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GIFTS TEACHERS LOVE AND HATE! WHAT TO BUY A TEACHER? | EMILY NORRIS

What do teachers really want as gifts? I asked the teachers that follow me and in this video I share the 5 Top Gifts that teachers want and the Top 5 Gifts the hate! Thank you so much for watching and I hope you're enjoying Vlogmas so far xx
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  • @LYSLCY
    @LYSLCY3 жыл бұрын

    Teacher here! Even though we have a million coffee mugs, we secretly love them and are proud of our mug collection.

  • @meaganodell4479

    @meaganodell4479

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s what my sons teachers said. One even kept thanking me because she said due to the grades she teaches she doesn’t get teacher gifts. I was shocked and she said she is envious of the elementary school teachers cuz they get all the appreciation gifts and I told her they would be getting end of year ones as well she got all excited. Middle school teachers and HS teachers need love to.

  • @LYSLCY

    @LYSLCY

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@meaganodell4479 that’s so true I teach middle and high, and I only get a couple of gifts each year (which is totally fine). We don’t expect parents to buy gifts for 8 teachers. It’s also totally fine to just get 1 or 2 gifts for your kids’ favorite teachers. Whatever our students choose is always appreciated, and when we do get a gift it is extra special.

  • @maggiebridget126

    @maggiebridget126

    Жыл бұрын

    I know a teacher who displays his mugs on shelves in his classroom. The most cherished ones are either personalized or handcrafted in art class.

  • @kimberlyborosa5097

    @kimberlyborosa5097

    8 ай бұрын

    Not so for me. I tried liking them, but I just can't seem to find them cute, especially since I'm a minimalist who does not drink coffee or tea. I kindly asked students and staff not to get me them, I'd prefer just a simple 'thank you' instead, but they still ignored my request.

  • @tamikajanzen9455

    @tamikajanzen9455

    2 ай бұрын

    My son's in first grade what do you recommend I get his teacher for a thank you basket they get out of school June 12th

  • @angelamita9742
    @angelamita97422 жыл бұрын

    My aunt was a teacher and after she passed away we found a letter from one of her students that she saved about what a difference she made. It was so heartwarming and inspiring that I printed it and framed it to remind me of what kind of person she was and the kind of person I want to strive to be. My point is that this was gift that meant a lot to her and was even a gift for her daughter and I after she passed away.

  • @Sarah8561
    @Sarah85614 жыл бұрын

    Me: *looks over at all the coffee mugs I just bought for my kids teachers*

  • @nicoledoty6241

    @nicoledoty6241

    4 жыл бұрын

    Don’t worry I just bought a mug too

  • @mariahvejar6094

    @mariahvejar6094

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sarah Wilkens look was going to but mabey not

  • @mariahvejar6094

    @mariahvejar6094

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @khathumadzhege4482

    @khathumadzhege4482

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂 😂 😂

  • @rachelfigueroa3681

    @rachelfigueroa3681

    3 жыл бұрын

    My daughter started school today and she gave her a Starbucks mug and 10 dollar gift card lmao 😬

  • @raybran7865
    @raybran78653 жыл бұрын

    If my child brought wine to school as a gift I'd end up getting a visit from the school police officer im afraid. Lol!

  • @rachael4512

    @rachael4512

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol! I bought my kids teachers mini bottles of wine (to go with card, bath bomb, candle, Turkish delights). ETA I didn't send it to school with the kids, I brought it with me when I collected them from school 😆.

  • @joeyandpascal1647
    @joeyandpascal16475 жыл бұрын

    I’m a teacher and totally agree! Heartfelt messages of gratitude always make me cry 💕

  • @SusiesTips

    @SusiesTips

    5 жыл бұрын

    Joey and Pascal I like to give home made food to my son’s teacher and I thought they love that 😮😕

  • @desireeuvalle9753

    @desireeuvalle9753

    4 жыл бұрын

    I will be doing this!

  • @luvl1bri134

    @luvl1bri134

    4 жыл бұрын

    Susie's Tips I’m sure they love your food they love plenty of things and your food is probably delicious 😋😁 💯% true swear

  • @zoesdp

    @zoesdp

    3 жыл бұрын

    I my note to my Grade 3 teacher made her cry. She gave me the worlds longest hug. That was my best present

  • @Heelsandholster
    @Heelsandholster5 жыл бұрын

    I'm a teacher and I'd love anything. A note/card or chocolate is perfect!

  • @jayalexander6798
    @jayalexander67985 жыл бұрын

    I love that you actually did a real research! Thank you for taking it so seriously and putting a lot of time into it.

