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RainyDay
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Teacher gifts

What are some last minute gifts I can give DD teacher? She has been phenomenal.

Posted 6/15/23 1:32 PM
 
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angelicd77
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Teacher gifts

I got this for DS teacher. I got a couple small things from bath and body works to go with it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1T86ZWM?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Posted 6/15/23 1:47 PM
 

ali120206
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Teacher gifts

I usually do a Target or Amazon giftcard and a hand sanitizer from Bath and Body Works.

Posted 6/15/23 1:57 PM
 

Tulip9
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Re: Teacher gifts

I think a gift card is the most appreciated gift, I've done Target, Amazon Starbucks and Panera

Posted 6/15/23 2:52 PM
 

NervousNell
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Re: Teacher gifts

Definitely a gift card because you don't know their tastes and sometimes I feel like they get so many little gifts that maybe it's too much stuff for them kwim?

Posted 6/15/23 3:18 PM
 

RainyDay
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Teacher gifts

Thank you! GC was my initial thought but wasn't sure if its too impersonal.

Posted 6/15/23 6:23 PM
 

klingklang77
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Re: Teacher gifts

I like insulated coffee mugs with a top on it because I’m a klutz in the mornings…

That said small gifts under a certain amount are always appreciated. Not sure how it is over there, but I had to sign a “bribery clause” about the amount of gifts and how much they cost and when and how to report them.

Posted 6/15/23 11:48 PM
 

nycbuslady
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Teacher gifts

I agree with previous posters -- go with a gift card! To make it personal, have your kid write a nice note. I'm pretty sure they like that more than "stuff".

Posted 6/16/23 11:57 AM
 

drpepper318
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Re: Teacher gifts

I’ve just been doing cash in a card. For end of year & at Christmas.

Posted 6/16/23 10:30 PM
 

mommy2be716
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Teacher gifts

some of the above are cutesy things, but i just wanna say as a teacher myself.... gift cards for coffee or someplace else is most appreciated. The other stuff is funny and cute, but not really useful and truthfully sits in a closet lol

ETA: any gift is appreciated and very thoughtful, don't get me wrong!

Message edited 6/17/2023 9:16:05 AM.

Posted 6/17/23 9:15 AM
 

KarenK122
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Teacher gifts

I usually always give a gift card and something edible. This year I had someone make thank you cookies.

Posted 6/17/23 11:34 AM
 

sourpatchkids
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Re: Teacher gifts

Posted by mommy2be716

some of the above are cutesy things, but i just wanna say as a teacher myself.... gift cards for coffee or someplace else is most appreciated. The other stuff is funny and cute, but not really useful and truthfully sits in a closet lol

ETA: any gift is appreciated and very thoughtful, don't get me wrong!




This, word for word. I never eat any of the homemade stuff...I put it in the teacher's lounge. I appreciate the thought, but I just don't trust that the kids' hands weren't in it.

Posted 6/17/23 11:40 AM
 

MrsWoods
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Teacher gifts

We got custom tumblers with their name on it and put a gift card in it.

Posted 6/18/23 9:23 PM
 

Pomegranate5
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Re: Teacher gifts

Posted by mommy2be716

some of the above are cutesy things, but i just wanna say as a teacher myself.... gift cards for coffee or someplace else is most appreciated. The other stuff is funny and cute, but not really useful and truthfully sits in a closet lol

ETA: any gift is appreciated and very thoughtful, don't get me wrong!



I'm honestly so glad you said this. For the past few years I've been just doing gc's and I sometimes worry that it's too impersonal and lazy.

Posted 6/19/23 2:37 PM
 

NervousNell
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Re: Teacher gifts

Posted by Pomegranate5

Posted by mommy2be716

some of the above are cutesy things, but i just wanna say as a teacher myself.... gift cards for coffee or someplace else is most appreciated. The other stuff is funny and cute, but not really useful and truthfully sits in a closet lol

ETA: any gift is appreciated and very thoughtful, don't get me wrong!



I'm honestly so glad you said this. For the past few years I've been just doing gc's and I sometimes worry that it's too impersonal and lazy.



I always think about what I'd want to be receiving as a gift from someone who isn't a close family member or friend who knows me well and it's always cash or gift cards, so that's how I make my decisions!
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Posted 6/19/23 2:56 PM
 

Diane
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Re: Teacher gifts

As a teacher myself, LOVE getting gift cards.
I just recently received Gift cards for coffee, such as Dunkin and Starbucks (dont go to often), but will use it, and Target.

Posted 6/19/23 3:10 PM
 

MissJones
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Teacher gifts

Can’t go wrong with coffee gc

Posted 6/21/23 7:41 PM
 

FirstMate
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Re: Teacher gifts

I got my son's teacher a yeti koozie with a gift card to the brewery because God knows I owe him a drink or two after dealing with my little one all year.

I got my other son's teacher a Bru-mate insulated wine glass and these cool things I found in Home Goods actually. They are bottles with stuff in them that you add either vodka, rum or tequila to and put in the freezer and it makes cocktails. I tried a french martini one (gotta test it out!) and it was really good.

Posted 6/22/23 7:42 AM
 

PitterPatter11
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Teacher gifts

I just did a Target GC. Coffee is a personal thing and I don’t know what type she drinks. Everyone can find something at Target.

Posted 6/22/23 9:47 PM
 

lpg21
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Re: Teacher gifts

I did Dunkin gift cards. Costs me hundreds of dollars between my three kids, especially with my oldest because he has several aids, and therapists.

Posted 6/23/23 10:00 AM
 
 

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