Barron

After all the help this site has given me maybe somebody can suggest a nice different gift to my sons teachers (3) of them I dont want to give them another box of choccies but just havent a clue

Thanks Sally

nosuchluck

How about a cuddly Koala, or Kangaroo so that whenever she looks at it she will remember your son with affection, lasts much longer than a box of chocolates!
hugs
rach x

irishmolly

Scented and decorative candles are a nice gift.

Larissa

Bet the teacher would love a bottle of Aussie wine.... I would!

jasper pentop

OK as a teacher can I say GOD NO!

One christmas I got 13 boxes of chocolates, 7 candles, 3 stuffed toys, a home made necklace (which I kept!) and a tea towel.

Being original always helps, and if all else fails quite frankly alcohol is always appreciated. A nice ozzie wine, port, sparkling.....

Dont get me wrong, any pressie is always a surprise and thoughtful!

Sandra

A book token - WHS goes down well, cause then they do not have to buy a book!

A book on Australia

M&S Vouchers/Boots Vouchers (in case they really need the smellies)

Take into consideration the specialist subject they may teach and try and find something appropriate to help them - PE teacher, sport shop vouchers?

A really nice photo frame with your childs photo in it - then the child thinks he/she is giving a personal item and the teacher can change it later?

A really personal letter written by your wee one thanking the teacher for all the time and attention, together with a home drawn picture - it is also about teaching your child to say thanks and show appreciation for the help and guidance not just about the parent grumbling about end of year presents and wrapping up last years gift of smellies from an old aunt!

A gift to the school library of a decent reference book - adding a parent letter to say it is because of the teachers/school help with your child that you wish to donate the gift.

Phone the school/PTA - ask what they most need help with and donate something towards that in the name of the teacher?

A warm handshake from you, to thank them taking educational care of your child

gosh I could go on .......and on.........and no I am not a teacher, just one very appreciative of the support my children have had.

Sandra

steandleigh

How about getting your nipper to help bake the teacher a cake?

Bordy

Youve been watching to much "Blue Peter" Leigh.

Larissa

Hate to admit this, but as a teacher, I would NEVER eat anything a child made. Might sound a bit harsh, please don't take it personally! Lots of us have this unwritten rule, passed down from teacher to teacher.

The book on Aus sounds good though - nothing like a good read.
Perhaps the teachers will get the urge to go to Aus too?

I made the mistake of doing loads of maths sums based on chocolate once & got flooded with it one year. IMHO, most teachers love a good bottle of wine. I used to joke with the kids that I'd been given a lovely bottle of tomato ketchup... I've kept the beany babies etc. but my daughter has always tried to get her hands on them! I carry a keyring around with me, which makes me remember that particular child. I also loved the handmade cards etc. as they were really unique and I've kept them. I've got little handmade bracelets etc. too, which I would never get rid of.
I like the look of those stamps (check out Hobbycraft etc), which have things like "excellent work" on. These would make a good, inspirational gift for a newish teacher. You also get these little "inspirational" books, which are really encouraging when you've worked your socks off all year.
Larissa

Larissa

Just cut out the two above for particular attention... the first is really sweet. I'd keep something like that!

The second is lovely too... or perhaps a word in the year leaders / HT's ear. You rarely get praise for what you do in school; it's all about what you can do better.

teach

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Larissa
Hate to admit this, but as a teacher, I would NEVER eat anything a child made. Might sound a bit harsh, please don't take it personally! Lots of us have this unwritten rule, passed down from teacher to teacher.

I agree with Larissa on this one. Never ever give a teacher homemade cakes or biscuits. Sorry but it is true, they go straight in the bin. If you met my kids you would fully understand why. If we are doing cooking in school I start the hand washing a few days earlier to try and make sure they are clean by the time the day comes around.

Wine is a great idea, and once I got a miniture book all about teachers. It made me feel all weepy. A decent mug for your morning cuppa is also appreciated, bone china is best as tea stays hotter on cold playground duty. I have a lovely one that a child bought me and use it everyday. Hope this helps.
Sarah

bondipom

Mum always used to give me lots of chocolates given by kids at Xmas. Wine was always her preferred gift.

renth

A kangaroo scrotum:

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And a Kangaroo Scrotum Before Capture !

leejo

I have received some really good presents from really generous parents. Those which stand out include a pair of Next jeans (right size as well!), a watch, some costume jewellery, cycling gloves (as I was in training for a sponsored cycle at the time) and a mediation CD(useful for relaxing on a Friday evening!).
Off course wine, chocolates and biscuits are always appreciated, but sometimes its really nice when parents put thought into their gift.
When I was leaving my school to come to Australia, some of the parents put their child's photo inside their 'Thank you' cards which was a nice touch!
Joanne