  • @udd06124252
    @udd061242525 жыл бұрын

    Love this video. I’m a teacher and the best present I received was some plants seeds in an envelope with a lovely poem about how the teacher is like a gardener carefully nurturing the flowers in the garden. So I agree messages are the best and if they want to buy something then a voucher is lovely x

  • @mague4722

    @mague4722

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow I really like this ! My sewing class teacher loves plants and I have a bunch of seeds . I will gift her this. Thank you

  • @sarbjit8418
    @sarbjit84185 жыл бұрын

    *Me:Shoot..* **Hides best teacher mug**

  • @tiya3951

    @tiya3951

    4 жыл бұрын

    MEEEE

  • @jodiewilkins6958
    @jodiewilkins69585 жыл бұрын

    I always feel embarrassed at getting gifts from my class. Especially as there are usually a few children who’s parents don’t bother or can’t afford to give to us and those children always look really embarrassed. And they shouldn’t! Christmas is a time to be kind, not to give presents for the sake of receiving them. I make a point of not opening in front of children due to these children but always write a thank-you note. I totally agree with the first few points! A heartfelt letter is amazing, and a class collection to a voucher is way better than 20 sets of miniature shower gel. To be clear: we never expect presents. However it seems that it is expected of us to get the children presents now. Trying to find gifts for 30 children under £1 each is so difficult and sometimes the recipients aren’t that grateful. I’m on MAT leave at the moment, but next year I’m going to install a kindness advent and encourage this rather than gift giving. Love your blogs, Emily! They have really helped me navigate life with a newborn! X

  • @noorthamir1184

    @noorthamir1184

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jodie Wilkins I loved your comment. It’s so thoughtful. I can imagine how hard it’s when kids feel embarrassed for that. ❤️

  • @mommyof3smarties

    @mommyof3smarties

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jodie, i completely see where you are coming from. When you mentioned teachers giving gifts to the children, myself as a mother of 3 never would expect a teacher to give my children a gift. This has happened in the past and I honestly think that it should not be expected, i am ashamed by some who think it should. A gesture, perhaps (holiday hugs, mean so much more to a child)...a gift? Totally unnecessary.

  • @livrennie8630

    @livrennie8630

    5 жыл бұрын

    hey,, just quickly I was wondering this,, my science teacher is my fave teacher and I've had her for two years ,,I love her to bits. She just told our class she's pregnant and I know nobody else would bother but I wanted to get her something,, do you think personally you would appreciate a small blanket for the baby ?? X only asking since you said you were on mat leave 😂❤️

  • @meaganodell4479

    @meaganodell4479

    2 жыл бұрын

    Getting children presents I never heard nor expect that of a teacher. Wow 😯

  • @susandaulton4859
    @susandaulton48595 жыл бұрын

    I tell my students to do an act of kindness with their families instead of getting a gift for me. This can be such a blessing to the child ( quality time with parent) and to the recipient.

  • @jessicatrinidad4818
    @jessicatrinidad48182 жыл бұрын

    Teacher of 27 years here: I disagree with ALL of the “dislike” items. I love and have received all of them.

  • @meaganodell4479

    @meaganodell4479

    2 жыл бұрын

    My sons High School and Junior High Schools were so appreciative of the gifts they just got they get excluded because of their grade levels.

  • @phiathefirst

    @phiathefirst

    3 ай бұрын

    lol I panicked cause I gave multiple teachers some perfumes during the christmas party (currently planning for our year end hehe)

  • @cschaefe37
    @cschaefe375 жыл бұрын

    I'm a middle school teacher and save all of my notes from my kiddos, love them and read them when I'm feeling down

  • @zoesdp

    @zoesdp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awww

  • @zoesdp

    @zoesdp

    3 жыл бұрын

    🥰 ❤️ 😊

  • @kristareesman5109

    @kristareesman5109

    3 жыл бұрын

    So sweet

  • @Sam-ye3nc

    @Sam-ye3nc

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kristareesman5109 nonnin i i. i i. i i. i i

  • @Sam-ye3nc

    @Sam-ye3nc

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kristareesman5109 i. i i i i i. i i. i i. i. i i i i i. i i i i i i i

  • @jessicabusby8264
    @jessicabusby82645 жыл бұрын

    As a teacher I agree with all of these, I’ve kept all of my handmade cards from the children and also ones with lovely messages! I actually didn’t think of a coffee voucher- that would be a great gift so many teachers turn up at school having bought a coffee so this would make January so much easier! X

  • @kateneedle9822
    @kateneedle98225 жыл бұрын

    As a teacher I love receiving plants and flowers. Candles are always welcome!! 😀 But of course a thank you is always the best gift. Great video! xx

  • @eleftheriatagouli6148
    @eleftheriatagouli61485 жыл бұрын

    At last....a video for us who are teachers!!!!Thanks Emily!!!!

