Preschool & Kindergarten Teachers...former and current...

What are some of the things you purchase to use in your classroom for yourself and for the children?

I am thinking of making up gift bags for the teacher in daycare that contain some of the things that they typically would purchase themselves...gel pens, stickers, etc?

Re: Preschool & Kindergarten Teachers...former and current...

that can really depend (I'm a SLP) on the things a person uses when teaching and what the school provides for them. generally though, I'd say some fancy pens, seasonal/theme stickers, reward certificates, pretty note paper and thank you cards, name tag stickers, treats for in the desk, name badge holders (if they wear them), seasonal/theme decor for the classroom door and windows, sometimes wall posters, cleaning supplies, nice hand soap, good paper towels, wipes.

Re: Preschool & Kindergarten Teachers...former and current...

I agree w/ everything Julianne said. Also, thank you cards (for gifts received, maybe personalized); maybe gift certificate for Barnes & Noble or even the dollar store (to buy little arts & crafts stuff) or Target or Lakeshore. Sharpie markers are always good too!

Message edited 10/28/2010 1:47:56 PM.

Re: Preschool & Kindergarten Teachers...former and current...

I agree with everything so far but would add expo markers, glue sticks, crayons, fun markers and crayons for the teacher.

Also some choclate for the when the teacher actually gets a 5 min. break. It always got me through the day

Re: Preschool & Kindergarten Teachers...former and current...

Thanks everyone.

This is in addition to a gift card for the kids' teachers.