6 Gift Ideas for Preschool Teachers (Under $10)

on December 16, 2009 at 7:42 AM

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If you're still looking for a gift for your child's preschool teacher, moms in the CafeMom Newcomer's Club have some great gift ideas that won't break the bank.

My daughter and I are going to Michael's tomorrow to buy some ornaments to paint (they're only 50 cents to a dollar each). She'll make each of her teachers one, and we're baking cookies. — Maries_Mom23

My kid's teachers are getting homemade Pumpkin bread and homemade fudge. Last year, I got a really cool jar and filled it with hand-dipped Pretzels that I made. My son's teacher loved it! I think teachers really like personal stuff that your child makes. My mom was a teacher for over 30 years and she kept all the things that were original and personal. — cheer4nan2

My son has one teacher and two aides in his classroom. I am getting them each a Starbucks gift card with $5 to $10, depending on how our finances are looking. Not much, but it will get them a nice cup of coffee. — MrsTWalsh

I got my son's preschool teacher a hot chocolate set at Target for $6. It's a mug and two different types of hot chocolate. It's adorable. — ZacharyCainsMom

The parents at our preschool pool their money ($5 to $10 each) and give a gift card to Barnes & Noble. The teachers end up with a nice sized gift card. — cypris420

I can tell you as a teacher, teaching your children is the best gift of all. Even something as simple as a "Thank You" is all we need! The gifts the children make or gifts that you make as a family are super special! — julierae

What are you getting your child's preschool teacher?

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About the author Suzanne Murray

is the Parenting & Political editor at The Stir/Moms Matter 2012.

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Comments (5)

aidensmomma508

on Dec 16, 2009 at 8:29 AM

I am making mini bread loafs in cute christmas ceramic pans.

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TKsMommie

on Dec 16, 2009 at 12:51 PM

My kids made glass ornaments that they swirled the paint in, they look beautiful and my son can't wait to give them to his teacher and her assistant. I will also be adding a card thanking both of them for everything they have done for him so far this year!

jgal29

on Dec 16, 2009 at 3:46 PM

We always do giftcards

momofbrooke

on Dec 16, 2009 at 8:07 PM

I went to Pier 1 and got each of my daughter's teachers/paras/therapists a nice nylon reusable bag that can go in their purse or bag. They were $2.99 each. It is something they will always use and think of my daughter when they use it.

Nonmember comment from cheryl fenton

on Dec 17, 2009 at 4:27 PM

We went to ACMoore and bought some porcelain circle ornaments for $1.50 and picture frames for $2. she had a ball painting them and her teachers loved them.