Year end gifts for teachers

It's that time of year again we're parents are looking at what they can get there kids teacher as a 'thank you gift". We know most parents want to give something useful, wallet friendly and that's not just going to get thrown in the bid once your kids left the classroom.

On doing a quick research I found a list of the worst and best gifts for teachers

Worst gifts given to teachers : 

* items with the worlds best teacher or # 1 teacher or the whole apple

* Mugs and candles - yip these are lovely ideas but most teachers have more candles and mugs then what they know what to do with. 

*. Homemade food - yip that's a tricky one , most of this ends up in the bin as teach don't really trust there student cooking/baking skills. Most teachers have flashes of kids nose picking and nail biting that goes on in the classroom that they can't really see themselves eating the treats. Even though they know and understand the thought and time taken in making the gift.

* Cash : gift cards are a favorite, but actual money in an envelope is awkward.


Great ideas for teachers : 

*  Gift cards - are always a great thing to get, not only can the teacher get something that want or spend some time pampering themselves.. some teachers use the gift cards to general stores to buy things for there classroom.

* hand made crafts - most teachers think this is a very special gift and keep them ,anything from a special drawing to a personalized trinket for the Christmas tree. See tomorrow post on ideas.

* class gift is a great way to say thanks not only can you really spoil the teacher but it helps everyone not having to find a gift. 

* store bought treats : another good gift is things like chocolate, popcorn ,fudge the gifts are endless. And who can resist a good old treat. 

* Stationary hamper - Putting together a basket of goodies that they use during year 

Happy making or buying : )