How little is too little money? Teacher gift question

amother

Wed, Jun 30 2021, 8:04 pm

I want to give my kids teachers thank you notes attached to chocolate bars, with cash inside.

Only turns out my one kid has:
Main teacher
Assistant teacher who’s away on maternity leave
Assistant teacher sub who took over for her for now
Twice weekly “fill-in” teacher
Speech therapist
Occupational therapist

That’s a lot of people I want to show appreciation too!

What amount of cash is the minimum that is still nice? Is 20 shekel too little? (Yes I’m in Israel)

What would you do in my case? (For most of my other kids I was able to participate in group gifts, giving 10-20 shekels a kid)

Thank you!

amother

Thu, Jul 01 2021, 8:23 am

Thanks!

How would you include a thank-you from the kid? I'm talking about a three-year-old who doesn't write...

Also I always think it's a little uncomfortable for kids to be involved in things that include giving money... no?

amother

Clover

Thu, Jul 01 2021, 8:38 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

I used to teach preschool. I appreciated any amount. Even if it's just a couple of dollars (or the equivalent in shekels).
As a parent to a preschooler I write a note expressing my appreciation- if you can include a few specifics that is even more meaningful. My preschooler has either drawn them a picture on a separate piece of paper or a small picture on the note card I write. That's a lot of artwork for your child with so many teachers though, maybe just do the main teachers (or one or two your child has been especially close with) or none at all if you think it's too much. It's nice to teach children at young ages how important thank-you cards and showing our appreciation is. If it's too hard you can skip the child drawing though.