Question for present or former teachers re teacher gifts
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Anonymous
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I'm a MS teacher. I don't think that you should give cash - that looks like a bribe.
The problem with B&N is the lack of locations these days  But maybe your school is close to one...
Most teachers are just happy to be thought of. Please don't stress out over gifts. I have never heard one of my colleagues say anything negative about a gift. Most teachers are extremely resourceful people and we always put things to good use. |
Anonymous
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As a teacher I LOVE getting B&N gift cards. Whether I choose to use them for my classroom, my own kids, or myself I can't think of anything better for a teacher. And Starbucks is always nice too, who doesn't need caffeine!
And cash would make me uncomfortable. In part because it's strange to write a thank you note to a parent/child that says "thanks for the $25". If it's a gift card at least I can say something like "thank you so much for the gift card, I went write out and bought Goodnight Moon" or something. |
Anonymous
You could send a nice email. |
Anonymous
Same thing here. I have never heard anyone gripe over a gift. I think $10 gift cards are nice, so the $25 cards I'm hearing about would be really nice. I don't drink coffee and get quite a few Starbucks cards. They don't get used as fast, but come in handy when my son has a cold baseball practice and wants a hot chocolate. |
Anonymous
| No cash. Gift cards are nice, but even nicer is a thoughtful thank you note. |
Anonymous
| No cash, gift cards. But I like to get them before the last day so I can write thank-you cards! |
Anonymous
| Wow, I've never received a thank you card for a gift to a teacher. In fact, DD's teachers didn't ever even say thanks in passing after xmas. Is that the norm? |
Anonymous
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I know I always write a thank you card to the student. Of course, this year the student didn't even know what it was and I had to tell her.
I send in gift cards (target, Amazon) along with a small box of candy/coffee/tea (depending upon the teacher). It's just me -- it feels wierd to just send in a gift card without something attached to it. |
Anonymous
| And they can't read in cursive anymore -- I will now have to print out the thank you note!!!! |
Anonymous
| It sounds like there may be one or two teachers on here who have been very vocal about their distaste for B&N cards. I don't believe most teachers share that opinion. |
Anonymous
| I always write a thank you note or, if it's after school is out, send an email to say "thanks". |
Anonymous
| We've always gotten thank you notes from teachers, even when I send in the gift the last day. But that means they're having to rush them on the last day of school, so I can see how an earlier gift is helpful. |
Anonymous
| ok, i will not give a crisp $50 this year. i will give a $50 target gift card instead. thanks for the insight. |
Anonymous
| Not a teacher here, but I personally don't care for B&N. It's so overpriced! There is a better selection of books and games than at Target, but I can't stand the prices. |
Anonymous
| Former teacher here. NO CASH. It is just not appropriate. Gift cards are fine. |