Teachers presents?

[justalittlelemondrizzle]

I'm trying to keep costs down this Christmas. Not because I'm skint. We're not. But we're far from rich and i'm sick of constantly throwing money away because I feel like I have to.

Anyway, I've made these today for dd1s teachers at school and the guides leaders. I have another 5 to do for dd1s "people". They work out to just over £1 each including the chocolates, cellophane and ribbons. Dds will attach a personal note/poem to the side.
Not bothering with swimming teachers or the people who run the various clubs that I pay through the nose for this year.

Are they a bit naff?

There's bribery/corruption issues with big gifts to public sector workers - I'm sure I've been told our L.A. doesn't allow any of its employees to accept single gifts over about £25. Private school teachers have no such issues

Nice words in a card are very important indeed. Lobbying your MP about school funding goes down well too

I’d be pleased with those, they’re much needed vet than the random stuff you sometimes get as teacher! As others have said, if someone wants to give me anything I much prefer a little token.

As a secondary school teacher who never gets presents: I would be absolutely over the moon if you sent my headteacher an email telling her what a wonderful teacher I am.
Cc me in, of course!

I think they look lovely! I'm a teacher and while I don't expect gifts, I would be delighted with these.

If your kids are st guides then they are aged at least 10 so sorry but this is naff.

I think they are lovely OP and I guess that the teacher will like them but like the poem more. What I really value are the little notes/letters that the children have taken time to think about and write themselves. I agree though that presents for teachers aren't necessary but it is nice to give to volunteers at cubs etc who give up their time for nothing.

One year when DC1 was in yr 1 and Dc2 in nursery they helped me make the Christmas cake so we made a big extra one that we cut into little ones, iced and decorated with snowmen the girls made themselves with left over fondant icing and piping pens. Teachers loved them as the DC had made them themselves.

I am a teacher and think these are lovely!
I always get my DC’s teachers something at Christmas and the end of the school year (and write a card), I know they get paid, but they put their heart and soul into loving my DC when I’m not there. I really like to show I appreciate that. My DD adores her teacher, she’s the one that hugs her and cuddles her when I’m not around. For that she deserves more than just a pay cheque!

That said... I did a label similar to this for some teachers last year.... was told it caused a lot of laughs in the staff room, and it’s one way to make certain your wine isn’t register!

*regifted!!

Why are you giving gifts? I’ve never given a teacher a gift. Don’t intend on starting either

I reckon you're in the minority. We always give a gift at Christmas and the end of term. It seems to be the done thing. Everyone else at the school gates seems to bring gifts on those two occasions, and we don't live in an especially affluent area.

I think they look nice op.

Honestly they’re a bit amateur. Just buy a box of chocolates from the pound shop. What’s the point of wrapping some sweets in a bit cellophane & sticking a bow on them? These look like something you’d buy at the school Christmas fair that the P1’s have made.

Jubejube1. Bit harsh. I think they look nice, yes they do look amateur because they are, but that's part of the charm when you make a gift like that.

They look lovely, the perfect sort of teacher/TA gift imo.

andrybird why does it matter what age the child is? The present will be for an adult and most adults would appreciate some chocolates and the fact some thought has gone into wrapping them makes them more personal.

They look fine OP and I’m sure they’ll be appreciated.

We’ve never done teachers gifts, apart from one year when DS had really, really struggled and his class teacher had been absolutely amazing with him and he wanted to buy her a gift.

We have a class collection for the teachers and the TAs. At the end of reception our class gave the teacher tea for two at the Savoy. I was a bit gobsmacked......that seems like an awful lot of money. Although I contributed I prefer to make something with my DD. We made biscuits and put them in a pretty jar and wrote out why she was such a great teacher ( got to love Pinterest for the free printables).

They are lovely OP - go for it! Thanks for starting the thread, it's given me a few ideas. I am the same, I love giving the teachers, nursery ladies etc a little something at Christmas to show our appreciation, but am on a tight budget. A nicely wrapped bath bomb is a good one. Gave a Nero gift card for each teacher one year (enough for a coffee and muffin). I would do more if I could afford it. A good teacher is priceless IMO.

Dds are 8 & 10. I didn't think the child's age was relevant tbh. We've done the personalised label on a wine bottle before and the teachers found it pretty funny . I just wanted to steer away from mass produced gifts. I don't think taping a homemade label with a poem from dd onto a chocolate orange would have quite the same charm

Please can someone advise me. My 2 DCs go to a Special School, what do I do about Christmas gifts?
DS has a 2-1 he is deafblind, DD has 2 staff very involved with her care. Then there are the 3 wonderful teachers plus the teacher of the deaf for both DCs. And what about the toileting staff the list goes on. Have bought 4 boxes of Quality Street but it seems somewhat miserly.
My gut feeling is to donate money to the homeless but all the staff are not on mega wages. What would you do?

2old I'd given the sweets befire the end if term to be shared in the staff room. I don't think anyone will expect you to get each person something separate.

As a TA and a teacher for a DP. Don't bother. The majority of teachers I know hate getting heaps of chocolate and tat. Even if it's home made, sorry.

They look great I am sure they will be loved - can’t beat choccies at Christmas x

MrsHathaway is that true? I want to spend a significant amount on vouchers for my DC’s LSA. She works hard (and waitresses every day after school finishes). They earn so little (absolutely criminal). If hate to think she can’t use vouchers.

TA here. I am always very touched when I am given a card/gift by one of 'my' children. The value is never important. It's the recognition that every day, I do my absolute best for the children I work with. I have a boxful of cards, collected over the years, many of which are homemade. I collect a certain type of object, usually inexpensive and can be homemade - I have many in my collection from children at school.
Your gifts are lovely OP. Ignore the naysayers. If the recipients don't like them, they can share them in the staff room.

I'm a teacher. I'd love that. I've kept every thank you card or scribbled note I've ever been given. Id be mortified if i were given an expensive gift. It's lovely to feel appreciated but there is no need for any expense.