Gift Ideas for Teachers/Teaching Assistants/Dinner Ladies

maisiescamp

babyboysmommy wrote: »

Does everyone give their child's teacher & TA a gift? I was just going to get DS to make them cards. Is that not considered a politically correct thing to do? Should we send in gifts as well?

My daughter only started school in Sept so this will be her first christmas there so this is all new to us too! However I will be sending in Christmas Cards from her but that is it, I don't think presents are particularly necessary at this point. I will however do thank you presents at the end of the school year.

boglesmum

Sorry, not much help now, but when we were in midst of jam making in August, I snaffled away 4 jars for teachers and ta's christmas presents. Going to get the kids to write the sticker, and a (virtually) free, and I hope useful gift.

rainmac

We are going to plant crocus bulbs in little pots and decorate the pots, not expensive but a thoughtful pressie I think and a bit different to the usual chocs/biscuits etc.

benbenandme

I always go for an oxfam / unicef education gift, this year I have gone for "provide a child with a years supply of pens, pencils, exercise books etc. It cost £9.50 and will be sent for the teacher / ta's together. The last two years ds has had jobshare teachers, so this worked out cheaper than trying to get individual gifts for them and the 2 ta's

Its also easy for ds to carry (in an envelope), can't be recycled through the school fete and is good for the charity too

SUESMITH_2

thats a nice gift, as is the jam - that will keep and you wont be snowed under with things to eat there and then

lilly81

Has anyone got any suggestions of what I can give to my sons' one to one TA?
My son is autistic and being a handful at school at the moment. This is the first time he's had a one to one and I know she wont be getting gifts from the other parents.
I was thinking of something personal my son could make for her?
Any ideas guys?

Lower_North

As the OH of a teacher, the best gift she had was when several mums clubbed together and booked her a meal in a nice restaurant. (she just said anything when they club together rather than those "best teacher mugs")

ORRRRRRRR

A bottle of Scotch for the husband of the teacher, who has to listen to all the stories about the kids every night, and must just smile and say "yes dear".

MrsCrafty

Lower_North wrote: »

As the OH of a teacher, the best gift she had was when several mums clubbed together and booked her a meal in a nice restaurant. (she just said anything when they club together rather than those "best teacher mugs")

ORRRRRRRR

A bottle of Scotch for the husband of the teacher, who has to listen to all the stories about the kids every night, and must just smile and say "yes dear".

You made me giggle I have visions now of our teachers wondering why they got scotch and point to the care 'IT'S FOR YOUR HUSBAND LUV'.....:rotfl:

jlp76

lilly81 wrote: »

Has anyone got any suggestions of what I can give to my sons' one to one TA?
My son is autistic and being a handful at school at the moment. This is the first time he's had a one to one and I know she wont be getting gifts from the other parents.
I was thinking of something personal my son could make for her?
Any ideas guys?

My two boys have autism so I also make an effort gift wise for their TAs (and teachers but often it's the TAs who must be exhausted some days).

In the past I've sent Yankee Candles, wine (I imagine they need it after a term with one of my boys!), home made bath bombs (easy), when ds1 left the school I made a photo album for his TA who had had him for years, when a teacher left last year I got her flowers and a nice vase - I know the flowers will die but hoped the vase will be a memory for her. This year I'm probably doing ES mints - hopefully the boys will help decorate them and some fudge. Hopefully the boys will decorate the labels. I make an effort with the cards to express how much I appreciate them!

mr_knight

benbenandme wrote: »

I always go for an oxfam / unicef education gift, this year I have gone for "provide a child with a years supply of pens, pencils, exercise books etc. It cost £9.50 and will be sent for the teacher / ta's together. The last two years ds has had jobshare teachers, so this worked out cheaper than trying to get individual gifts for them and the 2 ta's

Its also easy for ds to carry (in an envelope), can't be recycled through the school fete and is good for the charity too

I love this idea. Think it is really thoughtful and could even be used in lessons.