This week is teacher appreciation week at our school. Dd has a male teacher this year and I have the hardest time coming up with gift ideas for him. In years past, I have always had flowers delivered to her teacher, but for some reason, I don't think he would be thrilled at getting those. Can you all give me any ideas of a little something to get him? Dd already wrote him a little note in a thank you card, but I would really like to get him a little something too. Any ideas??

By Trina~moderator on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 12:59 pm:

How about a gift certificate to a book store?

My kids just gave their teachers gifts today. I was able to get two mini rose plants for FREE with 2 gold coins at our grocery store. Woo hoo!

By Kaye on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 01:22 pm:

We do a whole week here. monday was bring a flower day, tuesday we did breakfast for all the teachers (pta sponsered), wed the pta did small gift bags for each one, thursday the pta is doing a lunch and a class parent or two will be babysitting for a bit so they can enjoy the lunch. Not sure about friday. I appreciate my teachers and don't mind sending in flowers, but we do a big end of the year gift for those teachers that were top notch, I hate feeling like i have to get something else!

So men teacher ideas...i say you can't go wrong with a gift certificate, book store, pet store, oshmans, home depot. You could buy him a small flashlight with a cute note about helping light your child's future. That could be as nice or cheap as you want.

By Reds9298 on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 02:48 pm:

As a teacher, although female, I can say that I think a gift cert. for a bookstore (even $10, doesn't have to be a lot) is a great idea!

By Reds9298 on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 02:48 pm:

Also love the little flashlight idea!

By Yjja123 on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 03:02 pm:

I made a male teacher a gift basket with homemade brownies, candy, etc. He loved it.

By Vicki on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 05:09 pm:

Thanks for all the great ideas ladies. I am going to put some of them in my memory bank for the end of the year gift. After talking with dh and dd about it tonight, we have decided on a Sporting Goods gift card. That way he can use it for either himself or something for his family. Thanks again for the great suggestions!

By Dawnk777 on Thursday, May 5, 2005 - 01:05 am:

One year, I got gift cards from Blockbuster and bought small boxes of microwave popcorn. Both teachers loved them!