Comments on: Appreciation 7 days a week

By: Pauline

Pauline — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:16:39 +0000

Appalling! I was so shocked when I read Ellie’s comment. How ungrateful and uncaring can a person be?!!! While I do know a few teachers who would think the same thing as her, I do believe most teachers would be thankful for the time and energy put into this crafty idea; not to mention thought and love that was put into it.

Our district is one of the poorest in this half of the state. Many of our children’s families struggle with simply making ends meet. Gifts for the classroom are greatly needed. These could be crafting supplies, pencils, sharpie markers, crayons, rulers, books, binders, etc. The ideas in this craft are wonderful in the way that teachers need to pin things to their bulletin boards, hold papers together, and mark where students are in their reading books or placing notes in your lesson plans. Some of us are fortunate to have magnetic boards in our classrooms where we need strong magnets to hold things to the board.

Most teachers in my school will at one time or another use the soda vending machine. The coins would be put to good use – the teacher can choose to buy soda, water, or juice – what ever flavor they desire and whenever they want it.

Just the thought that a child or their parent wanted to thank me for the work I have tirelessly performed is exciting. Yes we could use a good letter to the Principal or the Human Resources Director and we could use a gift card to whatever place you desire, but its not the only thing in the world that counts. Prices of a gift received should never be equal to your appreciation.

By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:58:51 +0000

AS A TEACHER-This gift is amazing! It is so sweet and made with love! I treasure each mug, letter and gift and always think of that special student who gave it to me when I look at it/use it. Thank you for sharing your love <3

By: Carol

Carol — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:58:22 +0000

Love this idea and so many of the ideas on this website. I was in charge of Teacher Appreciation Week for many years (and still am) and we would look for ideas to give the teachers and staff (75 people) a daily treat. Although some of the above posters sound as though they were born with a silver spoon in their mouth, most of us have to work with a slim budget. All of the teachers were more than elated with the clever ideas and thoughts. Although my daughter has moved on from elementary school, the teachers there still comment on the gifts and treats they received while I was there.
I, myself, have been a dance teacher for more than 35 years and I have received some of the most “amazing” gifts. When you see the child run in with their gift for you and their eyes are lit up, you can’t help but appreciate it!!

By: Abby

Abby — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:01:01 +0000

I have a few things to say. First of all, this is soooooooo cute…I want!
Adorable! Wish I could have given this to my teachers!!
Second, I KNOW teacers appreciate gifts… they my not cost a lot of money or something they would have seen and bought or made, but they would still find a place for them. When I was in elementary school, I made my teacher a name poem. You know, where you write their name down the page and then come up with kind words that start with that letter in their name. Well, everyday at school I saw that hanging up in the classroom. And third, I want to speak directly to Ellie. Ellie, I don’t know who told you that a gift like that is not appreciated, but you need to wake up and smell the roses! I mean really, these are tough economical times and some people don’t make a ton of money so they don’t go and buy tiffany earrings for Ashley’s favorite teacher! A gift is a gift no matter how well made or how expensive. Plus, what teacher can’t use post-it notes, and magnets, ect? With a clever saying, too.
Oh and one more thing, call a therapist and buy your self something nice for Christmas. Whatever you do, do NOT buy a mug… or an apple realated item.

By: Debip

Debip — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:27:28 +0000

it is ALWAYS the thought that counts…
and I am sure the Ellie said her peace and left…
I like the idea of an I think of you gift and feel this is appropriate….for me.
My sons teacher is one of my good friends….

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:26:23 +0000

I loved doing things for my sons teachers when he was young and tried to give thought to what the teacher could use — never bought an apple related gift or mug. However, it got to the point at our school that a week of gifts was expected and children who couldn’t do it were embarrassed. How many jobs are gifts of any type expected — do you give them for your banker, postal carrier, property tax assessor for doing their job? A gift should be from the child’s heart and in the form of a thank you letter, not ‘stuff’. I subbed and heard how teachers talked about gifts and they often asked for kids to be in their class because they knew the mom did the best gifts. I love this cute idea though — it’s a fun gift. And teachers need to remember gifts of any kind cost MONEY and TIME from the parents.

By: Donna

Donna — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:20:45 +0000

Love the idea and I was a former teacher. Cheesy or not, it is a token of appreciation. It was a rude comment that should never have been made. Where was her sense of humor or feeling of gratitude? Wonder what her attitude is in her classroom?

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By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 04 May 2011 02:16:12 +0000

Thought this was a great idea and was preparing list to make, but then read some comments and started to question myself. However, I too think any teacher would LOVE to receive these items. They can all be used and with budget cuts in schools, I think it would be useful.

On a different note, at the beginning of school, I typed up a “Getting to Know my Teacher” questionaire asking them simple things like their favorite color, restaraunt, snack, candy, cookie/dessert, coffee/soda, one thing they’d like for their class room, etc. So for birthday, Christmas and teacher appreciation I can get them something I know they like. While I know they’d truly appreciate anything (afterall, it is the thought that counts), I’d hate to send Chocolate cookies if they prefer sugar… Just an idea…

By: EMC

EMC — Tue, 03 May 2011 06:21:04 +0000

Wow, Ellie. I pray that my children NEVER have to sit in your classroom. I almost started second-guessing all of the appreciative gestures that my children and I do for their teachers. I have a great appreciation and love for my kids’ teachers and we have fun showing them how much we love them. Why would you try to take that away from all of the teachers that DO appreciate that? Maybe it’s time for you to retire. I did my own rendition of this idea about 3 years ago and am repeating it this year for my boys’ teachers. The teachers always love them.