Ideas teacher gifts other than gift cards and money

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What about having your DC paint a picture and framing it at Michaels. Or you could organize a paint party for the entire class and have the kids paint a really large picture and get the parents to chip in to have a pro mat and frame it. I think kids art is really cool especially when it is framed nicely.

Sorry to be blunt, but I have enough of my own kids' artwork and photos that are still sitting in drawers unframed... the likelihood that I will put another kid's artwork on my wall is slim to none.

Well I think it is a nice idea. All teachers are not like you and do not struggle to hang up their own kids artwork.Most teachers are the most organized people I have ever encountered! It is especially nice for teachers who do not have kids.

not any of the PPs above

But - as a teacher - I agree with the teacher's response. When I was single, I was not about to hang students' work on my walls. I have plenty of pals who are artists (art teachers) from whom I've received art work. It's a little self-centered to be thinking of your own children's work as the perfect gift.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What about having your DC paint a picture and framing it at Michaels. Or you could organize a paint party for the entire class and have the kids paint a really large picture and get the parents to chip in to have a pro mat and frame it. I think kids art is really cool especially when it is framed nicely.

Sorry to be blunt, but I have enough of my own kids' artwork and photos that are still sitting in drawers unframed... the likelihood that I will put another kid's artwork on my wall is slim to none.

Well I think it is a nice idea. All teachers are not like you and do not struggle to hang up their own kids artwork.Most teachers are the most organized people I have ever encountered! It is especially nice for teachers who do not have kids.

not any of the PPs above

But - as a teacher - I agree with the teacher's response. When I was single, I was not about to hang students' work on my walls. I have plenty of pals who are artists (art teachers) from whom I've received art work. It's a little self-centered to be thinking of your own children's work as the perfect gift.

Wow people, how rude. I mean, the gift is actually coming from the child you know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What about having your DC paint a picture and framing it at Michaels. Or you could organize a paint party for the entire class and have the kids paint a really large picture and get the parents to chip in to have a pro mat and frame it. I think kids art is really cool especially when it is framed nicely.

Sorry to be blunt, but I have enough of my own kids' artwork and photos that are still sitting in drawers unframed... the likelihood that I will put another kid's artwork on my wall is slim to none.

Well I think it is a nice idea. All teachers are not like you and do not struggle to hang up their own kids artwork.Most teachers are the most organized people I have ever encountered! It is especially nice for teachers who do not have kids.

not any of the PPs above

But - as a teacher - I agree with the teacher's response. When I was single, I was not about to hang students' work on my walls. I have plenty of pals who are artists (art teachers) from whom I've received art work. It's a little self-centered to be thinking of your own children's work as the perfect gift.

Wow people, how rude. I mean, the gift is actually coming from the child you know.

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the child or the parent?

Who's asking and responding to the original post?

[Anonymous]

There are some really interesting ideas in this "help" column. http://www.askmoxie.org/2008/12/qa-endofyear-gifts-for-teachers-daycare-providers-et-al.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What about having your DC paint a picture and framing it at Michaels. Or you could organize a paint party for the entire class and have the kids paint a really large picture and get the parents to chip in to have a pro mat and frame it. I think kids art is really cool especially when it is framed nicely.

Sorry to be blunt, but I have enough of my own kids' artwork and photos that are still sitting in drawers unframed... the likelihood that I will put another kid's artwork on my wall is slim to none.

Well I think it is a nice idea. All teachers are not like you and do not struggle to hang up their own kids artwork.Most teachers are the most organized people I have ever encountered! It is especially nice for teachers who do not have kids.

not any of the PPs above

But - as a teacher - I agree with the teacher's response. When I was single, I was not about to hang students' work on my walls. I have plenty of pals who are artists (art teachers) from whom I've received art work. It's a little self-centered to be thinking of your own children's work as the perfect gift.

Wow people, how rude. I mean, the gift is actually coming from the child you know.

Come on, think about this. You have no idea how the teacher has her house decorated and what would even match. You don't know her taste. Giving someone artwork of any kind without seeing their house is ill advised... and giving artwork made by your child is frankly, presumptuous.

[Anonymous]

Another teacher here! I have not read all the replies, so not sure if I'm being redundant. My favorite gift is a handwritten note from the child AND the parent along with note cards. I love getting note cards that I can keep in my desk at work and write thank you notes for the gifts I get. If you want to get fancy about it and your kid is interested, your child could decorate the cards. But, purchased already designed note cards are a great gift in my opinion. And, they don't break the bank!

[Anonymous]

Definitely a book. Try to pick one you think they will like. Most teachers are very into their subjects. Buy it from a bookstore local to the school or big chain so they can exchange it if they don't like it.

I know Alice Deal teachers select books they would like to receive from Politics and Prose.

Alternatively go back to the classroom wish list. Or how about items that you know teachers are always buying for their students anyway. It would be nice as a teacher to receive as a gift something that would otherwise have to be bought. It is a nice way of signaling that you know teachers spend their own money to help less fortunate students.