By Allison Drake, creator of Room Mom 101
As a room parent, you might feel confused as to teacher gift giving. You may be asking yourself how often, what to give and how much money do you have to spend. Speaking as a teacher, I can honestly say that I don't expect to receive gifts from my students. If I do happen to receive something from a student it does make me feel loved and appreciated though. Here are some suggestions for no cost gifts for the teacher OR room parent:
Great Teacher Gift Ideas
- List the top ten reasons they like the teacher.
- Share a story of a time the teacher helped them in school.
- Tell the teacher why she inspires them.
- Share a story of when the teacher helped them get over an obstacle.
- Tell the teacher how he/she the was instrumental in helping them reach a goal they had set.
(If the children are too young to write a letter, have them draw a picture of the teacher at a moment that was special to them.)
- If you have rubber stamps, use them to personalize some stationery for the teacher with stamps that are geared for his interests.
- A thank you card {handwritten by the student of course!}
- A picture drawn by the student.
- Write a poem or story.
- Create a Wordle.
- Make a scrapbook.
Whether you write a letter, buy a gift, or make something, by keeping the individual's interests and personality in mind, you'll end up with the ideal gift!
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Allison Drake created Room Mom 10,1 taught 3rd grade, and worked as a reading interventionist -- currently she's teaching 1st grade and LOVES it. She has 4 children (2 boys & 2 girls). She has lived in 9 different places, but loves the small town life...especially for raising kids! Read more about her on Room Mom 101.
