I’ve asked a relative this question, who is a teacher. Target gift card.

No starbucks, no puppy socks, no coffee mugs.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Books about how to keep calm and teach on, how to keep the classroom organized and clean, how to treat students fairly, how to discipline a student without yelling.

Wouldn't this be like telling them they don't know how to do their job and they need to read up more?

Yes
-preschool teacher

Anonymous wrote:Books about how to keep calm and teach on, how to keep the classroom organized and clean, how to treat students fairly, how to discipline a student without yelling.

Wouldn't this be like telling them they don't know how to do their job and they need to read up more?

My mom is a 1st grade teacher. I don't want to sound like I'm bashing all the nice pintrest things mentioned here, but she has a billion candles and lotions and mugs and tchochkas. My sisters and I usually get a bag of extras during Christmas or at the end of the school year.

To the PP giving cash - they will be very happy with cash and a nice note. The heartfelt notes are worth more than a perfectly wrapped box.

To the PP giving gift cards - YES. She loves gift cards because she can pick out things she actually needs and wants.

If you don't like gift cards or cash, at least give consumables that don't go bad. Something like tea or coffee is good because they can offer it to guests, and don't necessarily get sweets - my mom is constantly dieting and never eats the chocolates and stuff.

Books about how to keep calm and teach on, how to keep the classroom organized and clean, how to treat students fairly, how to discipline a student without yelling.

I’m doing cash. Five people, $20 dollars apiece, and a nice note. Does this sound ok?

Most teachers have more candles, hand lotion, and stuff like that than they know what to do with.

Not OP, but interested in hearing from some preschool/early education teachers here what they would really like or appreciate. Money is tight and I cannot afford (nor do I have time to prepare) a gift for each day of the week for the 6-8 teachers my son interacts with and loves, but I really do want to do something nice to demonstrate how much I appreciate the care and love they show to my son. Baked goods? Gift cards? Notes from my son and I? What would you like, or what would make you feel appreciated?

I like to give a Lands End tote filled with tissues, antibacterial wipes, hand lotion and other small things. I order them when they are on sale for 40% off. One year I forgot and got cute totes at Target.

Gift card to Target.

These teachers get paid peanuts. They need $$$ more than anything else. No need to overthink this or go crazy.

We're doing a card. The school does whole-school and class gifts. Done. A gift a day for a week is nuts, even though I love my kid's teachers to death.

This is what I’m doing this year:
1. DIY dinosaur filled with succulents from Trader Joe’s
2. Kid art and handwritten thank you note
3. Hand lotion and cute hair ties
4. Nice water bottle with monogram (my sister has a monogram decal business)
5. Gift card for Target

Flowers, gift cards, nice hand lotion (teachers wash their hands often), handwritten thank you notes, wine, candy, tea, hair ties, nice water bottle, something your kid made, nice candle, gift card for a mani/pedi near school or home, metro card or cash for parking, bring lunch or breakfast, homemade treats, good chocolates, healthy snacks. Our teachers love Target or Amazon gift cards but some dislike gift cards. For holidays I usually give cash, but I gave small gifts for teacher appreciation week. My kids and I made cookies and rice krusoy treats for the support staff and administration.
Here’s what I did last year:
Monday: mint from our garden tied with a grosgrain ribbon with tea from Trader Joe’s
Tuesday: handwritten note
Wednesday: Burt’s Bees hand lotion
Thursday: chocolates from Aldi
Friday: $20 gift card to Whole Foods (next to school-figured could get coffee, wine/beer, lunch or breakfast or groceries)

Also Should i bring cookies Or other treats for the whole staff?

Need gift ideas