While most public school teachers cannot accept gifts greater than $50 legaly, any $5 gift I receive from a family is still worth my time.

First, because gifts can be expensive and stressful financially, it is uncomfortable for me. Extra stress can be very frustrating. As a parent myself, it is clear that the effort required to purchase or create gifts is significant.

There is also the question of whether gifts are subject to altered treatment expectations. Although most parents don’t want to be bribed by their children with gifts like cookies and mugs for school, it is still difficult to feel the strange feelings, particularly when I get mid-year gifts as I am still graded essays. My grades would not be affected by gifts. However, this is a strange combination.

* A group composed of parents contributes money to help buy a printer and supplies for one ELA class. It will remain in use for years.

* A bigger number of parents contribute to the building of raised planters at school. These can be used by future generations for gardening education.

A family gives a beautiful $5 wall hanging to a teacher after discussing with her how to cover an ugly classroom wall. Another purchases a great young adult book for the class library to replace one that has gone missing.

* An additional group of families contributes funds to help an educator set up a ergonomic, sit-stand desk that will alleviate back pain. Note: When purchasing large items like furniture, be sure to communicate with your school or teacher about the dimensions and if you can get gift cards. * A generous set of neighbors arranges for meals and gift cards to be donated for students who very much need them that year. Others support a local BIPOC-owned company to buy educational toys holiday gifts for kids, or for classrooms.

This is my point: Gift giving can make someone happy, but it’s not necessary. I recommend that you reach out and talk to teachers or schools to see what you could find valuable.

Some teachers love a gift card from a school supply shop for personal use. Others prefer that gift-givers interact directly with their school and work together to make an impact. Teachers often have the ability to point you in the right direction for administrators responsible for whole school giving.

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Let’s not forget the main message of this article: Teachers love to receive gifts. However, it is important that you consider the appropriate gift to be given to them. Giving presents is a way to bring joy.

I beg you not to gift teachers gifts if you find gift giving difficult for more than 80%. This topic is so difficult for families. An appreciation letter to teachers is enough to convey your gratitude.

There is no need to pour so much time and money into presents. So many other methods exist to show love to our world’s dear educators. Or, advocate pro-education legislation to bring about systemic reform.

There’s my take on the teacher gift question, after 17 years as an educator and seven years as a parent. How about you? If you’re a teacher, which gifts do you like and not like? Is gift giving important to your children and parents? Administrators, how would you prefer to see gift giving and education handled? Let us know your opinion!

The author, Lillie Marshall, is 6-foot-tall National Board Certified Teacher of English from Boston who has been a public school educator since 2003. She launched Teaching. Traveling.com in 2010 to share expert global education resources, and over 1.6 million readers have visited over the past decade. Lillie runs Around. The. World L.com Life and Travel Blog. and Drawings. Of.com has educational cartoons. Stay connected by subscribing and following @World. Lillie is on Twitter!

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The summer is coming to an end, and school has already ended! Make sure to pack your kids’ backpacks for the last day. This is a time to show appreciation for all of their support and guidance. Drawing a blank when it comes to teacher gift ideas for the end of the school year? It’s as simple as 1-1-2-3 to shop for teacher gifts. Below, find a comprehensive list of end-of-year teacher gifts that’ll definitely earn an A+ when it comes to thoughtful presents.

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Let’s remember those who have dedicated a year of their lives to teaching your kids.

A teacher’s job is hard, even in the face of pandemics. It’s tiring and exhausting. Our children are happy to be with us all day.

As this unusual year draws to a close, we must show our deepest gratitude. Knowing that hardworking professors collect countless mugs of artwork from their special people, we have put together a collection thoughtful gifts they’d love to be touched by.

Below we give you 26 outside-the-box ideas for the teachers in you and your child’s life, ranging from pampering bath bombs to pretty artwork, from personalized tote bags to Starbucks gift cards. You know, items they actually want and will actually use.

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I don’t encourage you to go out and purchase your child’s teacher alcohol. It was something that multiple teachers joked about when I asked them. I decided to include it in my suggestions. This all depends on how well you know the teacher and if you think it would be appropriate or not. My most memorable gift as teacher came from a parent. He gave me a bottle sparkling wine and some chocolates along with a funny note.

A Gift You Know They’ll Love If you’ve had time to get to know the teacher, you might have learned something about them to aid in gift-giving. Perhaps they are huge Clemson supporters. Make sure to get something personalized that features the team colors. Personalized items are a popular choice for teachers. Smack a monogram on something, and you’ve got teacher gift-giving gold! You could give them a personalized flag in a small garden that is customized with your name. My son gave his teacher an original full-size Clemson flag, personalized with her last name. She loved it!

Support is the most valuable gift you can offer a teacher. You don’t need to volunteer to help the teacher, but there are other ways that you can show your support. I once organized my child’s class holiday party and came in to see it through to the clean-up. The teacher didn’t get a gift from me that year, so I apologized. My best gift to her was just knowing that she would not be worrying about school’s last week, and I had to apologize. There are many ways you can express appreciation and help your child’s teacher. You can’t go wrong with a child who has put their heart into it.

Are there any gift-giving ideas for teachers that have been a hit? Please let us know.

Have you got any more ideas of great gifts for teachers? We’d love to hear from you in the comment section!

They’ve worked hard all school year. As summer breaks approach, here’s what you can get them.

Anything that students or their families give teachers at the close of school will be accepted by them. What are they really looking for?

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Community to find out what teachers really want at the conclusion of a long schoolyear. Take their suggestions into consideration as summer breaks approach.

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“1. We don’t expect anything and appreciate everything. 2. The best thing about handwritten notes or cards is that they are kept safe and can be treasured. If we’re talking about actual gifts I have enjoyed, there are some that I love. Flair pens can be used at any time. Parents have often asked me what my favourite Starbucks beverage is, and they deliver it. It’s a great way to get started the day.” — Jen Trotter Milke. “I don’t like wine or coffee so I have to give them back. I love anything useful! It’s all things useful, such as cute notepads. Because I am a huge believer in books and love to read, my children know this. Gift cards or books are always appreciated. While I value any gesture of appreciation from my children and their families I treasure a heartfelt letter, drawing, or note. We ended up with a beautiful bouquet of all kinds of flowers.” — Geri Gorman Boegner Teacherspayteachers.com gift cards are great as well as personal ones to Target or Walmart/ other places the teacher may have on their favorites.” — Kate Patterson “My favorites are handwritten notes of thanks from the kids or parents. They are always handy to refer back to on difficult days. It’s also awesome when the parent sends me a POSITIVE email and copies my principal on it! This means so much!” — Jenny Werner Burke Supplies for hands-on projects that would typically come from my own money. Do you appreciate it? Mia. Lynn DB I know it is not as practical as a Starbucks gift card, but it helps me to know that my efforts are not in vain. My soul is satisfied knowing that my efforts have made a positive difference.” Heather Hein Vernon. “One year my students pooled together money to purchase a gift card for a spa. Best.present.ever.”– Beth Zarling “Nice pens, pads of paper for ‘to do’ lists.”–Christina Snyder