Daycare Valentines

[Anonymous]

Our daycare, which is also a preschool, sent home a list of names of kids and teachers in his room. It’s the toddler under 2 room. They are having a party tomorrow, and there was a sign up sheet for supplies for that. We did that part, and then we got some chocolates for the teachers. I am now second guessing what i was supposed to do with list of kids. I got some cheap valentines cards from target with stickers for the kids, but after reading another thread i feel like other kids will have crafty stuff that almost 2 year olds will actually be into. It’s obviously too late to do anything about it, but just trying to gauge how much of a bad mom I want to feel like.

[Anonymous]

You're going to get a mix of pinterest-sourced DIY valentines, store bought valentines, and goodies/treats/other junk like that.

Don't sweat it. If you're into that idea, do it next year. I've been on the giving end of all three of those options over the years my kids have been in preschool just depending on what iI have had going on at that time.

[Anonymous]

Just look online for free printable valentines, print, add name, done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just look online for free printable valentines, print, add name, done.

This! Did this with my class found some cute robot theme ones!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just look online for free printable valentines, print, add name, done.

You are my hero.

OP, I bought mini bubbles, FWIW.

[Anonymous]

Each kid should get a card with a piece of candy. That is what my son got from every classmate last year. I didn’t know we were supposed to include a piece of candy but I did this year!

[Anonymous]

We’re sending dollar store valentines that came with a cheap lollipop.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Each kid should get a card with a piece of candy. That is what my son got from every classmate last year. I didn’t know we were supposed to include a piece of candy but I did this year!

Not for two year olds. Older kids its fun to do a treat or gift, but not two year olds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Each kid should get a card with a piece of candy. That is what my son got from every classmate last year. I didn’t know we were supposed to include a piece of candy but I did this year!

Please no candy.

[Anonymous]

? I am doing nothing for my toddler's daycare class. I might pick up some Starbucks gift cards for the teachers if I have time. But I probably won't.

[Anonymous]

What you did is totally fine.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like we're in the same class! I am doing target cards and put them in the cubbies and am skipping the party since I don't think she'll notice/remember if I'm there or not. I've done treats in the past but then no one else did them, so I'm skipping that this year.

[Anonymous]

My daughter in preschool has never gotten or given anything other than the cheep store bought things.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Each kid should get a card with a piece of candy. That is what my son got from every classmate last year. I didn’t know we were supposed to include a piece of candy but I did this year!

Not for two year olds. Older kids its fun to do a treat or gift, but not two year olds.

I thought that too but as I mentioned above last year in my sons 2 year old class everyone but him attached candy to their card. I’m
Not anti treats so I felt like the silly one not the smarter better parent. This year we attached lollypops.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like we're in the same class! I am doing target cards and put them in the cubbies and am skipping the party since I don't think she'll notice/remember if I'm there or not. I've done treats in the past but then no one else did them, so I'm skipping that this year.

Not to be mean but after going to one party early on and noticing how the could of kids get sad in the moment when they don’t have someone there we always make sure someone goes. Do you have a local grandparent?