to ask the teachers if theres anything they don't like?

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Dd announced this morning she'd like to use some of her Christmas money to buy her teachers a gift when she leaves. Fine by me it's her money and they have both gone above and beyond for dd in the 5 months they have had her.

My problem is dd will ask me what to buy and I haven't a clue. The ta is a lovely woman with 15 years experience and her teacher is a NQT who is completely nuts, full of energy and enthusiasm. We always do a handmade card but this is the 1st times she's asked to buy a gift. Would it be ok to ask the teachers what they don't like so I can tell dd don't get x y or z but you can choose yourself what to get?

I always find out what the teacher likes, what their interests are etc.

There wont be one single thing all teachers like or dislike!

Am a TA not a teacher I would just be touched if I found out a child had used their money to get me a little something. It would not matter what it was, even better if the had chosen it.

What a lovely girl! The teachers will be really touched. When I was an nqt I was given a duck paperweight for when I became a head teacher! Not that that will ever happen! Parents knew I liked ducks and it made me cry. Just try to find out a bit about her and what she likes.

Awww that is a sweet thing to do. Tbh cards are the thing and I quite like edible or liquid gifts. No "Best Teacher" mugs though. I used to get 20 at least every time I left a placement and they went straight to the charity shop - that sounds really ungrateful but they are horrid.

i agree with Misss edible or liquid presents are the best. realistically, teachers can't keep every present, so it's better to have something you can use :)
just don't get her a bloody candle. i have a box of 25 candles i've been given by children and parents and never used (and i've not been in the job that long).

both my DC have male teachers this year, it was so much easier buying for ladies!!

I am stumped!! wine/tie/chocs = predictable!!