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Old 12-21-2007, 03:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Teacher's gifts

Hey all,
How much is the norm for spending on gifts for each teacher of your kids in school?
My child's in preschool (not that it makes a difference,lol), so what would be the average cost I should spend on each gift for his teachers, nurse and family advocates?
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Old 12-21-2007, 03:53 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I'm a teacher... spend $2-3 TOPS! better yet... make some silly ornaments with your kiddo and hand those out (I have a lot of those on my tree)... food is ...nice... but I have 3 gift bags full of candies, chocolate, and baked goods sitting on top of the piano that I will likely throw away post-holiday.... I'll let the guests have a graze at them first

oh... my all time fave is a student who made magnetted/decorated clothespins for the fridge... those ROCK!
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Old 12-21-2007, 09:24 PM   #3 (permalink)
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a gift for a preschool teacher? a bottle of booze or a bottle of aspirin. or both, they need it.
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Old 12-21-2007, 10:13 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Old 12-21-2007, 10:54 PM   #5 (permalink)
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a gift for a preschool teacher? a bottle of booze or a bottle of aspirin. or both, they need it.
Im gonna have to second this. I could never do what they do.
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Old 12-22-2007, 12:57 AM   #6 (permalink)
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$10--max.

Things I need coming into contact with kids frequently: pocket Kleenex, and tiny bottles of Purell. Cute things the kids themselves made are also a winner, and food is ALWAYS welcome.
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Old 12-22-2007, 04:41 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Our daughter has 4 teachers who take care of her at pre-school - we gave each a $25 gift card.

They look after her 4 days a week and do a tremendous job - spending a few bucks to reward them once a year is the least we can do.
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Old 12-22-2007, 05:41 AM   #8 (permalink)
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My wife gets some amazing gifts from her kids (read: kids parents) and they are definitely spending over $10.

That said, I agree with highthief on this...
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Old 01-11-2008, 01:44 AM   #9 (permalink)
 
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Old 01-11-2008, 04:19 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Our daughter has 4 teachers who take care of her at pre-school - we gave each a $25 gift card.

They look after her 4 days a week and do a tremendous job - spending a few bucks to reward them once a year is the least we can do.
I will third what highthief said. My wife gets a wide variety of things; it seems the gift cards (especially to bookstores and coffee shops) are the most suitable.
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Old 01-11-2008, 05:57 AM   #11 (permalink)
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My mom has been a teacher for over 30 years, and she used to work in a comfortable middle class neighborhood - the gifts for a while were nothing short of envious - I at least demanded to be allowed on the shopping trips.

She always preferred the things that took a little thought - our house has a never ending supply of bath gel/lotion - great regiftings.
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Old 01-11-2008, 06:13 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Do not give gifts to a public servant, it is highly unethical. It is considered bribery and encourages corruption. Giving gifts to teachers also unfairly gives wealthier families an edge over poorer students.
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Old 01-11-2008, 06:56 PM   #13 (permalink)
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It takes more than an expensive gift to make a straight-A preschooler....
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