Comments on: Should I give Christmas gifts to all the teachers at my son's darecare?

By: Child of God

Child of God — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:18:59 +0000

Give the gifts to the ones that you think deserve them. Don't feel like you have to give them all if you don't think that they deserve one. And if you decided to give them all a gift...give the ones that deserve them more, a better gift.
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By: dexiebelle

dexiebelle — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:38:59 +0000

a group gift of candy, cookie or candy basket is nice
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By: BabyDolll128

BabyDolll128 — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:50:59 +0000

GIVE HER A PERSONALIZED ORNAMENT FROM PERESONALIZATION MALL .COM
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By: Beth M

Beth M — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:07:59 +0000

I teach preschool. I have the same kids each day that I am there. And my kids attend there. My son has 3 teachers, 2 on monday and then one of the monday teachers and another on Weds. I will get all of them gifts.

Nice gifts I have been given: gift cards to Starbucks, Gift card to the movies, a fleece blanket, gift card to blockbuster with popcorn and twizzlers, notepads, big candles….

Stuff to steer clear of: Christmas mugs, candy, Christmas pins….every daycare and preschool teacher has more than enough of this.

I like things like lotion, but that can be tricky……some people don't like the scents, etc….

As far as how many to get gifts for, just those that work with your son.

Good luck!
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By: Misty C

Misty C — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:42:59 +0000

I always appreciate when parents give something that can be used in the classroom (games, snacks, pencils I can pass out at a later time, new calander) instead of another sign that says A+ teacher. Another great gift I got once was a pair of those cozy slipper socks and some peppermint foot lotion
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By: KAT

KAT — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:02:59 +0000

I would say make them some candies, muffins, mini cheesecakes – some type of snack food. I am a teacher and I ALWAYS appreciate it when someone brings in something for us to snack on in the middle of the day!
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By: Imani

Imani — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:26:59 +0000

No, only give gifts to the teachers that are directly in contact with your son for long periods of time from day to day.
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By: ekduin

ekduin — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:44:59 +0000

send them cards
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By: GreyRainbow

GreyRainbow — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:39:59 +0000

I am so against giving teacher's gifts for doing their jobs well. The best thing you could do, and show that you put thought into it, is to get them cards, and have your child write inside "what I like best about *teacher's name here* and then something they enjoy doing with their teacher. It's cute and cheap. If you really don't have the time however and want to pick up stuff while you are doing shopping from everyone else. Try the typical coffee mug with beans (you can usually get these packaged in little cheap packages at Walmart) or something like a book for the whole class to enjoy..Or a book just for the teacher like chicken soup for the teacher's soul..
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By: melinda_rn2006

melinda_rn2006 — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:23:59 +0000

You could bring something in for all of them as a group. Maybe a fruit basket, platter of bakery goodies, or bring them pizza for lunch someday before the holidays. This way you are acknowledging the group as a whole and you will come out much better on the cost!
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