Several of you asked what your child\u2019s teacher wanted for the holidays, especially parents with names that start with L and J, and try though I might, it seems as though our educators are reluctant to come forth with their own desires. \u201cYou mean, for my classroom?\u201d No, I mean for you. \u201cYou mean, something for me to use to teach?\u201d No, something that you want for you outside of the school. \u201cThat would help me teach?\u201d No.<\/p>\n
The few who failed my interrogation all had one similar request: gift cards. Gift cards for Starbucks, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Wegmans. I\u2019d play it safe and get them one of those Visa gift cards. And thank them profusely for being so selfless. I\u2019ve never had such trouble trying to wrangle a gift idea out of another human being. And I\u2019m an expert on such things.<\/p>\n
Might I also suggest a heart-felt card from you or your child.<\/strong> It\u2019s a small gesture that really does mean a lot. I know a certain second-grade teacher who\u2019s last name rhymes with bicbeerson just wants every one of her students to gift her a nice card to add to her collection. And she\u2019s not the only one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"