https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:37:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-teacher-gifts-help-a-beginner-out#post-2925804 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:55:54 +0000 SteelerGirl 2925804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always get gift cards for my kids teachers because I know they can get what they actually want. But I also include a handwritten note about how grateful I am for them. </p> <p>Check out sugarwish for a really clever way to get them exactly what they want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-teacher-gifts-help-a-beginner-out#post-2925675 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:19:15 +0000 Clementine12 2925675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jess1483: @erinbaderin: haha it means the same here in Colorado too! </p> <p>I hardly know the woman since pandemic protocols mean a wave hello and goodbye most days so I think I'll write a letter from me, one from DD, and get her a gift card. Maybe to somewhere more unique than Starbucks or Amazon... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-teacher-gifts-help-a-beginner-out#post-2925674 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:04:33 +0000 Jess1483 2925674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: when I taught preschool and a friend had my son in her class, I gave her a bottle of wine with the label “I think my child is the reason you drink.” </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-teacher-gifts-help-a-beginner-out#post-2925673 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:02:40 +0000 erinbaderin 2925673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jess1483: I'm glad you didn't! A friend of mine is a teacher and I think any kid who brought him that kind of edibles would become the new favourite. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-teacher-gifts-help-a-beginner-out#post-2925672 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:52:48 +0000 Jess1483 2925672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: I realized how it sounded when I re-read if, but was too lazy to fix it ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-teacher-gifts-help-a-beginner-out#post-2925669 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:50:33 +0000 erinbaderin 2925669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jess1483: I'm sure this isn't what you meant but marijuana is legal in Canada and the idea of getting preschool teachers weed gummies is making me laugh and laugh. </p> <p>I think you could do an actual gift or (probably preferred) a gift card. For some reason cash seems awkward to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-teacher-gifts-help-a-beginner-out#post-2925668 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:12:50 +0000 Bluemasonjar 2925668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our school shares a Favorite Things list for each teacher with ideas. I usually pick up a treat like their preferred candy and a $20 gift card. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-teacher-gifts-help-a-beginner-out#post-2925654 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:37:40 +0000 LadyDi 2925654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our preschool teachers have wishlists for their classroom so I bought an item off of that and I’m giving them each a small gift card </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-teacher-gifts-help-a-beginner-out#post-2925652 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:09:42 +0000 bhbee 2925652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think gift card and note is perfect! If it’s just from us I aim for $20-25 gifts (we did more when it was full time care) but I think anything will be appreciated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-teacher-gifts-help-a-beginner-out#post-2925647 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:27:35 +0000 Jess1483 2925647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I received a wide variety of gifts when I was a preschool teacher. By far the best were handwritten letters, so I think you are right on the nose there. (One of my favorites was when the mom just wrote exactly what her son said in typical Preschool-ease.) Then a small token gift, like a gift card or edible would be nice, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-teacher-gifts-help-a-beginner-out#post-2925637 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:14:08 +0000 Clementine12 2925637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's my first time. No one seems to be starting group gift. Small school, my daughter goes 3 hours/day 5 days/week.</p> <p>What is the appropriate amount to spend? Am I supposed to get a physical gift, a gift card, or just give cash?</p> <p>My only thought so far is to write a letter about the positive changes I have noticed in DD1 (starting to read, loves going to school, etc). Maybe with a gift card? Coffee or something... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-pj-brands-5yo#post-2922650 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:05:40 +0000 graceandjoy 2922650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: Oh man I hope my son won't be doing this lol! I have 2 girls and their PJs literally go through 3 girls (I hand them down after my oldest, and they come back for my middle), and they are all still fine (all sorts of brands). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-pj-brands-5yo#post-2922640 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:11:12 +0000 wrkbrk 2922640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just saw these bee responses! Thanks y’all! HA it is! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-pj-brands-5yo#post-2922614 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:55:28 +0000 julie31 2922614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 6 yo has ripped every single Carter’s PJ bottoms he owns. I bought 4 Hanna Anderson PJs 3 months ago. He managed to wear out one of those in less than a month but customer service was awesome and they replaced it! Since then, knock on wood, no more holes. They definitely hold up better than Carter’s. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-pj-brands-5yo#post-2922587 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:39:37 +0000 Mrs. Starfish 2922587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for Hanna Andersson! About a year ago, I decided I was DONE with Carter's... </p> <p>I've successfully found a lot of Hanna Andersson on poshmark and also zulily to save $$. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-pj-brands-5yo#post-2922586 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:09:50 +0000 caitcat 2922586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My six year old rips holes in the knees of almost every pair of regular pants, but her Hanna Andersson pjs have lasted years - somehow she's fit in the same size for many seasons and they're still in great shape for her little sister. </p> <p>I actually watched her trip and somehow tear her pants on our baseboard the other day. I still don't understand how that was even possible! