Do you buy a year end gift for your child(ren)’s teacher(s)?
I do.
Even though June is a heavy month, cash-output wise, I do still make sure to buy a little something for people who spend the majority of their weekdays with my children.
The people whose care I entrust my children to. The people who teach them everyday.
Yes – a thank you card would suffice (and the children do make and sign their own cards for the teachers) but I like to show my appreciation with a small, tangible token.
This year it’s wine. They each get a bottle of wine and a 25oz wine glass stuffed with chocolate.
It’s something I know they will appreciate. I know it’s something they will enjoy.
I was able to find out who likes red and who likes white. They all like chocolate (who doesn’t?!?!)
I did get a little extra something for Cuyler’s EA. To go along with her vino I got her a Chapters gift card and had a bookmark custom made for her, pictured above (the blue is her birthstone, which happens to be Cuy’s fave colour and the colour that represents autism awareness).
We are very lucky to have such great people teaching our kids. I thank them everyday. I just like to add a little something extra as we close out the school year.
What about you? Do you buy end of year teacher gifts?
If they have been special- then for sure. I also think little nice things all year- warm croissants, having them for lunch or dinner or a slice of cake from last night’s dinner to have with their coffee. Even a little note- really good to send.
I am a teacher – and the notes I get, the comments, testimonials, referrrals and gifts of homemade goodies and other lovely things are so lovely for me and my family. I try to give back because I know the way all of this makes me feel. I would say the comments and positive feedback are probably my VERY BEST presents.
Great teachers are underpaid and undervalued like moms are in our society- the role is of critical importance to the future of our world and yet few see it that way.
Christine – you sound like you thank your village in many ways. I am sure it comes back to you tenfold. Very great post xx
Always have, always will. Not necessarily something big, but a gesture. I’m a fan of gift cards: I know, they’re not super-personal, but I don’t know a single teacher (including myself) who doesn’t appreciate a gift card. Makes it easier on me, and I know it’s likely bound to please.
I always do teacher gifts. It’s toughest at Christmas, when every teacher and daycare caregiver adds up to about 8 gifts (oof), so then I bake and package each a nice little homemade plate or tin. But for the end of the school year, this year, I’m looking at 4, quite manageable, so I will do something like a gift card to a coffee shop, Indigo, movie theatre chain, or LCBO. My husband being a teacher, I know these are the most enjoyed!
I buy a gift for every teacher. I buy a gift for the office staff (2 secretaries and a principal). I buy a gift for the bus driver. The people at Indigo must think I’m crazy when i go in buying 10 gift cards!
Even if I am less than impressed by the teacher, i know that they spend more time with my children than I do, and for that, they deserve a medal… or at least a token of my appreciation. For teachers that I feel go above and beyond my expectations, I put more thought, energy, time into their gift.
I have my children write letters to their teachers stating what they liked about school that year, or what they learned, or their favorite things about the teacher. I include the letters in with the gift.
Yep, definitely! We give into the “class pool” but also give a more personal gift as well. I know some people will think it’s a bit too much..but really, when you feel like your child has had a great year with a teacher, it’s worth acknowledging. It doesn’t have to be a lot but from the teachers I know, it’s truly the thought that counts. I’ve volunteered many times and tell ya, kudos to the teachers! I certainly could NOT do their job.
have you read the bid kafuffle now because some parents are all up in arms against giving their kids’ teachers lcbo presents? they are saying it’s promoting alcoholism because they’re advertising to kids. they’re saying this because their ads have chalkboards on them. wow…
i think wine or an lcbo card is extremely appropriate considering i drink when the kids are home and at least the teachers have the decency to drink on their own time 🙂
as for me, i’m a unicef giver. i just think that a kid without a pencil or workbook is really sad so, on behalf of the teacher, i donate to that child.
Hahaha, Julie. I love it: “i drink when the kids are home and at least the teachers have the decency to drink on their own time :)”
You rock, lady 🙂
I do (and HELLS to the YES is adds to the June cash-wipeout) but I do so appreciate all the good care these fine people give my kids each day… I often give wine (especially for the preschool teachers – yikes!) but since there have been teachers in the past with diabetes, and possible non-drinkers in the mix, we tend to give gift certificates to Indigo – I reckon everyone loves books… and that store has a host of other cool things, too. WIN!!