I’m a Former Kindergarten Teacher – What We Really Want for End of Year Gifts

IF you’re wondering what to get your child’s teacher for a year-end gift, don’t worry. We’ve got the answers to all your questions.

With many schools in the UK soon entering their six-week school holidays, many parents are faced with the difficult decision of what to give a teacher to thank them for their hard work.

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Especially now that the cost of living is so low that we are increasingly burdened with our wallets. If you don’t want to waste money on a gift that your child’s teacher won’t like or use, you’re going to have to take notes.

Luckily, a former teacher has made the decision a lot easier: he revealed which gifts teachers don’t want to receive.

Sidnie, a former kindergarten teacher from the US, posted on social media about the gifts teachers can’t stand, leaving many people completely baffled.

Sidnie confirmed that she and many of her teacher friends don’t want to receive candles, but they also can’t stand teachers’ mugs.

Instead, she revealed what parents should give instead — and it might surprise you.

Sidnie posted her short clip online with the caption: ‘As a mother and former kindergarten teacher…no more sulking please.’

She then said, “If you’re planning on giving your kids’ teachers an end-of-year gift, fine, go ahead and do it.”

Sidnie advised, “But don’t give them mugs. Don’t give them Bath and Body Works lotions and candles.

“They don’t want any clutter and they have a lot of mugs.”

Sidnie continued, “What they do want is cash and gift cards – Target gift cards, coffee gift cards, cash – please do that.

“Even a handwritten note is better than a mess.”

Sidnie later wrote, “If you know them well and you know they like something specific, that’s great! But if you don’t know them, cash and gift cards are best.”

The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @sidniesayshas clearly caused a lot of surprise, as the video has quickly been viewed 44,500 times.

However, social media users were stunned by Sidnie’s claims and many shared their thoughts in the comments.

If you plan to give me a gift, I will be very grateful!

Teacher, TikTok user

One person said, “I agree with you.”

Another added: “Lotions and candles are great, you can always use them.”

Need to buy a gift for a teacher?

IF you’re wondering whether to get your child’s teacher an end of year gift, look no further…

With the summer holidays fast approaching, Sarah Bull, Senior Digital Writer at Fabulous and mother of two, explains whether you should feel obliged to buy your children’s teachers a gift to celebrate the end of the school year.

Sarah said: “It can be quite a challenge to keep the children entertained during the six weeks they are out of school.

But before the school year is over, parents across the country are also trying to budget for gifts for their children’s teachers.

“When you have to buy in teachers, teaching assistants, special educational needs specialists and other beloved staff members, it can be an expensive proposition.

“And while many schools actively discourage parents from spending their money on end-of-year gifts for teachers, I consider it an obligation.

“I know how difficult my children can be at home and their teachers have to watch them most of the day. Don’t they deserve some appreciation?

“I also don’t want my children to feel left out when their friends arrive at school with presents for their teachers.

“While some parents go all out with gifts, with alcohol and flowers being popular choices, I will do my best to stick to the £5 for each of the four staff members I buy something for.

“And with some fantastic options in stores like Poundland, Home Bargains and B&M, it should be easy for me to stay within my budget.”

A third asked: “Why is Bath and Body Works considered junk?”

Someone else commented: “Cash?! That’s gross and extremely vulgar!”

While one teacher wrote: “If you plan to give me a gift, I will be grateful and courteous for everything!! Why? Because I have a lesson!!”

At the same time, a parent explained, “That’s not going to happen. You’re not a friend or family member who comes first. So I guess you don’t get anything.”

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