  • @Nayia4

    @Nayia4

    5 жыл бұрын

    💁📚❤️

  • @Mmmmaq
    @Mmmmaq5 жыл бұрын

    I was planning to buy my teacher a dior perfume & Dior lipsticks. Guess I’ll just buy a random box of chocolates

  • @emmaslater7101
    @emmaslater71015 жыл бұрын

    Teachers in the UK sometimes have to buy stationary and supplies for lessons, depends on what school you work in really. The gift ideas in this video sound spot on. When I got married all the parents in my class clubbed together and I got £100 voucher for John Lewis. Amazingly generous! Thanks to all the parents who are making such a effort for their children’s teachers, we really appreciate it x

  • @annabalazova2708
    @annabalazova27085 жыл бұрын

    Could not take my eyes of You. You look stunning in black and the golden buttons! Wow. I am a teacher too and I did not like reciving homemade food either.😊

  • @andrejak.8650

    @andrejak.8650

    5 жыл бұрын

    Are homemade cookies therefore really considered as a big no-no?

  • @annabalazova2708

    @annabalazova2708

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@andrejak.8650 It depends... I had two male colleagues who loved to recive all kinds of homemade food 😋 I guess that if you wrap it all nicely (and biscuits are perfect for that) it will make a great gift 😉

  • @SophiePickles
    @SophiePickles5 жыл бұрын

    I'm a teacher and my favourite presents have always been cards with heartfelt messages inside. I keep them all!

  • @thelittlestbird3039
    @thelittlestbird30395 жыл бұрын

    I'm a preschool teacher and one of the best gifts we have ever received (which we still all bring up every end of term/Christmas) was a 'lunch time hamper'. The parent gave us a big Aldi 'bag for life' crammed with crisps, biscuits, coffee, teabags, cereal bars, cup-a-soups... ect... with the thought behind it being that it took care of our lunches for a couple of days! Which it did :)

  • @jessicacoutts2941
    @jessicacoutts29415 жыл бұрын

    As a teacher, I agree with this 100%. I wish all my students and their families watched this. 😂

  • @magickaldust1213

    @magickaldust1213

    5 жыл бұрын

    As a teacher, what is the BEST and the WORST gift you have personally received?

  • @krystynclark9845

    @krystynclark9845

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂 xx

  • @stevieb55

    @stevieb55

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jessica Coutts What - you think it acceptable to list which gifts you would like. You are well paid, with amazing holiday entitlement and yet you still think you deserve a reward for just doing your job?

  • @niamhnir

    @niamhnir

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@stevieb55 any teacher I know has 38 weeks of pay split over 52, some only get paid the weeks they are in school so they have to take on extra work in the school holidays and are you telling me you never get any bonus/token of appreciation at work

  • @magickaldust1213

    @magickaldust1213

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@stevieb55 "Well paid" made me literally laugh out loud. Teachers are practically raising our children, they spend almost as much time with them as with their parents. It's a HARD job. Not to mention, tons of jobs get 'extras' just for doing their job. Literally what do you think bonuses are????? It's not a requirement, it's something *nice* to do for someone that greatly impacts the life of those you care about. Calm down.

  • @deirdreoconnor8670
    @deirdreoconnor86705 жыл бұрын

    Definitely true! Don't get anything that has your child's face on it please, we cannot use it coz it's weird 😅

  • @jeniffernunez9799

    @jeniffernunez9799

    5 жыл бұрын

    You just made my night!!!! I have a coffee ☕️ mug with my son’s face in it and not even I use it! People ask too many questions! 😂😂😂😬😬😬

  • @amaan4566

    @amaan4566

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂. I do buy personalised key-rings with the teachers name on it .

  • @LindseyDawnArt

    @LindseyDawnArt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Made me laugh out loud so funny

  • @sarahjones9913

    @sarahjones9913

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bahahaha this is so funny 😂

  • @creativeways1153

    @creativeways1153

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @lifewithvykky
    @lifewithvykky4 жыл бұрын

    So glad I watched this first. I literally crossed off 3 things I put on my list for my daughter's teachers. 🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @sophie-rr9zb
    @sophie-rr9zb5 жыл бұрын

    As a teacher I would love to receive a nicely chosen christmas tree decoration, with their name and the year written on the back!!!

  • @sassypants7536
    @sassypants75365 жыл бұрын

    As a teacher, I feel you can never go wrong with some chocolate/wine/gift cards!

  • @OMGitsaClaire
    @OMGitsaClaire5 жыл бұрын

    My mom was a teacher for 30 years. She has well over two dozen Christmas mugs and another two dozen “best teacher” Christmas ornaments. And honestly most of them don’t get used. When she started teaching she got more gifts but the last years she taught her school system put a cap on teacher gifts to a value of $5 per child. But even a homemade and a $5 Starbucks gift card lets a teacher know you care and lets them have a little treat. And as for American teachers needing school supplies: my mom got $60 a year to supply her classroom. While kids brought supplies from home some kids didn’t have many resources. And by Christmas all the glue sticks are dried up and all the crayons are broken. If you want to donate supplies to the classroom ask what the teacher needs. It may be a new electric pencil sharpener or packs of pencils or packs of lined paper. But there will be something.

  • @angieluvstwix
    @angieluvstwix2 жыл бұрын

    Here I am. 3 years after you’ve made this video. 😊 Super helpful tips. I think gas gift cards would be appreciated too

  • @maaidosaid7373

    @maaidosaid7373

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gas gift cards, wow perfect idea thank you. Agree with you.

