What to give on teacher's appreciation week?

Question

My son is 3 and he is in a daycare for 1 yr. He has 2 teachers in his classroom and one teacher in another classroom who took care of him before. Should I give gifts to each teacher? or I should give something to his classroom's teacher? And What should I give? Thanks.

Answer 1

While teachers always appreciate gifts, you should never feel obligated.  If you do want to give a gift or gifts, remember you do not have to give the same thing to all three.  I always appreciate stationery-just small note pads, sticky notes, thank you cards, highlighters, candles, a good roller-ball pen in black or red, mints, or homemade cookies.  Two gifts that I thought were sort of odd but have ended up really appreciating are pretty paper plates with matching napkins that I am sure the person bought on sale after the Easter season and a big box of large paper clips and rubber bands.

Answer 2

If the gift is something small then get it for all three teachers, but if it's a bigger gift get it for the class.  I teach preschool, some cool ideas are: music toys, stuff they can use in dramatic play (housekeeping), if you have a united arts and educators store near you they have cool stuff, you could get a gift certificate to any store they can by school supplies at.   Art supplies is always a good thing, glue bottles, easels.  Even a sensory table.

Answer 3

It's always great to be appreciated! I agree with both answers... if there is a staff lunchroom or kitchen check with the director and see if you and a few other moms can bring lunch one day (or breakfast). Free food is ALWAYS appreciated! If you want to give gifts to each teacher in his classroom go with a gift certificate to a bookstore or teacher supply store. That way it's a gift for the teacher and the classroom. Or go with a gift card to a food place or beauty place if you want them to treat themselves. Keep gift cards to $15-$25 each. Unless his previous classroom teacher made a big impact on him, don't feel compelled to get her something. A card signed by your son and delivered by him will be present enough!

Answer 4

If you have the time/money, I am sure all three would appreciate recognition, but I would say the former teacher will not expect anything (though a card expressing your appreciation would probably make her day!). I would say stay away from stereotypical teachery things/coffee mugs/apple stuff, and go for the book store/teacher supply store gift certificate or something that she can use to pamper herself (either a gift certificate to her favorite store, body wash/lotion, restaurant certificate, scented candles, etc.)

Answer 5

im a teacher  

i would like the parent just to say thanks and if you want just give her a thankyou box of choc to let her kknow that you are greatful

Answer 6

A gift card for each teacher is always nice.

Answer 7

You know, I bought some gifts for 4 of my daughter's teachers, and then 3 more for my son's teachers while they were in pre-K (think around $150 in gifts for each occassion!).

Unbeknownst to them, I was in a room where I could hear them all speaking about their gifts. I accidentally overheard one complain about the gift we gave in particular, and that she wished we had just given her the money. She said that it would have gone a long way towards something she was trying to save for. They all agreed.

I was soooo embarrassed, but I went into the room, handed each of them $20, and told them that my son had picked out the gift because "he thought it was as beautiful as my teachers." They were chagrined, and I have never given a non-monetary gift again.

Answer 8

Bake some cookies and wrap them up in wrappind paper or in a cute bag and tie them with ribbon. Then curl the ribbon by sliding the razor side of scissors across the ribbon. while pressing against your thumb. Try to mix it up have fun and use the school colors with you ribbons. tehe.

I'm sure it would be nice to send something for each teacher.

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Answer 9

I am a preschool teacher, and the best gift I ever got was a written note from the parent as to why they appreciated me. Candles and lotions are nice but make me think that the parent didn't put much thought into the gift. Flowers and gift cards to favorite stores are always a good way to go. Go ahead and give your child's first teacher a gift. Especially if the first teacher made your transition into preschool a great one!

Answer 10

hummmm y not both teachers

and how about every day give her one thing

Monday: a piece of fruit

Tuesday: a piece of flower

Wednesday: a piece of candy

Thursday:a school supply

Friday: a poem, picture or note telling her how much you appreciate her

Answer 11

I like the idea of doing rather than buying as well.  you and a few other moms fix a good breakfast and lay out the spread for them.  Tell them on that particular day not to eat breakfast.  They will appreciate that so much!  If you want to give each of them a gift with that, then a modest gift card would be nice or a candle.  Make sure your write how much you appreciate what they do.  I have been a teacher and that meant more to me than anything else.

Thanks for thinking about them.

Answer 12

i work in a daycare - and it would mean the world if you could recognize all 3- just something simple would really make their day. Where i work, we have a different theme for each day of the wk. and parents are able to pick and choose what they want to do. Today was 'breakfast' tomorrow is 'flowers' i don't remember wed. and Thurs. but Friday, the parents each bring a dish and volunteer to sit in their child's rm for 30. min. during nap time so that all the teachers can eat together.

Answer 13

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Answer 14

How about doing instead of buying.  Get together with some other moms and have a brunch or luncheon for the teachers.  Decorate a bit and put out fancy china etc.  It will  make them feel appreciated.  If you are too busy for that try Starbucks and bagels with a nice note.

Answer 15

you should give to both teachers because they both taught ure child and you should give them a  small bear or a candy jar or a bottle of perfume teachers love perfume and if they are allergic u can always give them candy every teacher loves chocalate need more advice just contact me

Answer 16

I am a preschool teacher and I would not give anything to the teacher from before-a card if anything would be nice.

For the current teachers doing something like bringing in hot coffee and doughnuts or pastries from Starbucks or Panera is awesome. Also, a small gift card is especially nice! Teachers do not make that much money and these come in handy!

I do have to say that as a very young widow, these little things brighten my world!

Answer 17

Give something small to each. Anything will be appreciated.

Answer 18

I agree with Jenna,   a note telling what was good for your child about the class that was created or presented by the teacher, like a friendly atmosphere and things your child actually like about the teacher and how much the child learned considering a year ago.