tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484983282908707575.post6756363908759216889..comments2023-09-23T21:31:59.988-07:00Comments on mooshkatoo: Tipping the TeacherDvora Koellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09800456417809572290noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484983282908707575.post-57604479091402246782013-07-03T10:57:13.648-07:002013-07-03T10:57:13.648-07:00thank you thank you for this incredibly thoughtful...thank you thank you for this incredibly thoughtful and insightful response. as a parent, i've always worried that a more personalized gift to a teacher might come off as awkward, but reading your response makes me realize that's probably not true. i am definitely taking your words to heart, and will think of your answer when planning future gifts for teachers.<br />and a HUGE thank you from us parents, for dealing with the constant barrage of poop and puke. teachers are AMAZING.<br />dDvora Koellinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800456417809572290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484983282908707575.post-31912630881948016062013-07-01T18:01:53.529-07:002013-07-01T18:01:53.529-07:00I have been teaching early childcare for about 10 ...I have been teaching early childcare for about 10 years and have never receieved any cash. Having worked in several areas of the country, I know for a fact that the type and frequency of gifts depend on both the region you are in as well as the average income of the region. <br /><br />That being said, the best gifts I have ever gotten are things that are usefull, but that I wouldn't buy for myself. A super cute Rachel Ray lunchbox, a fancy note pad and pens, expensive chocolates... Ok that last one is a little less usefull :-) But think of things you know your teacher does and what would be cool for her to have for those things (aka... One student knew I packed lunch every day). Also once a family delivered a HUGE basket of treats and snacks from a local bake shop that all of us teachers shared over break and that was really, really nice.<br /><br />As you can imagine, little cards and drawing always go a long, long way as well. The things that stick out most in my memory are the things that the kids themselves put time and effort into making for me.<br /><br />No matter what you give or how much you spend, know that even just by saying "thank you" you are touching our hearts and make us remember why we do what we do, even with poop on our hands and barf on our shoes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484983282908707575.post-72541474362021824682013-06-28T15:44:06.724-07:002013-06-28T15:44:06.724-07:00Well, I assure you that I DID write a nice note ca...Well, I assure you that I DID write a nice note card to go with the gratuity. It seems like my daughter's daycare may be an exception to the rule when it comes to tipping. I'm glad to hear it, because it means a lot less parents are stressing out about this issue than I thought might be!<br />Thank you for taking the time to read and respond,<br />dDvora Koellinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800456417809572290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484983282908707575.post-14645600898927140602013-06-28T10:34:58.616-07:002013-06-28T10:34:58.616-07:00I have taught for 28 years and have never, ever he...I have taught for 28 years and have never, ever heard of "tipping the teacher". The things that have meant the most to me were the parents who took the time to write a nice note in a card. I have kept them all over the years to cheer me on the days I start thinking that I should have changed my major all those years ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484983282908707575.post-41794214256161129552013-06-28T09:46:51.422-07:002013-06-28T09:46:51.422-07:00I think a lot of parents do as you do, and give a ...I think a lot of parents do as you do, and give a gift rather than a "tip." But even in gift-giving, you kind of have to decide how much you are going to spend on the gift, or the materials to make the gift, right?<br />I think we just send Emmy to the "lazy parents school," where tipping is easier than making a picture frame, so that's just what they do. :)<br />Great. Now I have guilt about not MAKING a gift for Emmy's teachers, and giving them something so common and unimaginative. ;)Dvora Koellinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800456417809572290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484983282908707575.post-59772290496824870602013-06-28T09:41:54.954-07:002013-06-28T09:41:54.954-07:00I feel like asking other parents in the classroom ...I feel like asking other parents in the classroom is kind of taboo... I didn't exceed the level dictated by the code of ethics, though :) Thanks for the insight!!<br />Love you,<br />dDvora Koellinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800456417809572290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484983282908707575.post-3886448075057051372013-06-28T09:38:59.364-07:002013-06-28T09:38:59.364-07:00To be honest, this is the first I've heard of ...To be honest, this is the first I've heard of tipping the teacher. Don't get me wrong, we do our best to make sure our Little One gives a thoughtful gift for thank you on Teacher Appreciation Day or a Christmas gift. I am starting to think of ideas for her to give to her teachers when she leaves to start Kindegarten in the fall. However, I never thought to tip them... have we been doing it wrong?Voice of Reason (ALB Edition)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484983282908707575.post-51204597768084319132013-06-28T09:36:34.545-07:002013-06-28T09:36:34.545-07:00Actually, check with the center's rules. As a ...Actually, check with the center's rules. As a not for profit, their boards and employess likely have to abide by a code of ethics which often includes a note about "gifts" being token and no more than $75. Public schools also fall under this rule and some lower it.<br /><br />This link seems reasonable. http://childcare.about.com/od/costofchildcare/a/tip.htm (Not the weekly cost though! That seems a bit much.)<br /><br />Can you ask other parents what they are doing?BakingSuithttp://bakinginmybathingsuit.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com