  • @Crg853
    @Crg8535 жыл бұрын

    Who else loves her voice

  • @evabeaverbr

    @evabeaverbr

    5 жыл бұрын

    Meee! And her accent is just amazing

  • @abbey-leighmccarthy4708
    @abbey-leighmccarthy47085 жыл бұрын

    Can i just say I would LOVE a mum like Emily. Everyone needs an emily in there life !xxx

  • @hollyb1364
    @hollyb13645 жыл бұрын

    Oh bugger! Ive done a mug, with Christmas socks in and a chocolate in! 🙊😂 the thought was there x

  • @mrsemilynorris

    @mrsemilynorris

    5 жыл бұрын

    Holly b yep I did that last year!

  • @kit5187

    @kit5187

    5 жыл бұрын

    I’m a teacher and I appreciate absolutely anything that the children give to me as a gift, as it shows I’ve been thought of and that I’m appreciated. Your gift sounds lovely x

  • @StephyLB88

    @StephyLB88

    5 жыл бұрын

    I’ve just made the same thing for my sons teachers too 😂😂 But as a preschool teacher this is something I have loved being given in the past! x

  • @mefwolsey5441

    @mefwolsey5441

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too!!

  • @niamhrooney3032
    @niamhrooney30325 жыл бұрын

    In my experience it's only been an exchange between teachers! I don't really expect to get a present from a child at all - The thing I love the most is a card or even a little note of appreciation - that sentiment is why I keep teaching 💕

  • @michelecarriepardee6959
    @michelecarriepardee69595 жыл бұрын

    I usually enjoy homemade stuff! I had a student make me a jar full of THE best holiday hot cocoa mix ever! Homemade from the heart a traditional family recipe is nearly always wonderful!

  • @ihsanjadayel155
    @ihsanjadayel1555 жыл бұрын

    I live in the UAE We love love the British curriculum so lots of schools have native UK teachers and you know people here are wealthy (not all though) only the locals. For my daughter's teacher we collected around 1000$ as a gift voucher

  • @katbhyahya9394
    @katbhyahya93944 жыл бұрын

    Teachers love scented candles and chocolate and also cards

  • @ad.1237
    @ad.12375 жыл бұрын

    Hi, thanks, I'm a student in the UK and this year, I'm in yr 11 so I would love to give my teacher thank you gifts for all of their support and patience so this video helped me. I was wondering what would y said about giving a teacher a personalised trophy or personalised necklace if they always wear necklace? Thanks

  • @aamymx
    @aamymx5 жыл бұрын

    As a secondary school teacher in the UK, I spend a fortune each year on glue sticks, highlighters and packs of paper. Technically, we get a school budget for supplies but in reality this doesn’t stretch past the end of October. My favourite gifts to receive are thoughtful messages from the children I’ve taught and prosecco 😉🥂 xx

  • @isabellaaslam9372

    @isabellaaslam9372

    3 жыл бұрын

    not sure if you'll reply but my teacher has saved my life and helped me so much and because i'm in year 11 and had her last year I wrote her a message last year and I did the same this year but I think it's not enough because I already did that but i don't know much about her because she listens to my problems more so do you think something personalised like a painting or something might be good? she gave me this really inspiring metaphor and I thought I could create a painting out of it but I don't know if she'll like it because she's a French teacher not an art.

  • @aamymx

    @aamymx

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@isabellaaslam9372 Aww how lovely! I don’t think it matters that she’s not an art teacher- that sounds like a thoughtful, wonderful gift! I’m an English teacher and if one of my students gave me such a thoughtful gift, I’d be over the moon! (And probably quite emotional!! 😂) I’m absolutely certain that she would treasure that gift! 💗

  • @isabellaaslam9372

    @isabellaaslam9372

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@aamymx thank you so much! I've been struggling to come up with something because I wanted it to be memorable and not something that everyone does (like how most people give chocolates ect) and it's definitely easier hearing from a teacher's perspective what sounds memorable because it's really hard to truly express how much she has done for me and how much she's saved my life. Anyway thank you again :)

  • @candiceself8366
    @candiceself83662 жыл бұрын

    Mugs & homemade food...all things I have done repeatedly...LOL!

  • @maisym831
    @maisym8313 жыл бұрын

    Soon I’m not gonna be in year 9 anymore, meaning that I won’t get to see my favourite teacher, she means more than “just a teacher” to me. She’s an inspiration, she has gotten me through so much, I don’t know what I’d do today if it wasn’t for you. I will still get to see her but not as much as I do now. Miss Phillips, if you see this. You truly don’t understand the impact you have made on me and you make me feel like I can do everything I want, history was boring until I met you, you mean everything to me. ~ Maisy

  • @LivingKeto
    @LivingKeto5 жыл бұрын

    Best video ever! 😅😀 🤣 love you Emily! ❤️ You saved me from a disaster! 😎

  • @criescutely5405
    @criescutely54054 жыл бұрын

    Tbh I think teachers should just be grateful for the fact they got something and not say “oh I don’t want a mug”uNgRaTeFuL A lot of kids don’t even bother so they should just appreciate it

  • @daemosthenese8543
    @daemosthenese85435 жыл бұрын

    I’m graduating this year, and it came up recently with my English teacher that I like to collect animal bones (because they’re cool and it’s a family tradition) and she was super weirded out by it but also was laughing at it. So of course I made her a fox-tooth necklace.

