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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I dont drink coffee.  I just leave them in the teachers room.  [/quote]
I'm sure THEY appreciate them. [/quote]

Or, why not put thought into your child's teacher and get them something they can use and appreciate.  The gift should be about the receiver, not just the giver pretending to care and give as it meets their needs.  Not much of a present if they cannot use them.[/quote]

"Put some thought into it" = "Just do Amazon or Target gift cards" apparently. Everyone who has mentioned a gift that sounds like they put thought into it (car supply kit, summer stuff lady, famous and delectable cookie lady) has been shot down.

I gave DD's teacher a scarf in school color (navy) and a candle and a $25 AmEx gift card. So I guess I'm both thoughtful and tacky. [/quote]

I think it goes beyond "putting some thought into it." All of the people you mentioned, including yourself, had good intentions which are awesome. But it takes a combination of knowing someone well enough and being able to tell the difference between what you personally think is a great gift and what someone else might think is a great gift to be able to really choose something that a teacher can really make use of and enjoy.

I think in a lot of cases, most well intentioned parents really don't know their teachers well enough to select a very personal item for them. (Like, for example, that beach bag. That is more like a best friend or shop for yourself kind of thing.)

On the other hand, a scarf in school colors would be something that I would use as part of my school wardrobe as long as it wasn't wool which itches me like crazy. At our school, classes have animal names and I've received a few clothing items based on our class animal. I don't wear them IRL, but they make fun additions to my work wardrobe.

But in any case, the thought is appreciated. A sweet note from your child and/or you is even more appreciated.[/quote]

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