I am a teacher, and really don't expect any parents to give me a gift for teaching their child (not to say that if you DO choose to give one it won't be greatly appreciated). Many of my students are not from the wealthiest families, and I would NEVER want them to give me a gift at the expense of giving one to their child (as is the case with many of them). I teach because I love it. It is my career and I do get paid a salary for it.

That said, if you do choose to give your child's teacher a gift, as a little note, we have PLENTY of coffee mugs. Please don't bombard us with more every year. A gift card to a coffee shop or some other place is much more appreciated.

Thank you, Teacher (BK-758293) for your honesty and for being a great teacher to your students.

As a single mom of two, we don't have much money. We make something each year for our teachers; usually a homemade treat (tin of cookies or brownies) and also an ornament that we decorate together. Simple but personal. The kids like presenting them to their teachers too, and they can be shared with the class.