{"id":1474,"date":"2014-05-28T14:22:50","date_gmt":"2014-05-28T18:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.positivelyparenting.com\/?p=1474"},"modified":"2015-12-04T12:54:44","modified_gmt":"2015-12-04T17:54:44","slug":"teacher-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mlparentcoach.com\/new\/school\/teacher-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Teacher Gifts…Give The Best!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It is that time of year again! \u00a0School is starting to wrap up and as a parent, you may find yourself wanting to give the teachers something special. \u00a0But before you make your best cookies or fudge, let’s think about what the teachers\u00a0really<\/em>\u00a0want or need!<\/p>\n

I am a parent coach now, but I spent almost six years as a teacher. \u00a0I have seen gifts come and go, and here is truth: I was grateful for every single gift. \u00a0Yes, even the\u00a0“World’s Best Teacher”\u00a0<\/strong>mugs. \u00a0Yet, looking back (and seeing my childrens’ teachers now), I know that some gifts aboslutely stand out. \u00a0So, here is a short list of some great gift ideas (and a couple of gifting no-no’s!)<\/p>\n

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  1. A hand-written note or picture from your child\u00a0and<\/strong>\u00a0you, the parent! \u00a0The best teachers work tirelessly, and never truly know their impact. \u00a0When you specifically make note of how a teacher helped your child or your child recounts his favorite memory, it is deeply gratifying for that teacher!<\/li>\n
  2. Gift certificates to a Target or Walmart. \u00a0Teachers will often spend their own money to buy supplies for the classroom, so it is very much appreciated when a teacher can go to Target and buy something for her or his own family!<\/li>\n
  3. Food that you think that teacher would enjoy. \u00a0A mom have me a great idea of giving a nice baking pan with the banana bread in it, with the recipe attached. \u00a0A beautiful fruit basket, a box of soothing teas, an assortment of gourmet chocolates, and of course, something your child helped make is always appreciated. \u00a0Remember: the teacher may be receiving quite a bit of food, so make it\u00a0small<\/strong>,\u00a0healthy<\/strong>, and\u00a0delicious<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  4. A gift cerfificate to a book store is always a treat for the hard-working teacher!<\/li>\n
  5. A gift certificate to the local coffee place is lovely, especially when placed inside a nice travel thermos!<\/li>\n
  6. Flowers are lovely, but difficult for the teacher to transport home (vase + water + car = spilling). \u00a0A beauitful indoor plant in a pot (think orchid) is appreciated, as well as a small pot of herbs! \u00a0What a delicious and useful gift for any teacher!<\/li>\n
  7. Stay away from gifts of clothing or jewelry…it often creates another job for the teacher if they need to return it.<\/li>\n
  8. Stay away from mugs, unless it is a nice travel thermos. \u00a0Chances are, the teachers have\u00a0plenty<\/em>\u00a0of mugs at home.<\/li>\n
  9. Avoid craftwork from your child. \u00a0While you may love it, the teacher doesn’t know where to put it!<\/li>\n
  10. Chances are good that your teachers have plenty of stationary, so unless you really know their asthetic, I would not give stacks of personalized paper.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Whatever you give, be sure to include a personal note and give a big hug (if the teacher is the hugging type!)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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