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-pj-brands-5yo#post-2922585 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:33:25 +0000 wrkbrk 2922585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: We need to outfit them with mini cameras to see just wth goes on! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-pj-brands-5yo#post-2922584 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:31:26 +0000 Corduroy 2922584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: This made me laugh. My 5 year old has tears in the knees of all of his regular pants but I haven't seen any tears in the PJs. I wish I could help with recommendations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-pj-brands-5yo#post-2922583 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:24:55 +0000 wrkbrk 2922583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These are the latest ones he ripped. Why did I buy them so in advance of easter?! 🤣 Then again for $8 I guess that’s on me. </p> [attach=5342/21/qopalk.277x600.F8992C30-405C-4353-9BEE-AE7096335449.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-pj-brands-5yo#post-2922582 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:08:13 +0000 bhbee 2922582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: I actually think they are really cute too! I ordered some robot loose fit ones for his Easter basket :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-pj-brands-5yo#post-2922581 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:52:48 +0000 wrkbrk 2922581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: Yep yep I think not getting snug fit is the answer. That hadn’t occurred to me. His real pants fair better but not my much 😩 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-pj-brands-5yo#post-2922580 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:52:07 +0000 wrkbrk 2922580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: Like how / why? What are they doing?! 🤣 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-pj-brands-5yo#post-2922579 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:51:48 +0000 wrkbrk 2922579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny: Ah good tip - loose fit! I hadn’t thought of that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-pj-brands-5yo#post-2922578 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:01:26 +0000 JennyPenny 2922578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 6yo has gone through the knees of all his snug fit PJs, even a nicer pair of Leveret! The only thing that works for him are the loose fit ones, and for that Carter’s has been just fine. He chews on his knees though and that’s a big source of the problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-pj-brands-5yo#post-2922577 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:39:54 +0000 meadow 2922577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Primary feel thicker than carters....though I cant say my almost 5yo have ever ripped their pjs haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-pj-brands-5yo#post-2922576 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:33:43 +0000 bhbee 2922576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have never had a pair of Hanna Andersson pjs rip and my 6yo rips all his regular pants. Expensive though I know, helps if you have someone to pass to! Also I don’t know which Carters you’re buying, but if it’s the snug fit, I’ve also had luck with the looser fit ones - I think they rip less, maybe they can give more or something? I’m so over buying this kid new pants so I feel your pain!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-pj-brands-5yo#post-2922574 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:02:51 +0000 wrkbrk 2922574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi all! I recognize this could be an issue with me 😬 but it drives me CRAZY when my 5 year old rips the knees of his PJ pants, like, immediately. I’ve had this happen with many brands, but especially Carter’s it seems. I don’t even know how he does it, but by the second wash there’s usually at least one hole in the knee!?<br /> What are your favorite brands for kid PJs that hold up? TIA! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3yo-delays-hearing-loss-speech-issues/page/2#post-2919328 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:59:39 +0000 Chuckles 2919328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@smuckers: Yay! That's so great! One of my favorite things about teaching is to have parents feel like their kids are in the right place and will be supported and happy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3yo-delays-hearing-loss-speech-issues#post-2919327 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:48:44 +0000 agold 2919327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@smuckers: :heart: :heart: :heart: Amazing update. I'm so happy for you all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3yo-delays-hearing-loss-speech-issues#post-2919324 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:34:47 +0000 smuckers 2919324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just giving another update to this. </p> <p>The new preschool has been amazing. We're not even through the first week, and we know it's the place for us. </p> <p>I used to spend 100% of the time she was in preschool filled with anxiety about how she was doing and how bad our report was going to be. Every report we got was from an exasperated teacher, who indicated to us that our 3 year old was out of control. Reports were "She doesn't listen, she can't sit still, she isn't ready." I cried a lot during that week and a half, and questioned myself constantly. I had thought she was SO ready to try preschool, and this teacher, who has been a teacher for years, is telling me that I was wrong. I truly do think DD was too busy at school to notice that this teacher didn't like her/had clearly labeled her a problem child, but I worried that she would eventually see that and take it to heart.</p> <p>Three days in at her new preschool, and she forgot to kiss me goodbye this morning because she was so excited to go to school. Every report we've gotten has been "she's very busy but she's trying so hard and doing so well! She's exactly where we expect a 3 year old to be." They're excited to see her in the morning. Her teacher says she has zero concerns about DD's hearing ("She's just a little too busy to listen sometimes, but that's really normal"). </p> <p>Today at pickup, her teacher told us that she sat still on the mat for circle for the first time, and told us that she had an awesome day. Three days in. I cried happy, grateful tears. </p>