To think these are ok teacher gifts?

[lyralalala]

Both DS2 and DD3's teachers have made a point of telling parents not to go OTT on gifts as they don't want parents to stretch themselves

Personally after working in schools I think that is code for "I have a zillion Best Teacher mugs and I don't eat homebaking"

After helping out in the school I was going to get DS2's teacher a box of glue sticks as they do a big project in Feb and I know she'll end up buying some out of her own pocket. Similarly DD's class has 5 pairs of scissors for 25 kids so I was going to buy a box of scissors. I'm just thinking they'll end up buying stuff like that themselves, but I'm now wondering if its a bit crap not to buy them something specifically for them.

I'm going to get the children to make a nice card to thank their teachers for specific help they've give this year.

Shit or ok idea?

Teacher here.... sounds like a perfect gift! Also whiteboard pens (especially the finer ones that children write on mini whiteboards with) would be very, very welcome.

Chocolate oranges are also ALWAYS very welcome!

Teacher here...perfect gift! Gluesticks are like gold dust in my school. It's so demoralising having to spend your own money on such basic resources.
I always love a nice message in a card, I keep them all - it means the world to me when a parent has recognised the difference I've made to their child.

Pouring wine down the sink? Who are these teachers?? Do they work somewhere where alcohol is frowned on or something? And as for wasting food - good grief. Doesn't it just get put on the table in the staff-room with a note along the lines of "free to a good home"?!