Do teachers throw away home made gifts??

[Mammyofonlyone]

My daughter and I have started making gifts for her Reception. teacher and teaching assistants ready to go in a hamper to say thank you. We have always made them gifts since she started nursery aged two. However, I have read a few threads saying that teachers throw things away that are homemade??? Is this true???? I feel a bit sad if it is!
We have spent a long time growing and cooking things in some cases! Most importantly, should I keep the sloe gin to myself if it isn’t appreciated??

I don't remember my mum or anyone else's buying or making Christmas presents for teachers when I was a kid. It wasn't something that happened. There were no end of term gifts either. I don't know when end of term gifts became the done thing but they are now. Can't we leave it at that?

Absolutely @TinselTwins

Nomud ditto. My kids' teachers don't go without thanks but they don't get it in the form of gifts.

I’m a teacher and a nice card with a personal message is so much more appreciated than gifts. Especially homemade edible things, sorry!

I am one of the few (that I know) who will ALWAYS eat homemade gifts from the children!

I've received homemade gifts as a teaching assistant, not yet been ill from eating any of them (AFAIK). And I've very much appreciated them.
I do think a hamper each is too much, maybe one hamper or basket of items for them to share, even if you put enough things in for them to have one each. Teachers I've worked in would all be thrilled with the hamper itself for their classroom!

I have alsorts of stuff that is treasured from students.

My first form group gave me a t-shirt with random stuff written on it. It is framed and in my office.

I have mugs, cups, and glasses from pupils through the ages.

I have a scrapbook of cards and letters from pupils and parents.

and a big bundle of cherished keyrings.

Well, there are only 10 in the class so not masses. Plus everything we’ve made iso far is pickled/alcoholic/non food based for hopefully hygiene isn’t too much of an issue.

I think I might just give it to family members though given some of the responses here and get my child to write a thank you note with a comment from my family to express our thanks,

Wow.

Unless its wine, yes, it does get thrown in the bin- soz x

You did ask op.

When I taught in a mainstream secondary we got very few gifts (not unreasonably - we didn't expect them) but a home-made gift was always appreciated. I still have a box in the loft with pictures and home-made cards in from pupils. I doubt many teachers would throw away home-made gifts on principle, but some may not have the space to keep every gift if they get a lot of them.

It sounds lovely. Can I ask when your daughter's teacher does to go the extra mile? Sounds great :)

We made plant pots (don't want to give tmi) painted todcvteachers one year. A couple of teachers use them as stationary holders.

One hadbeen dropped and smashed... and teacher has glilued it back together on their desk

I love homemade cakes, biscuits and fudge and eat anything made by the children/parents (assuming DH doesn't steal it first!). Sloe gin? Yes please!
I keep homemade artwork for as long as practically possible, I take out decorations made by children each year. I still have a paperchain made by my first ever class.

The only presents I could be accused of not being so keen on are candles, toiletry sets and wine. I tend to re-gift these if I can or else send them to charity shops. MIL appreciates the wine.

There is no expectation that parents give gifts but if you are planning to give a larger gift could I recommend giving it earlier in the week. I catch the bus and sometimes struggle to carry all the presents home if they all come on the same day.

The things that have meant the most to me are the messages from child/parent about the difference I have made. I don't remember who gave me a present but I do remember (and treasure) those notes.

Mother that sort of message make sense to me! I like your tone!

Thx

I think the people who insist all teachers need is a card with a nice message in aren’t actually teachers 😂. You’ll find that some teachers will throw away anything a child brings in and some will eat it gratefully. Of course you won’t know which category your teacher falls into. I had a gorgeous lemon curd that a parent made before summer but I have to admit I did throw away some homemade truffles as they looked a bit dodgy and they melted during the day. I nearly always eat birthday cake etc when it’s brought in unless it’s gone dry and horrible.

Super, I can’t even begin to tell you. She is amazing. She has a family of her own but really truly does put so much into her class each year. She is an inspiration to me

My DH wouldn’t eat something homemade, but he appreciates the sentiment.

He’ll eat chocolate and drink wine and be thankful for it, but the most touching things he receives are handwritten cards with the children expressing their own thanks. That means a lot.

Also noting that people have said a hamper each is too much I don't think so if you're happy to give that. Some people do give larger gifts and that's fine especially if it's thoughtful. Best I received was a French parent who gave a bottle of red wine, a French stick and French cheese (and I'm sure there was something sweet too). She gave this to at least three teachers (2 children and I was only part time).

Mammy sorry if it sounded harsh lovely.

I was writing in a rush! I feel bad now!

Ive been a teacher for nearly 40 years.

1. I never eat homemade offerings.
2. We dont want or need presents, we get paid for doing our job.
3. A thank you/ card is lovely and always is appreciated.
4. Other children in the class often feel sad /awkward when they see friends handing over gifts to teachers and I always reassure them they dont need to worry that they havent given me one.
5. I would feel very uncomfortable receiving a large gift such as a hamper and would share it out in the classroom/staffroom.

Please please just concentrate on buying gifts for your own families and friends, we really dont need one!

Christ there are some shitty comments on here! OP, I admire you for going to so much effort. Both of my children have had amazing teachers throughout their education, even more so my youngest who has ASD. I try and pick thoughtful and useful gifts and wish I were more creative as you are. I don't understand why it was so necessary to make you feel like shit. You know not to bother now. Personally, I'd keep on doing what you're doing as it shows you as a really kind human being

Not mother it didn’t! It was honest! Sow
Of the responses I’ve found a bit depressing but yours was just honest and tbh made me smile a bit! Have a nice weekend

I have cards given to me by my first class almost 30 years ago...I can still see their faces. Papier mâché models not so many.