Presents for Preschool Teachers?

lah1177

I think there are a few of us with toddlers in preschool. Are you getting the teachers Christmas gifts? Ashley goes twice a week for 3 hours each day and she has two teachers. I assume I should get them gifts, but I am not really sure how much to spend and really what to even get them? I am just curious what you all are doing.

Thanks!

Evans

We actually got a form this morning that each teacher filled out about what they liked (stores, food, treats, restaurants, snacks, etc.) with a note from the director that a number of people had asked for this information and while it is, by no means expected, she wanted to provide us with it so we could use it to help buy a gift if we so desired.

 I was actually going to contact a few other mothers in her class and see if anyone wanted to go together so we could get them something nice.  If that doesn't work, I am going the gift card route from one of the places they listed on their form and will spend probably $20 per teacher since there are only two of them and they are beyond amazing to her.

jenn&tim05

I buy for AT's DC teachers. I stick with Target giftcards ($10) each and then something small to go along, like chapstick, car freshner, or a candle. I keep it btwn 15/20$

sms297

My sister is a teacher and always complains about the JUNK that people get her... just because you like that scent or color doesn't mean the teacher will. I got DDs teachers gift cards to Target. Who can't use money to Target?

mrsmikey

I have always stayed in the $15-ish range, and found that giftcards are probably the most appreciated.  So Target, Walmart, Starbucks, etc.  And Eli also has floaters in his class that I wanted to do something for, but didn't want to break the bank on $15 giftcards, so I make a plate of cookies or brownies for them all to share. 

lah1177

Thanks ladies! Ashley only goes two days a week, but she does seem to really like her teachers. Since we do not have a Target (BOO!!) I will probably just get them a Walmart giftcard. Thanks!

BackthePack

sms297:

My sister is a teacher and always complains about the JUNK that people get her... just because you like that scent or color doesn't mean the teacher will. I got DDs teachers gift cards to Target. Who can't use money to Target?

As a former teacher, I'd like to say a big AMEN to that!  However, if you go with something from Bath & Body Works (like the handsoap - love it!) & they don't like the scent, they can always take it back & switch it out. 

WendyNC

I'm thinking a $10 gift card to Target.  I just saw one of her teachers there while I was shopping on my lunch.  Obviously she shops there too!

unc00ref

I'm the Room Mom for Brooks class. The Director has given a survey to the teachers about fave rest, hobby, etc so that we can offer all the moms to go in together to get a gift card if they are interested.

I'm also planning to give a small gift from Brooks because I really like his teachers. I have a friend who has a business that makes soaps - really cool soaps - and I'm planning on getting them each some soap too. Here's the website if you are interested:  Essential Journeys Soap