Should I do something for Teacher Appreciation?

[anna7602]

I usually have DD write a note or draw something for her teachers, then I contribute $ to the parent-organized stuff. Are the parents at your school getting together to do anything? Ours is having little treats and snacks delivered all week.

[lurknomore]

Our directors organize stuff for the teachers but also encourage parents to do something separately. That usually amounts to $25 gc somewhere per teacher. It really adds up, but I figure they see my kids more than I do, so....

[6fsn]

Our pto sent a flyer- today was write a note to the teacher, Wednesday is write a note to the specials teachers, Friday is bring something for the classroom.

[dancingirl21]

I'm wondering this too. We gave generous gift cards at Christmas. Do I need to do this too? Maybe just a cute card with our thanks that J can color or something.

[nessness]

I'd probably do a card and small gift for each one.

A s/o question - if your daycare has suggested things to do every day, do you do all of them, or just pick a couple? The things are all inexpensive, but it just seems like a hassle to do five different things.

[cgpm]

As a teacher, a nice card would be perfectly fine with me. And if your kid writes/colors and contributes to said card, even better!

[andwhat]

May 2, 2016 11:40:03 GMT -5 nessness said:

I'd probably do a card and small gift for each one.

A s/o question - if your daycare has suggested things to do every day, do you do all of them, or just pick a couple? The things are all inexpensive, but it just seems like a hassle to do five different things.

I thought my daycare was alone in the daily thing. I think that is ridiculous. This is my first year though. I just put it all together in a gift bag and took it today. It was all about "sweet things." So they got some chocolates, Coldstone gift card, candle, and a painting from DD.

[Kit]

My daycare provider specifically wrote "Daycare provider appreciation day" on the calendar so I sort of feel obligated to do something, or I'll look like an ass. She is an in-home and has 4 "staff" members, so I need 5 gifts. I thought about doing a bottle of nail polish, fun nail file, maybe some candies.

[JRo]

My daycare had the same kind of message posted on the door this morning. There is no parent-organized deal. I suppose I might bring in donuts or something someday this week (with a card). I don't think I will do individual presents.

[feistypants]

We go to a small center. We're taking Munchkins for the teachers with a tag that says, "Thanks for caring for our Munchkin!"

[jeaniebueller]

I don't.

[cinco]

My older kids wrote a note, and I contributed to the PTA breakfasts. I'm not doing anything for the preschooler. We'll give a small token gift card at the EOY.

[HitchedIn2006]

Not doing anything for the daycare teachers... Only been there a few months and don't feel attached to the place.

[bcarp30]

I'm room parent and we all brought stuff for a lunch for the teachers today. I also bought them flowers, a giant chocolate bar ( they both mentioned they love chocolate) and a B&N gift card from the money parents gave me at the beginning of the year.

No idea what/if DD will do anything yet on her own.

[face]

DD's daycare didn't say anything, but I have a $25 gift card for each of her 2 teachers that I will be bringing to pick up today. She only attends 1 day per week usually, but lately I've had a lot more project work and they have been so flexible with me adding days.

[hw77]

I need to do something... our daycare is organizing things each day but I suppose I need to do something monetarily. Her two current teachers just started with thir class in the last 60 days so I didnt give these two current teachers Christmas Gifts as those two teachers have left....(way too much turn over in her class, oddly not the other infant/toddler rooms)

[indylady]

Ours asked that we bring stuff in every day. I like the idea but I feel like I'm running around everywhere on a scavenger hunt.

[nessness]

May 2, 2016 13:37:24 GMT -5 @pennypie said:

Our daycare has a day-by-day thing. Today was flowers, tomorrow a snack, Wednesday a card, Thursday supplies for the classroom, Friday is a lunch potluck.

I love DS's daycare so I have zero problem with this. His classroom teachers are amazing so I will get them all the things.

H's reaction when he saw the flyer I took home? "These greedy jerks." So I get that it seems kind of absurd if you're not connected to the people involved.

Lol at "greedy jerks." Does he know how little daycare workers get paid?!

[MDmomof2]

I don't do Teacher Appreciation Week but do get gift cards at the holidays and the end of the year. I think it's OK not to participate in this particular activity, but it would be nice to recognize them at some point during the year. Do what you feel comfortable with!

[starlily]

May 2, 2016 11:40:03 GMT -5 nessness said:

I'd probably do a card and small gift for each one.

A s/o question - if your daycare has suggested things to do every day, do you do all of them, or just pick a couple? The things are all inexpensive, but it just seems like a hassle to do five different things.

Ditto as to a card and small gift for each one. I usually do gift cards to Target, Panera, etc.

Our daycare gave us a flyer with suggested daily items. I'm just picking a couple of them, and only for the primary teachers. (I have 3 primary teachers and 3 assistants to buy for in total).

The suggestions we received:
Monday - healthy snack
Tuesday - a thank you note
Wednesday - something sweet
Thursday - a classroom supply
Friday - something pampering

The director also asked parents to donate towards her plan to buy the entire staff breakfast and lunch.

[Ashley&Scott]

Our DC doesn't do an organized gift from the parents. (Although management gives their own gift to the staff)

I bought Target gift cards for M's 3 teachers, I'm going to pick up flowers for them too.

[hainesherway]

May 2, 2016 13:37:24 GMT -5 @pennypie said:

Our daycare has a day-by-day thing. Today was flowers, tomorrow a snack, Wednesday a card, Thursday supplies for the classroom, Friday is a lunch potluck.

I love DS's daycare so I have zero problem with this. His classroom teachers are amazing so I will get them all the things.

H's reaction when he saw the flyer I took home? "These greedy jerks." So I get that it seems kind of absurd if you're not connected to the people involved.

Mine has this also.  Today was write your favorite teacher a note day, tomorrow is bring sweets, Thursday is bring flowers, and Friday is a lunch potluck.  I'll also try to participate every day because I love the teachers.  But I'll admit my first thought was that it was a bit much.