CLASS HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS PROFESSIONAL

Buy five reusable shopping bags, roll up four and put them inside the leftover bag, tie the handles shut with ribbon.ĩ – Music downloads can be for personal or professional use.ġ0 – Deliver planning/work day snacks for your child’s classroom support team. Don’t worry if Martha Stewart wouldn’t approve about the presentation, good food tastes great with or without fancy ribbons and bows.ħ – Buy a festive gift bag or box from the dollar store, fill with assorted candies and treats.Ĩ – Help them shop green. If you are cooking for a group, then give individual portions. Consider sharing your specialty instead of only giving baked goods – casseroles are nice to take home after a day at work home canned fruits, veggies or preserves are a treat chocolate covered strawberries are easy and look impressive. (I hope she doesn’t read this!)Ħ – Food of any kind. I’m putting copies of the nomination letters with pictures of the children in a notebook that will be her Holiday present from the class. I organized classroom parents to nominate my daughter’s teacher for a local news program’s “Teacher of the Week” contest. This can be a one-time occurrence or a longer commitment depending on your availability.ĥ – If you believe that your child’s teacher is “Teacher of the Year” material, nominate him/her! This is what I’m doing this year. Ask what you can do that will help save the teacher time. Reading a child’s own words of gratitude is priceless to someone who works with children (and a great lesson for your child).Ĥ – Volunteer more in the classroom.

Let your child finish the sentence: “You’re the best teacher because…” or “Top 5 reasons you’re my favorite speech therapist…” Take a picture of your child working on the project to include as part of the gift. “You’re the first teacher to make school fun for Riley.” “Your positive attitude motivates my son more than any OT he’s ever had.”Ģ – Send a copy of your letter to their boss for their employee file – your gift will be appreciated again at employee review time.ģ – Depending upon your child’s age and abilities, let your child write (or dictate) a card or letter. Put what you say to friends and family in writing. 1 – Don’t just write a note, write a note with details.

Class holiday gift ideas