These ideas came from teachers. Wishlists for a teacher may vary by how long they have been teaching. One school has the teachers fill out a “Favorite Things” questionnaire (see sample below) that is available for parents and students. Parents are given the opportunity to contribute to a joint gift and then a room mom does the shopping based on this list.
Any gifts that can be used up! As much as some feel that a gift card is impersonal, teachers really like them. This was a top pick for my teacher friends. To make it personal, include a heartfelt note of thanks to the teacher for teaching your children.
Gift cards for teachers favorite store/s
Movie passes
Magazine subscriptions
Items from the teacher’s wish list for classroom supplies (most teachers spend their own money on non-budgeted items for the classroom)
A cozy evening at home basket-favorite beverage and snacks in a basket
Movie night at home basket with snacks and movie
Manicure/ pedicure/hair salon gift certificate
Do you know if a teacher likes to cook? Give an opportunity to take a cooking class. Loves art? Membership to a museum would be an appropriate choice.
Give the gift of time. In a teacher’s case, it would be to save them time.
Easy to prepare meal in a basket or a ready-made meal brought to school on a scheduled night to save the time of cooking a meal. Give them a personalized coupon that they can redeem at a future date. Have your child create the coupon.
Christmas cookies to save the teacher the time of baking
If allowed, bring a special lunch for the teacher and watch the students while the teacher has some alone time.
“Favorite Things” Questionnaire
Favorite color:
Favorite hobby:
Favorite fast food:
Favorite snack:
Favorite stores we shop at:
Things we collect:
Any special wishes:
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