  • @whyy9927

    @whyy9927

    4 жыл бұрын

    yh a little weird..... and white people call us barbarians

  • @jem6578

    @jem6578

    4 жыл бұрын

    daemosthenese bro you weird..

  • @ieshawilliams3475

    @ieshawilliams3475

    4 жыл бұрын

    It’s not weird unless it’s human bones other than tht everyone has different things they like

  • @jeniffernunez9799
    @jeniffernunez97995 жыл бұрын

    Love it! With Christmas 🎄 around the corner I keep thinking what to give to son’s teacher, speech therapists and audiologists they all work together and have helped him come such a long way!! This are good ideas for the 👎 what not to give them 😊

  • @simonadurrantart
    @simonadurrantartАй бұрын

    I'm a parent but it tottaly makes sense and i needed some reassurance on what to get for teachers. So thank you for the research and sharing the results! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @jamilehrobinson4562
    @jamilehrobinson45625 жыл бұрын

    I have only gotten the do not like stuff. Omg.. thanks for this!

  • @jenaflor
    @jenaflor5 жыл бұрын

    Definitely guilty of giving my teachers mugs back then... lol But I definitely understand the a letter of gratitude. They don't get paid very well and they're the ones who are in charge of our futures. They deserve more than they're being given, for sure. What a great video, Em! 💕

  • @martatustian9106
    @martatustian91065 жыл бұрын

    I always do a hamper with biscuits, tea, coffee for the staff room and a general thank you card for all the staff, not just teachers, there are other people who support the school like cleaners, reading assistants, admin staff etc. And my girls will write a little Xmas cards for their classroom teacher I might get them a little box of chocolates too. Who does not like chocolate! You can eat it, shear it or regift it! Great video Emily xx

  • @lipsticktattoos

    @lipsticktattoos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Marta Tustian just want to say thank you so much for acknowledging there’s other people involved in daily school life! I’m a midday supervisor, which I absolutely love doing, but I do feel us ‘non teachers’ aren’t recognised a lot of the time. I am in no way at all saying we all need gifts too, absolutely not, it’s just nice when us other school staff members are noticed too. There are many children in my school who tell me I am their favourite person at school, which melts my heart! Being trusted by small humans to listen to them, sort their problems, turn their tears into laughter, mend friendships, look after their grazed knees and cut hands or simply playing tag with them is such an amazing feeling!

  • @lizcourtney1

    @lizcourtney1

    5 жыл бұрын

    love the staff room hamper idea!

  • @magickaldust1213
    @magickaldust12135 жыл бұрын

    In the US I'm not even sure how you could legally give wine... it cant be on campus and you OBVIOUSLY cant send it with your kid

  • @louisetrott

    @louisetrott

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dusty Riggin lol that you could get a gun onto a US school campus easier than a bottle of wine. In England you tend to drop your child at the door to their classroom in primary school so may be able to hand it over to the teacher directly

  • @magickaldust1213

    @magickaldust1213

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@louisetrott lol this is tragically/pathetically true. Literally alcohol (along with any drug and even tobacco) isn't allowed anywhere on the campus here... Teachers can get fired for even having it in their car, it's the most ridiculous thing.

  • @MeganVlogz

    @MeganVlogz

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's remarkable!! (The alcohol being in their car thing) I've often received wine as a gift from students (aged 11-16) and it's not with their parents anywhere near, it's just trusted that they will give it and/or wrapped up. Again, UK school btw.

  • @magickaldust1213

    @magickaldust1213

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@MeganVlogz its crazy our laws with alcohol... I remember being a couple years younger than my boyfriend and having to leave the grocery store while he checked out because I was under 21 and they wouldnt sell to him if I was there 🙄

  • @catlovett4395

    @catlovett4395

    5 жыл бұрын

    I’m a teacher in the US, and I’ve received beer and wine as gifts from parents. They just wrap it in a box so admin doesn’t know what it is 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @bethkleinman6862
    @bethkleinman68624 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Thank you for preparing this! I am a teacher in the U.S. and what you said was so on point! Your research worked! I am always appreciative of anything, but, I guess because I am in the American group, I don’t like receiving alcoholic beverages because I don’t drink, but it sometimes makes a good gift. Everything you said was true!

