End of Year Gift for Sunday School Teacher?

My daughter's class went in together and gave a James Avery charm/necklace. She loved it and still wears it 15 years later.

I've taught Sunday School for a few years. Some kids give gifts, but most do not. You shouldn't feel obligated to give one, but I'm sure the teacher would appreciate it. A gift card is always a good idea.

A Bible with her name engraved on it.

I am a Sunday School teacher, and I never expect anything but it is always nice to receive something homemade or an inexpensive gift that can be consumed. Out of the 20 kids I teach on Sunday only one family gave me a gift, it was a nice jar of caramel popcorn drizzled with chocolate, YUM. I have been teaching Sunday School for 6 years and only in that short time I have run out of room from little nick-knacks and similar which have all been given to good will now.

To me the best gift is a homemade card and a hug, at least in my mind. Chocolates, flowers/plant, gift card, fruit basket, maybe a necklace if you notice they wear them are always thoughtful because it shows it care and thankful for the time put in be the teacher. I really do not want anyone to spend more the $5 on me so a thank you card with a piece of chocolate to me is just as thoughtful as a $10-25 gift card.

ADDED, after reading what others posted: To be honest I have 4 Bibles already and really do not want another one. I say stay away from lotions, so many people are senstive to things that is safer to just not buy it (most of the time I give all that type of stuff away because I can not use it).

I am a Director of Religious Education.. Any of the things you mentioned would be OK and most teachers appreciate home-made anythings including cards. Plus, if it is homemade, and the child is small - it is also something that you 2 could do together and that is worth more than what you make.

Teachers like to feel appreciated, but don't necessarily want expensive gifts - they do like it when they know that something has been crafted especially for them or something inexpensive has been purchased with thought to their preferances --- if she is crafty a small gift card to Hobby Lobby or Michael's or JoAnn's....if she likes plants an inexpensive African violet (some can be found at Lowe's, Home Depot or even HEB; if she likes photography, a roll of film or a gift card for developing film.... These small things along with a homemade card would let her know that she is appreciated....
Crafts that you can do that don't cost a lot are things like painting a rock for a paperweight; turning a couple of small flower pots into wind chimes or even a frame with the child's photo....

Lots of Luck & thanks for thinking of the teachers of your child's Sunday School class.

Definitely a gift card, something he/she could really use. Personally, I would not give a religious gift or Bible. Those who volunteer to teach obviously do care about their faith, but they do not need yet another Bible or another candle or another bottle of lotion.

Barnes and Noble, Panera, Target ... something that most people like ... something fun!

I think a handmade card from your son and what he has liked best about sunday school would be great. Its personal and gives feedback about her particular class. GL!

M

I always give Christmas and end of the year gifts to my children's teachers. I have my children make a card for them and we go to the store and I give them multiple items to choose from such as candles, gift baskets, bath sets, or fruit baskets. Like the other post said, teachers are not expecting gifts from their students. But it is always nice to make them feel like they are worth the respect and thoughtfulness.

It is difficult to think of what to give someone. What about a donation in her name to a local charity. Just a thought.

L.