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Do you buy them for your kids teachers? How much do you spend?
Yes I have done. As someone who works in a school I don't expect them but do appreciate them. Honestly do not go silly and think I've to spend a lot, you really don't.. A bar of chocolate (even just a freddo) or wine is perfect. It's the thought. A homemade card is better then brought. I prefer them as its nicer and I'm likely to keep them rather then a shop brought. Times are hard so do not make yourself more skint getting staff a present. If you've paper and colors and can't afford a gift go with a picture. If I'm honest I'd rather any cash be spent on the kids.
Jerseydrew thanks for sharing this. As a parent you feel pressure to buy , as every one else is. our class parents is doing a collection. £15 per a child . I personally can't afford that as have other children in the school to match that.
I did class collection last year and it was give what you can afford.
sarah4701 as a professional I'd rather you save your money. Then go without. Don't feel pressured into giving what you can't afford.
My children have all left school now but I never purchased a gift for any of them. We did invite our sons nursery teacher round for dinner once, as she was an amazing teacher.
Normally no we don't but as my daughter is leaving then yeah I will buy them something
Leannexxx What kind of thing will you be buying? Do you have a budget in mind?
SamGoodship I'm just thinking a few tubes for chocolates for all the teachers to be honest
As a teacher I would rather parents kept their money to spend on more important and necessary things.
It is lovely to get them but not necessary and my favourite ones are always the cards.
I get something for my sons nursery teachers, but that is because I personally wanted go thank them for how much they have helped him thrive over the last year.
Teacher gifts aren't necessary, a simple thank you is enough.
We don’t have kids yet but I would be inclined for my child to make home made gifts
Not got kids but both my parents were primary school teachers (retired now) and I remember last day of term was always like another christmas/easter with all the chocolate and gifts they got. I think it's a nice thing to do cause teachers put in a lot of work behind the scenes that often goes unappreciated.
Still in these times of financial difficulty I can see why people wouldn't, especially if their child has multiple teachers
jms19 I think it's always appreciated by school staff, but never expected by them which is the best way.
Not everyone has the same budget, and that's okay! If people who have the money want to buy gifts then they should, and people who don't have the money shouldn't feel bad for not being able to.
My child has three teachers in her class so it can add up quickly.
We love to buy the teachers a little something as a way of saying thank you. I find home bargains always do great things and reasonable prices.
I always panic about teacher presents because I don't know them what they might or might not like. Chocolate could be on diet or lactose intolerant. Flowers allergy. Cosmetics allergy 
No, a card will do. Many years ago when I was working in various charity shops the amount of "To Sir/Miss" mugs donated was embarrassing. I will say no more on this subject.
It's a token of thanks for a job well done. It should be a 'token' not a show off gift. I always encouraged our children to hand make a card to accompany any gift.
I think buying teachers gifts is pointless, 99% ends up in charity shops, if you want to show appreciation i think baked goods or crafts made by the child is better than a mug or keyring that says best teacher.
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