It’s our first year in school. I, somehow, managed to let go of my only child entering Elementary school. When I was chosen to be Room Parent, I was on cloud 9. When my son’s teacher turned out to be amazing, I was overjoyed. I knew right away that I wanted her holiday gift to be special. It was only September, and my wheels were already turning.
A week before the Thanksgiving holiday, I sent an email to the parents in our class. I invited them to participate in a class gift card tree for our teacher. We’d present it to her at our Kindergarten holiday party. At the beginning of the year, I sent out a copy of her favorite things to all the parents. I used this list to put together 6 of her favorites. There were 3 slots available for each item (Starbucks, a nail salon, Sephora, her favorite clothing boutique, 2 restaurants). Parents signed up by responding. More than half participated. That’s a great turnout! And it sure is a lot better than her receiving 22 Starbucks gift cards. I’m currently collecting the gift cards, and the tree is adorable!
The guidelines are:
~Please write the dollar amount on back of gift card. Please do not write your name.
~There is no dollar minimum or maximum. Please give what you’re comfortable with.
I’m confident this is one of the most awesome gifts a teacher could ask for. And our teachers deserve it!!
Since it’s my first year to do this for a teacher, I have the gift card tree with one gift card. It gives you the idea! I’ll post a pic after the tree is full.
Tree purchased from At Home for $16.99
Hot glue gun used to glue 10 lb Hemp Cord from Michael’s to back of gift card.
Final pic coming by December 15, 2017!
{UPDATE} The tree was perfect. I know she loved it. Who wouldn't?
