something that is personal...teachers often speak about their favorite things in class and if the children listen up, they can give you some great ideas.  I speak often in class about how much I absolutely adore lions and tigers, and one class got me a beautiful hard bound picture book about lions, they all signed their names and included several tiger sticker packs inside.  It was the Purrrfect gift!

Answer 6

I love something that shows I have a life outside of school, like a movie basket with movie tickets/gift cards with candy and popcorn, that I can share with my kids. .Hope this helps!

Answer 7

anything chocolate!

free massage certificate

flowers

Answer 8

im a teaching assistant,does my answer count???

could you make something,a drawing??? poem???? or friends all club together for a gift card,,,,     at christmas i was given a voucher for a meal, hope this helps................