A recent middle school teacher blog discussed the holidays and how students create, make and give the most interesting gifts. Her gift was a simple friendship bracelet that a student made for her. She wanted the student to tie it on tight so that it would not fall off. The student was surprised that she wanted to wear it at all.
I have received many interesting teacher gifts...some which still adorn my Christmas tree as apple ornaments from several years past. Others are more simple...a paper bracelet from last year was a great gift! Students are amazing and when you actually show you appreciate their gift they love it!
I know the girls in some of my classes love to draw and have been making me drawings. As soon as I posted one of the pictures behind my desk the pictures started pouring in because all wanted to be on display! I love the pictures and they make me smile.
As far as Christmas this year, I do no expect anything from my students. One of them asked what I wanted for Christmas this year and they were already guessing what I might like! I'll keep you posted ;-)
Pictures are a great way to give a gift to a teacher because like you said it always makes you smile. I post every picture on my wall that a student creates and they do enjoy seeing their work and it makes me smile too. Furthmore, there are those students that like to bring gifts for the holiday which are very nice, but how many mugs or chocolates do we need so I think the homemade gifts are very precious, those bracelets are a great idea. I am glad that the teacher put it on right away because then it lets the student know that we truly do appreciate what they do, and it boosts that self confidence of theirs that they need so much.
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