Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
And now it’s that time of the year, let the shopping begin! It’s not always easy to find that perfect gift and many parents struggle to figure out an appropriate gift for a teacher. We thought it might help if we gave you a list of some of our all-time favorites.
It’s nice when a parent shares a favorite food and includes the recipe. One parent made a batch of Chex Mix and put it in individual decorative tins for the whole staff. Another was a fresh loaf of specialty bread and jelly from a local bakery. Gift cards to a coffee place, movie theatre or bookstore is a great thought. Personalized stationery, decorative bookmarkers, plants, and key chains are also among our favorites along with an oversized mug with packets of hot chocolate. And of course, just a simple handmade card with a heartfelt thank you can go a long way to making spirits brighter!
One year a group of parents got together and put in a few dollars each to send the staff out to dinner! What a wonderful idea and economical too!
The bottom line is TRULY it’s not the cost of the gift, but the heartfelt thanks behind it! If you’re happy with the care your child is getting, kind words go a long way.
~ Jackie & Jo-Jo
