teacher gifts

[LivingAlmostLarge]

my duaghter started preschool part time this year and has teachers. I was thinking of teacher gifts so I made some hot chocolate mixes in cute ikea bottles. Then white chocolate craberry macademia cookies, salted caramels in a nice bag. Is this good? All home made I just wonder how to tell if people like foodie gifts?

[bjl584]

I'd probably give a gift card or something honestly. It seems like everyone is allergic to everything anymore or on a diet of somekind. Don't get me wrong, it sounds like a great gift. There are just too many unknown variables when it comes to giving someone food as a gift.

[phantom]

My mom is a secretary at an elementary school, so she gets tons of gifts from students every Christmas. She loves when she gets homemade treats as long as they're tasty (and most homemade treats are). So, if your daughter's teachers are anything like my mom, I'm sure they will love the hot chocolate and cookies. The Ikea bottles might be a little less welcome, but if they make for a cute presentation, I'd include them anyway.

In general, consumable gifts are more welcome than things that can be kept. After a year or two, most of the people who work in schools have all the mugs, candles, and Christmas themed decor they can possibly use. So, they have to either start re-gifting/returning things or getting rid of their old gifts.

[disneysteve]

I think that sounds very nice. I'm sure it will be appreciated. As always with gifts, it is the thought that counts. Even if the teacher doesn't like hot chocolate, they'll appreciate the thought and the effort that went into it.

[gostumpy]

I'd probably give a gift card or something honestly. It seems like everyone is allergic to everything anymore or on a diet of somekind. Don't get me wrong, it sounds like a great gift. There are just too many unknown variables when it comes to giving someone food as a gift.

Unfortunately this fear keeps 90+% of people from getting homemade heartfelt gifts,

If they're allergic they'll be aware enough to ask what is in it... more likely than not they are not allergic though!

[nalidixic]

my duaghter started preschool part time this year and has teachers. I was thinking of teacher gifts so I made some hot chocolate mixes in cute ikea bottles. Then white chocolate craberry macademia cookies, salted caramels in a nice bag. Is this good? All home made I just wonder how to tell if people like foodie gifts?

This sounds really good! I'd give that and not thing twice about it. Even if the teacher has an allergy the thought counts and she could share it with her family instead of eating all of it.

[Nika]

I don't have to deal with this yet as my child is not in school, but I find it strange that gifts to teachers are allowed (especially monetary ones like gift cards) for those who have power or influence over others (and teachers do -- they have discretion over grades).

Pretty soon we will be tipping policeman who take accident reports (for excellent service and dedication, of course).
I lived in a couple of countries where such concept would be seen completely wrong, as teacher is seen as an authority figure.

That being said, when LO goes to school, if everyone else gives gifts, I would too - would not want to put my child in a different position.

[ValQue]

I think your gift is very thoughtful. When my young ones were in school years and years ago, we used to give homemade gifts such as baked goods as well. We would give a $5-10 gift-card with the homemade gifts too if we thought our children's teachers really helped our children succeed in the classroom.

[creditcardfree]

Consumable gifts are perfect for teachers who get many many gifts every season. I made homemade biscotti and chai tea mix one year and it seemed to be well received. The other one well liked was a $10 gift card to Panera...one can go for lunch, breakfast, or pick up a loaf of bread for dinner or to a party.

[KevinBrown1]

I think in a different way. In my opinion, gift should be useful to the receiver. Talking about gift for teacher, you can think of pen set. It will be a great gift. Moreover, whenever, she will use the pen, she will remember your daughter.