What Gifts Do They Appreciate the Most ?

The end of the school year is fast approaching and it'll be time for many to bid farewell to their teachers. Here are some ideas for showing your or your child's gratitude — straight from the educators themselves!We asked teachers about meaningful ways students have expressed gratitude to them, and put out a call on PARADE's Facebook page for the most thoughtful gifts they've received. I also emailed my mom, an elementary school teacher for more than 30 years, who emailed a few of her colleagues.

Parents have made me long, kid-friendly aprons with lots of pockets to hold goodies.Gift certificates for massages, pedicures, manicures, and restaurants are all great.Every Christmas, I pull out ornaments that have been given to me by students over the past 28 years.Unique Thank You Gifts and Ideas. I have each one boxed and labeled with the student's name, year, and homeroom teacher's name.I can also say anything homemade is the best. I love the jams, cookies, cakes, breads, scarves, and cross-stitch that have been done just for me.

I received a keepsake book. It was a picture of each of my students and a heartfelt letter from each parent. It really was a special keepsake. It made me feel valued!I know it sounds silly, but my favorite gifts have been super useful ones. Cool sticky notes, pens, markers, etc., for my classroom that I don't normally buy for myself. A cool stamp, neat paper clips — that kind of stuff.Many years ago, my high school students had an English writing project. They were to write a thank-you note to someone special. In addition to their assignment, these students each wrote a thank-you note to me and made them into a book. I still have it, and read it.