Oct 09 2008
Do You Give Teacher Gifts?
My youngest started preschool this past year and one of the things I was faced with was parties at school. There seemed to be a new holiday creep up every week, which caused us to have to purchase items for the party and sometimes even happies or gifts.
We often purchased happies for the kids but I often wondered should I be getting omething for the teacher as well? It would probably be nice to say, “thank you” to your child’s hard working teacher. Think about the things she does for your child. Wouldn’t it be nice to give back in some way, even if it’s not a special occasion.
I really liked the idea of these personalized mugs as a gift. Most teachers enjoy a good cup of coffee so I’m sure this is a gift that they would enjoy.
One of the first things toddlers learn is the word, “mine.” They would like to think that everything they pick up is theirs. During this phase the kids are learning about social skills and sharing. To expect toddlers to be happy about sharing is a little far-fetched. Parents need to have realistic expectations during this time. One of the ways parents can teach kids to share is by modeling it themselves. It is a difficult phase to get through.