  • @CPeetG
    @CPeetG2 жыл бұрын

    I always give my kids teachers a thank you note with a gift card to either Amazon or Starbucks. Glad I’ve been doing the right thing. 😁

  • @yafefia84
    @yafefia845 жыл бұрын

    I’m not a teacher but I’m on the same page about gifts with them!

  • @phoebeduncan
    @phoebeduncan5 жыл бұрын

    Sorry but who gives teachers CLOTHES??!😂❤️

  • @magickaldust1213

    @magickaldust1213

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree lol but I'm kinda thinking that includes like scarves and stuff haha

  • @JessicaElle

    @JessicaElle

    5 жыл бұрын

    I received a pair of leggings from a family last year! At least they were cute...😂❤ ~Jess

  • @deirdreoconnor8670

    @deirdreoconnor8670

    5 жыл бұрын

    My friend received a going out dress from a family who owns a clothes shop but it was two sizes too big. She was very offended! 😆

  • @phoebeduncan

    @phoebeduncan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dusty Riggin ah yes didn’t think of that!!

  • @phoebeduncan

    @phoebeduncan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Deirdre O'connor ahaha

  • @moswah99
    @moswah995 жыл бұрын

    Umm, is no one going to mention the Arabian teachers receiving cars?...

  • @kimberlygonzalez3148

    @kimberlygonzalez3148

    5 жыл бұрын

    moswah99 I wouldn’t even want a car lol I love my car and wouldn’t trade it for anything

  • @judedakak8523

    @judedakak8523

    5 жыл бұрын

    moswah99 Being an Arab myself I’m gonna assure you that we don’t gift teachers cars.. it’s just stereotypes

  • @halakd9551

    @halakd9551

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ehh maybe beacause they don't. Ive never seen any arab teacher getting a car we are not that rich its really just stereotypes. And people from arabic countries are called arabs not arabians

  • @Aries659
    @Aries6593 жыл бұрын

    Want 1. Grateful Messages/Note 2. Vouchers, spa vouchers 3. Alcohol 🍷 🍺 4. Chocolate 5. School supplies Do not want: 1. Mugs,Key chains 2. Flowers, plants 3. Home made food 4. Bath supplies, after shave 5. Jewelry, make up

  • @pardeeppaddan3628
    @pardeeppaddan36285 жыл бұрын

    I'm a teacher love cards or pictures from pupils. Also love stationary gifts, chocolate/biscuits and candles.

  • @monicanewkirk6596
    @monicanewkirk65965 жыл бұрын

    In the US, the students/parents are responsible for the school supplies, not the teachers. I'm a mother of 5 children. My oldest is 21 years old and my youngest is 2 years old.

  • @tracyhalpin724
    @tracyhalpin7245 жыл бұрын

    I was a pre school/ creche manager for 14 years and I can't agree with u enough! I've two letters I've kept all these years later. One from a child with a drawing, and another from parent who really said how much she appreciated me and was really heart felt. I give a gift vouchers at the end of the year just €20 so they can decide if they want choc, wine r Pjs! Xmas I get a Xmas tree decoration( usually from a charity) as I loved to receive them and a handwritten card from my kids. Last year one of my girls teachers loved roald dahl so I got him the treasury book with a little note inside- my girl said he loved it and read parts to his class n kept in the classroom and hopefully he n many kids can enjoy . When my kids where in creche I used to buy a popular nursery book as I loved reading stories as a teacher and always was buying some for my class so I knew I'd appreciate that. Simple n thoughtful is always the way . And I always appreciate a card with a little message much more than any gift I've recieved x brilliant video never seen anything like this b4 n lovely u got info from teachers 😊

  • @inesblueberry1470
    @inesblueberry14705 жыл бұрын

    Just in time! Im searching for some inspiration and your video just came UP 💖

  • @1bestfriend2u18
    @1bestfriend2u182 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to get my teaching degree and move to the UAE. Lol thanks for sharing. This is my first time and your list of dos and don't is helpful.

  • @northernsteph
    @northernsteph5 жыл бұрын

    Here's an unusual one for you. I live in northern Canada(like WAY NORTH)and am married to a teacher and have worked in schools myself for years. It's not uncommon here for a young teen student to gift some of his first animal hunt to people in his life he admires...ie. his teacher.So my husband has received both moose and caribou roasts-freshly harvested off the land. Highly appreciated where we live.

  • @northernsteph

    @northernsteph

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@hannahcollings6358 ummm..why? Different cultures do things different ways.

  • @chloetham1193
    @chloetham11935 жыл бұрын

    Omg Emily, it's like you've read my mind. This video is so timely and so useful. I was planning to bake something for my son's teachers. So glad for your video because I'd much rather get something that they will enjoy.

  • @ggandbb1702
    @ggandbb17025 жыл бұрын

    Well... i was strapped for cash so i made a banana cake for my daughters teachers. I feel like a right fool now 😂 its a delicious tasting recipe so i thought i was doing the right thing! Ieven included a page with ingredients due to possible allergies....darn...why couldnt i have seen this 2 weeks ago!

