One of the moms in Liam's class is collecting contributions for a gift card for each of his teachers. I think this is a great idea, but I'm not quite sure how much to contribute. I was thinking $5 each, does that sound right?
Rachel & Bill 9-10-05, Liam Andrew born 5-30-08 (formerly lakebride05)
$5 seems a little low to me, but I'm not sure how many teachers he has. J only has one teacher, so I can spend a bit more since I don't have to buy more than one gift.
I would contribute the same as what you would spend on a gift for them if you were giving alone.
He has 2 teachers, and he's only there 6 hours a week. I don't want to be cheap, but we're on a budget, and all these extra gifts add up. Is $10 each more realistic?
Rachel & Bill 9-10-05, Liam Andrew born 5-30-08 (formerly lakebride05)
One of the moms in Liam's class is collecting contributions for a gift card for each of his teachers. I think this is a great idea, but I'm not quite sure how much to contribute. I was thinking $5 each, does that sound right?
We recently were asked to contribute $3-5 for a Christmas gift card for our teachers. C has 2 teachers, and between the classes, [MWF and TTH] there are 25 kids. If each kid gives $3, then then this will give each teacher about a $30 gift card, which I think is suitable.
Just donate what you can. Some parents will give more, some less. It will work out in the end
I don't think $5 sounds low at all. My mom was a pre-k teacher for years and most of the gifts she received were in the $5 range - candles, cookie mix in a jar, mugs etc. I would probably be able to come up with a nice gift for $5 by shopping sales.
I don't think $5 is too low to "contribute". I bought both of Cam's preschool teachers $10 Target cards last year. I know $10 isn't much but they seemed to appreciate them.
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$5 seems a little low to me, but I'm not sure how many teachers he has. J only has one teacher, so I can spend a bit more since I don't have to buy more than one gift.
I would contribute the same as what you would spend on a gift for them if you were giving alone.
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I think so - enough without being too cheap, but definitely just stay within what you can afford.
Now...I have to come up with a gift for J's teacher!
We recently were asked to contribute $3-5 for a Christmas gift card for our teachers. C has 2 teachers, and between the classes, [MWF and TTH] there are 25 kids. If each kid gives $3, then then this will give each teacher about a $30 gift card, which I think is suitable.
Just donate what you can. Some parents will give more, some less. It will work out in the end
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