Pre-School "treat bags" ideas for year

sapphirebride06

Hi, 

I've never posted on here before but my son is 2 and is in a day school and I like bringing treat bags for the kiddos for different holidays.  For instance, Halloween, or Christmas, etc.  Any ideas?  And what to get for the teacher's for Christmas?  He has 2 in his room and I really adore them both, but I also really like the director of the school.  I want it to be something they will like so I was thinking a gift card or something but we don't have a Starbucks or anything here, although we have a local coffee shop but other ideas?  

And as mom's what do you like or dislike in gift bags your kids receive?  Thanks!

Pesky

For teachers, I've found GCs to general purpose stores -- Target, WalMart, grocery stores, etc. -- are very much appreciated.  They don't get paid that much so those GCs (or cash) are a nice bonus for them.

As for giftbags, I like stickers, little snack bags (like goldfish or nilla wafers; if organic, huge bonus), temporary tattoos and pencils (though she doesn't use them) are okay, crayons, hair clips, beach balls.  I personally don't mind candy or cookies, provided it is age-appropriate, but that is a hot button for a lot of parents.

I don't like little balls or cheap plastic toys, especially if they have small parts that are a choking hazard for her or primarily her little brother.  And the small balls pose an attractive choking hazard for the dog so I tend to discard them quickly.

SaraSmile

Last year I got the teachers gift cards from OldNavy.com and they were good at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, Piperlime, or Athlets.  For favor bags I have gotten many things in the past from Oriental Trading.  I have also made treats ... for example I bought lollipop sticks and put 2 marshmallows on the stick and then dipped it in chocolate and put sprinkes on them.  Then wrapped them individually.  I have also made rice krispy treats dipped half in chocolate and sprinkles.