teach2nuts

Our school system will not allow teachers to send home wish lists. You guys are so lucky that you can contribute to your childrens classrooms.

You missed the point of what I was saying. I do not feel obligated to buy the children anything. I buy for the children because I love them. Each school system has different policies concerning teacher gifts and/or student gifts. I was merely stating what is expected in my school system. I am sorry your children have recieved so little from their teacher's in the past!! This would not be accepted in the school system where I teach. Teacher's love parents that volunteer. Volunteering your time is free and does not cost you anything. Give the gift of your time and have a blessed holiday.

My 7 year old son still believes in Santa and he is an only child. With him being an only child he does get more than an average child down the road. However, we have always done a Samaritan box for a less fortunate child. This year we are helping out a child in our church. My son looks forward to helping out someone each year and has come to expect our family to do this tradition together. I explained to him when he was old enough to understand that you can only ask Santa for two things. If you get more than two things you have received a special treat from Santa. Each year he gets excited because Santa leaves extra things for him. Don't ruin the holiday with making Christmas a competion with the neighbors or classmates. Christmas is a special time of the year!!

I have been a teacher for many years and I basically get nothing each year from the students. Sometimes I get alittle something from the Dollar Tree. However, some years I have recieived a gift made by the child at home, something simple like a car made from construction paper. The gifts made by the children are some of the most meaningful gifts. However, it is expected each Halloween, Christms, Valentines and Easter for the teacher to give the children a gift bag of candy, pencils, crayons, erasers and a book. Also, the teacehr is expected to give each child a gift for Christmas. The school system does not allocate funds for the teacher to buy these things. Everything a teacher gives to a class is from his/her own pocket. A teacher spends anywhere from $1000-$2000 each year out of his or her own pocket because they love the children. Teacher's so appreciate the little things that parents do for them. Volunteer in your child's classroom!! Let your willingness to come in and help be a gift to your child's teacher!! Volunteering is free!! Many of you work and are unable to come to your child's school. Volunteer to do things at home for your child's teacher such as staple papers and cut out bulletin board supplies etc. Give the gift of time!

The 6 year old would love anything Hannah Montana or High School Musical. This is the hot item for all girls 4-8. Toys R Us has posted the hot 15 toys for Christmas. I teach this age group and you definitely cannot go wrong with Hannah Montana and High School Musical. Also, little girls at this age like play makeup, jewelry, watches etc. The 6 year old boy would be anything Bakugan Movies for 6 year old boy would be Speed Racer movie and the toys. Wall-E and Kung Fu Panda movies are coming out in November. If the 6 year old has a game system get him 1 game. My little boy does not really get into the "Hot Toys". He always likes to get at least one movie in his stocking. He will make a list of movies and 1 always shows ups in the stocking. Little boys also like things they can put together. Boys are easier for me as I only have 1 child. If the 6 year old is into fishing get him a new pole, reel, lures, tackle box etc. Boys are esy to please. Good Luck!

I am so sorry that you do not get to go shopping!!! I am addicted to shopping the day on BF. My husband knows he better have the day off to babysit. This is one of two days that are marked on the calendar for me to have a day to my self. I am so ready to go shopping!!!!

My sister-in-law wants all five of her children to get separate gifts. I did not think of re-wrapping the used gifts and giving them back. Thanks for the idea.

Let me tell you about my in-laws. My husbands sister has five children. Therefore I buy five gifts for her children. We are not allowed to give a gift they can share but 5 different gifts. My son received a gift two years in a row that was a used toy or book. One of the books he received had writing in it from the people that gave it to her children. One year in addition to the used toy he got was candy that had been opened and partially eaten by her children. My husbands sister and her husband having jobs making in excess of $100,000. They can afford to give a better gift than something used. I spend time each year trying to make a good impression on my sister-in-law. A lot of thought is put into the gifts purchased for her children. This year I am giving her kids gifts that were purchased after Christmas last year. If they like the gifts fine and if they don't like them I don't care. I have decided if my child is given a used gift this year I am going to let her know my child deserves better than something used. I have already told my husband that if he does not say something to her than I am going to tell her how I feel. I would rather my son not receive a gift than to get something used. He is 7 years old and recognizes new from old. Sorry!! I got on my soapbox about my sister-in-law.

The Walmart in our area gets about 14 Wii's at a time but a lady from a Toys R Us buys them. She calls the store and they allow her to buy 7 or 8 at a time. Due to the high demand for those game consoles they will not come below $250.00. You can buy the brand new Wii consoles just as cheap on ebay. Once your package arrives go to the nintendo website and buy a two year warranty for around $25.00. Did this for my son and it worked out great!! I am not a fan of ebay nor do I sell any products on that site. However, when your child still believes in Santa you get desperate sometimes. I was desperate and had a great experience.