https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:15:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2510409 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 12:00:34 +0000 MrsLonghorn 2510409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes - small things though, like flowers from the grocery store, or breakfast tacos from the drive-thru.</p> <p>actually, our lead teacher mentioned this morning that she had a biopsy yesterday and was really stressed about it -- so i'll be bringing her flowers at pickup this afternoon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2510387 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:46:44 +0000 nana87 2510387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>it's actually against the center policy to give gifts, thoguh a couple times per year the parents organize a group gift--like we jointly all pitched in for starbucks gift cards once, and an edible arrangement another time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2510308 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:24:58 +0000 catlady 2510308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't but I sort of wish I could. The reason I don't is because there are so many people helping out. Between her main teachers, the teachers in the adjoining room who often help in her room, the admins who cover in the morning and evening, the teachers' assistants, and the music teachers, I think there are 15 people who regularly come into contact with my LO. At Christmas we only gave gifts to her 3 main teachers and I realized after the fact that I really hurt the feelings of some of the others. It sucked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2510219 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 08:40:14 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2510219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: oh that's so smart! I might do that too! :) I haven't done anything yet because there are so many rotating teachers and I can't get a good handle on who I should bring something for! But a single flower would be doable ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2510205 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 08:33:55 +0000 regberadaisy 2510205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: :heart: I think I'm going to pick some tulips up at the store next time and have the girls hand them out. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2510203 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 08:33:18 +0000 regberadaisy 2510203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: can you believe most of the teachers at my daycare don't drink coffee?! 😮 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2510189 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 08:26:31 +0000 Happygal 2510189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JenGirl: In my experience, food and coffee is always a hit with teachers. Bagels are great b/c you can eat them on the go, and you can easily provide a variety. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2510185 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 08:24:28 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2510185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is definitely something I want to do! As a teacher it always made my day when a student would bring me something little...a flower, a note, a muffin, etc. Knowing a parent was thankful for the hard work I put in every day was so encouraging. &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2510156 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 08:01:29 +0000 regberadaisy 2510156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JenGirl: I think breakfast is always a good idea! Or what about a box of assorted granola bars? I know sometimes if they're low on numbers our teachers might only get a 30 minute lunch break. So that might be good to have on hand for them? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2510149 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 07:51:06 +0000 JenGirl 2510149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually was just thinking that I want to do this for the 4 main teachers in my son's room. I absolutely love them and they've been super accommodating with working with me so that I can come nurse at lunch 1-2 days per week. Any suggestions about things to take? I was thinking bagels and cream cheese but am still thinking about other options. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2510083 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 06:57:18 +0000 looch 2510083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't, because I don't want it to be construed as it being some kind of thing between us for preferential treatment.</p> <p>I do bring stuff for the classroom on occasion, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2510072 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 06:43:02 +0000 Happygal 2510072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I give simple things from time to time to her daycare teacher--cut flowers from our garden, nice candy b/c I know she has a sweet tooth, a note of thanks. My mom had us do this for our teachers growing up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2509714 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:35:18 +0000 regberadaisy 2509714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Charm54: that's really nice! Who doesn't love timbits?!?! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2509703 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:23:20 +0000 Charm54 2509703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but sometimes I'll pick up a box of timbits for them while I'm getting my coffee on the way to drop off </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2509668 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 13:46:08 +0000 snowjewelz 2509668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I don't drop off or pick up lol! My mom gets more info out of the teachers usually. DH doesn't like to chitchat, lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2509475 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 12:07:47 +0000 regberadaisy 2509475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: all the teachers at our center are very friendly! You should chat with them more! I bet you will hear more interesting tidbits if you befriend them a little. ;)</p> <p>@LovelyPlum: yay! That's awesome! Sure, they make a paycheck but I think everyone likes to feel appreciated. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2509471 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 12:02:45 +0000 LovelyPlum 2509471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, when I can! I like to bring in Starbucks travellers for the teachers, and we recently surprised LO's head teacher for her birthday. They take such good care of her, and they genuinely love the kids. I feel like it is the least I can do!</p> <p>ETA: I know they get paid and all, but in reality, the vast sums of $$ we pay go toward licensing, insurance, etc. We go to a non-profit daycare, and while the teachers aren't poor, they're not making money hand over fist, either. So yes, I like to make them feel appreciated for all the times they go above and beyond for my little girl! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2509313 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:33:09 +0000 snowjewelz 2509313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's so sweet of you! </p> <p>We don't interact that much with our teachers; I don't even know if they are married/have kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-buy-gifts-for-teachers-just-because#post-2509292 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:16:59 +0000 regberadaisy 2509292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We *really* like our girls teachers right now. </p> <p>DD2's one teacher has a 15m at home and she was asking where we bought the little green pouches we've been using. We got talking about how pouches are so expensive! So I was ordering something from Amazon the other day and threw a box of Little Green Pouches in there for her little boy! :happy: </p> <p>We really appreciate how much our girls teachers love them and take such great care of them! </p>