What's a good gift to give to my preschool placement staff on my last day?

Question

I'm an Early Childhood Education student doing my last field placement at a daycare. I always get my cooperating teachers a little something on my last day. The problem is that at this daycare, I have worked with a lot of the staff there, some even more than my cooperating teacher.

I need some cheap but nice gift ideas to give to the staff at my daycare. Gift cards are a good idea but a bit too expensive as there are a lot of staff there that I have worked with. *Additionally, should I buy something extra for my cooperating teacher (person who evaluated my performance and marked my activities)?

I also need ideas to give something to the children. It can't be any food related item including cupcakes as the daycare has a strict food policy.

Answer 1

I would buy a nice gift the entire staff can use. Something for the staff room, even a magazine subscription or a ECE teacher resource book, or something they can use for all the kids like a picture book or game.

A nice plant for your cooperating teacher maybe? She could take it home or use it in the classroom.

For the children: hmmm. I like the tattoo idea - that's fun. OR they might enjoy the game or picture book as a gift to all of them, especially if you play it or read it to them before you go. Maybe some outdoor toys they can all use? Seems there's always something they could use new.

Answer 2

order a big, wonderfully decorated cake for the staff and kids.  just write, 'thank you' on the top.  that should cover everyone and provide for a nice party.  add some juice and you're done.

write handwritten notes to the special people that have helped you along your way.  personal is always better.

Answer 3

Gift cards, to target, walmart etc. This way they get what they want, and i think it is the best gifts ever.

Answer 4

ur quest: What's a good gift to give to my preschool placement staff on my last day?

my answer: u can give a goodie bag to the staff there. (stationery, notebook, n others) u can bring a cake on ur last day. and celebrate it <with te staff>!!

and to the children, u can give a key chain  or superheroes goodie bag to the boys, and glitter pens or bling2 goodie bag to the girls.

Answer 5

Give a gift Album to some of the teachers. They have many different themes and there is no price amount on it when you send it to them. Just an album of gifts for them to choose from, they pick the gift, go online and say that is the one they want. They pay nothing. For you, I recommend:

Ribbon Variety Gift Collection Ensemble for teachers

Ribbon Klutz Gift Collection Ensemble for students

The Klutz contains how-to books that are all about having a great time and learning by using your hands – not just your eyes.  Go to http://ribbon.arcameda.com and search around. If you need further help picking one, go to my profile to email me. Hope all is well.

Answer 6

I just left my daycare and I was extremely sad about it and I to got my co-workers presents.  Since you have a large staff maybe buy them a cake so they could all share it saying 'Thank you" or something.  I would probably buy my cooperating teacher something special just because you have a closer bond with her.  Like a gift card or candles or something.  

As for your children, I know my class LOVED tattoos! So maybe go out and buy boy and girl stick on tattoos or stickers! They love stickers too! :)

Hope this helped!