Do you HAVE to buy a teacher a Christmas gift?

[MadreInglese]

Would DD's teacher notice if I didn't buy her a Christmas gift?

She's not particularly nice and hasn't done anything over and above her job IMO.

Would it be really really bah humbug to not get her anything?

Or should I just get a token inexpensive gift and get DD to write a card?

You're not a scrooge at all. I only ever bought one of DS's primary school teachers a christmas present, and that was because he was fabulous. The others (all women) should have been in different jobs IMO.
I seriously wouldn't worry about it - buy if you want to, don't buy if you don't.

Well we won't be buying DDs' teacher as she hasn't been here for most of the term. I know she can't help being ill, but the kids have had a different supply teacher every day and even split up and put into a different class in the year below

So, no you don't have to buy presents!!

a card will suffice. stick a packet of seeds in it if you feel really guilty.
I wouldn't care though and neither wil she. better nothing than getting something she doesn't really want or need.

Thanks all, thought I was gonna get slated!

No - a card is sufficient. I will get DSs a small gift because I really like her and have a spare couple of quid (literally a couple of quid.]

Last year I was pretty skint but DS loved his teacher and TA so I went to poundland where I found nice notebooks and tinned scented candles - et voila! one of each for the teacher and TA £4 spent

I've never bought presents for teachers or cards.....I always figured they were doing their job like the rest of us......

If you think the teacher is doing a good job / your child genuinely likes him / her, it would be nice to send a little card saying that - much better than buying soap/ornament, etc for the sake of appearances!

we're in a similar position to Stretchmark - the teacher has been off sick since october and supply teachers have been in. So on a positive note, no faffing about with teachers pressies for us this year.

usually get something small like box of fudge or christmassy biscuits.

I'm a teacher (secondary) and much prefer just a homemade card!

Yes.

I would like a Daniel Craig calendar, a box of Burnt Sugar fudge and a bottle of dry white, please.

i got my daughters teacher this

special needs teacher very good

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ebay no its really nice

Just say no if you mean it. There's too many PTA mums out there who try and make you feel guilty if you don't put in the required amount into the class pot twice a month. I end up feeling very exposed if I don't put in, but I hate being told what to do!

Presents are entirely optional. Teachers IME do not expect a present, although obviously it is lovely to receive one as it makes one feel appreciated. As with all tips (which in some ways you could see this) - only give if you want to and you feel you want to thank her.

no, don't bother.

no need - just a card or picture drawn by your child if you want to thank them