  • @ednagirl1

    @ednagirl1

    5 жыл бұрын

    GG and BB banana cake sounds amazing though

  • @rachelghatrora3299
    @rachelghatrora32995 жыл бұрын

    This is ace!!! I’m going to video and interview with my girls all about what they like at school and their teacher and send them that. They’re too little to write but they can articulate how they feel 🥰

  • @JoyfulLivingLinda
    @JoyfulLivingLinda5 жыл бұрын

    I'm daily concidering what to get for my sons preschool teacher, they are amazing people and deserve sooo much for taking care of the most important I have in my life. Being a teacher myself (before I changed career) the thing I loved most was when parents or kids took time in their everyday life to spend a few extra minutes at pick up to tell me how much they appreciated the work I put in.

  • @heidiwhite6068
    @heidiwhite60685 жыл бұрын

    This was such a welcomed video. I have been agonizing over what to get sons first ever teacher who is a superstar. This is great!! Thanks Emily and all the honest hardworking teachers out there 😊

  • @ana-mariac.177
    @ana-mariac.1775 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant idea! Love it! I am a teacher and i totally agree 😊 Most hated gift by me is definitely flowers. Gratitude is always the gift that warms my heart. Keep up the good work, i love watching vlogmas on your channel! 🤗😘

  • @3as1
    @3as15 жыл бұрын

    The best gift I could give my teachers was attention at class & good grades.

  • @polly5636
    @polly56365 жыл бұрын

    When I was younger both my parents were teachers and they NEVER had to buy chocolate at Christmas, it all came from others! The mugs and tat just used to go in the bin... they always felt bad but there was just no room for it!

  • @nathalyashley
    @nathalyashley Жыл бұрын

    It's currently teachers appreciation week and i decided to buy my sons teacher lunch for tomorrow. I decided to pair it with a gift card and some school supplies (pens, expor markers, etc). Its not a lot but I figured it beats a mug lol

  • @cholocortez4887
    @cholocortez4887 Жыл бұрын

    Tysvm for this it helped me so very much I wanna try this to my strict teacher so that she can hopefully change and know that she's still appreciated and is still a super duper very great teacher💜💚☺💚💜

  • @megansonnenberg9212
    @megansonnenberg92125 жыл бұрын

    I have been a teacher for 5 years and my absolutely favorite is a note from parents a picture the child makes and a gift card. Those are the ones I really love!

  • @mtaylor414
    @mtaylor4145 жыл бұрын

    This is fabulous and very helpful! Thank you Emily. I have a first grader (United States) who is my only child so this is only my second year to buy for a teacher and I am at a loss. This helps so much! xoxo

  • @hanac1983
    @hanac19835 жыл бұрын

    When did this become a thing to give gifts to teachers? We never did as kids and this puts a lot of pressure on parents who are unable to afford it. Must also be hard on the children who haven't got a gift as it points them out as different. I find it a very weird thing to do.x

  • @rescuetheanimals5949

    @rescuetheanimals5949

    5 жыл бұрын

    100% agree x

  • @lalaloom9489

    @lalaloom9489

    5 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree!

  • @sandracalderon-andrade7537

    @sandracalderon-andrade7537

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's a thing since it's nice to be appreciative of all the work teachers do teaching and caring for your child. A thank you note is free...just saying

  • @keeravivian

    @keeravivian

    5 жыл бұрын

    -_-...She made it clear they don't expect presents, that the thing they loved most was a heartfelt note. I think that is the least you can do. They take care of your kid all year and do way more than they are paid for.

  • @StephASMR
    @StephASMR8 ай бұрын

    It’s so true, a message of genuine thanks is so awesome. I keep them all ❤

  • @fabiolaarauz4439
    @fabiolaarauz44395 жыл бұрын

    I was just thinking about purchasing their gifts and dreading looking and guessing! Thanks for the vid! Also guilty of the no nos.😩

  • @mrs.stocky2445
    @mrs.stocky24455 жыл бұрын

    The US has some very strict ideas about teachers social lives. I've known teachers who have been disciplined for being seen at a local restaurant having margaritas after work, not acting foolish, not drunk, just seen with a drink. We would possible get in trouble for accepting alcohol as a gift, also it would get the parent in trouble to bring it on school grounds. I was taken into my principals office with one of his assistants my first year because some students had gotten a picture of myself and my boyfriend(now husband) off Facebook simply standing together at my cousin's wedding...the students made inappropriate comments about the two of us and I recieved a warning about my social life becoming a distraction. We don't drink. We don't party. We literally were standing in formal attire that was not revealing and smiling at the camera.

  • @mistylavertu8412
    @mistylavertu84125 жыл бұрын

    Sorry... off topic... you look amazing! Where is your sweater from?

