I am a teacher and can answer your many gift questions!

[Anonymous]

I am a private preschool teacher and I find OP's post embarrassing. While I certainly appreciate the thoughtfulness of parents when they give a present at Christmas I certainly do not expect it. It is a gift, what makes OP think that it is okay to say what we want gift cards from Walmart and the like. Christmas is about giving and the birth of Christ as a gift to the world. Please let's end this now.

[Anonymous]

I think OP's post was just fine. It's good to get an honest opinion.

Happy holidays!!

[Anonymous]

We find cash is always appreciated. We give $50 to the teacher. Why fool with a gift card?

[Anonymous]

The Starbucks card can always be regifted

[Anonymous]

Give nothing then no issues. The end.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So gifts are pretty much expected? Like a tip?

Don't be an ass... of course they're not expected but many parents and students WANT to give their teacher a gift. OP was posting suggestions for them.

I read it as being sarcastic but you never know.

Pray, tell: Why is sarcasm appropriate here?

[Anonymous]

I think Starbucks cards are fun. I really don't go there much anymore, but if I have a gift card will wander over with the family on the weekend and treat everyone to overpriced hot beverages and a standardized breakfast sandwich.

[Anonymous]

I am very sympathetic to teacher financial problems, but I can't solve them. My gift is just a small gesture to say that my kid, DH, and I are thinking of you.

If you can't use my gift or giftcard - pass it on, give it away, or throw it away, but just know we appreciate you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a private school teacher and I can certainly purchase Christmas gifts for my children without the help of my students' parents. I absolutely do not expect Target gift cards or any other gift cards. My husband and I both make modest incomes but give me a break. That is completely ridiculous.

That said, I do agree with some other things the OP said. A card or nice note is very much appreciated. I don't need more candles or soap, but I would not frown on any gift given to me by a student.

And hey, I like the Starbucks cards….

This parent likes you!

This teacher likes you too

[Anonymous]

What's the average gift card amount?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What's the average gift card amount?

50

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's the average gift card amount?

50

Oh bullshit. There is someone trolling this thread for sure.

$10-25.

Signed,
A teacher

[Anonymous]

I am giving each of my son's daycare teachers $50 and giving it to them Wednesday so they can use them to buy Xmas presents. The make less than $30k a year, so I know they can use it. If you can do it, why not! These wonderful folks care for your kids, often loving them like their own.

[Anonymous]

Daycare is different. When our kids were in preschool, we contributed a week's tuition for each child toward the class gift, knowing that the teachers didn't earn very much. Their teachers are now significantly better paid and have good benefits, and the holiday gift is more of a token of appreciation than a supplement to their income.

[Anonymous]

I usually do 40-50.