  • @kindairreevant8607
    @kindairreevant86075 жыл бұрын

    Emily I love your videos so much 💓 💖 💗 Please do a day in the life! This is so helpful! x

  • @stellarfox2011
    @stellarfox20115 жыл бұрын

    Emily I have only recently discovered your channel as I’m expecting my first and I found your newborn essentials video... I am now addicted to all your videos! I can’t wait to have a lovely little family like yours 💕 p.s. you really do have the loveliest voice!

  • @lynseymoffett9656
    @lynseymoffett96565 жыл бұрын

    First time round buying gift for nursery teacher... Got a lovely card and a 2pack of novelty xmas socks in a nice little box from M+S.... So glad socks didnt show on ur what not to buy list lol.... Well maybe it falls under clothes....?!?! Great video, always perfect timing too xx

  • @lizcourtney1

    @lizcourtney1

    5 жыл бұрын

    socks are one of those things that will always get used, I always appreciate them! Even if they're a weird style or whatever, you can wear them at home/have shoes on when you go out

  • @karenmilitello9884
    @karenmilitello98845 жыл бұрын

    No mugs, that's for sure!! I do not drink coffee and I ALWAYS get Starbuck's gift cards!! I like to get gift cards to book stores or clothing stores!!

  • @LindseyDawnArt
    @LindseyDawnArt5 жыл бұрын

    When i was a teacher i looooved having little messages from the kids. I still keep them years on in my.memory box

  • @sehrnazim2944
    @sehrnazim29445 жыл бұрын

    Bless you Emily! I was just stressing about what to buy my daughters nursery teacher (this is the first time I am buying a gift for a teacher) And I thought ‘has Emily done a video on this previously?’ And then the title popped up on my screen! 😀👍

  • @dolly4446
    @dolly44465 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I so needed help with this subject 👍🏼I need to get my sons teacher something

  • @annikabranding1810
    @annikabranding18105 жыл бұрын

    Wow Emily, you really did your homework. I am a teacher myself and agree 100% with your recommended gift ideas. Especially appreciate the cards and an honest "Dankeschön". Am German...

  • @jaymiletful
    @jaymiletful2 жыл бұрын

    Me thinking about floweres 🤡. This video was alot of help.

  • @lizemuller7524
    @lizemuller75245 жыл бұрын

    I'm also a teacher, and I agree with the stationery we also have to supply our own stationery so that is a great idea! And a heart felt letter of appreciation is always the best

  • @ItsmesaraHI
    @ItsmesaraHI Жыл бұрын

    I’m going to get my teacher something for her birthday and I wasn’t sure what but I got a idea now I’m planning a card about how nice she is and either a gift card for Starbucks or a reusable cup because she always get it….! 😂❤🎉🤭😄🥳☺️👍

  • @clairem7123
    @clairem71235 жыл бұрын

    Where is your lovely polo neck from? Such good advice, thanks!

  • @krystynclark9845
    @krystynclark98455 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video Emily! I’ve never gave “best teacher” gifts because of the reason you said it would just clutter up there house & would probably not use it, I’m going to stick to wine & a gift voucher 😃 xx

  • @thiswildelifex
    @thiswildelifex5 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more with the "know who you're buying for!" My fiance is a teacher and we are vegan and she often gets bought chocolate and I work in special needs kids transport and I often get chocolate, cakes or non vegan candles and it feels so mean to give it away x

  • @capricecorner2965
    @capricecorner29655 жыл бұрын

    I was actual going to make cookies for my teachers, but now I know better!

  • @evacsupor
    @evacsupor5 жыл бұрын

    I teach at Uni so I dont often get gift but one of the best was when I received a pack of nice tea. I desagree with with the dislike of flowers, I do love them...a nice bouquet of flowers 🌷🌻🌼, not the ones in the pot though.

  • @lipz11223344
    @lipz112233445 жыл бұрын

    I always make a hamper with bath products, diary, stationary, chocolate, ornament and candle or mug. Also a thank you card.

  • @kinkini303
    @kinkini3035 жыл бұрын

    Emily you are a life saver. You don't know how many times you saved me. I am not only a first time mom but also new to UK. Your videos are so much helpful and full of informations. A big hug from me. Love from Scotland 💓

  • @assyriannahrin
    @assyriannahrin2 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree, I always give gift cards

  • @ddd4636
    @ddd46365 жыл бұрын

    Hi!I'm from Romania and in my country we give flowers and jewelry to our teachers and they appreciate them.I think that gift choosing depends from country to country

  • @carinacarroll1980
    @carinacarroll19805 жыл бұрын

    I love giving my kids teachers gifts just a thank you for the year especially if the teacher was amazing and went above and beyond. I din't spend much and keep it thoughtful and simple.

  • @amystevenson6086
    @amystevenson60865 жыл бұрын

    Im not a teacher or have kids but found this so interesting!

  • @carlaswain2290
    @carlaswain22905 жыл бұрын

    Teacher here too! Absolutely yes to vouchers.In the whole time I have been teaching I have never received a voucher.I always get so much chocolate that it saves me from having to buy any over Christmas so that is a plus.