Inspired by this blog post, I thought I would write a similar article unique to Berwyn. Perhaps there are teachers out there that will comment and include more ideas. I asked a few and here are some of their responses:
1. Gift Cards. Give the gift of choice! Chances are they'll spend it on your kids! Office Depot in Cermak Plaza or Target (you can use your Target card and Target will give a percentage to YOUR school!) are good choices! Organizing a whole class contribution may make this affordable for everyone!
2. Gift Certificates to local shops. Buying locally will help our community! The Depot District, Ogden, Roosevelt Road and Cermak are full of small, independent businesses. Stop in today and get a few small gifts or gift certificates. Wishbone restaurant, Fly Right Gifts, Urban Mutt (for dog lovers!), and countless other shops would be great discoveries for our Berwyn teachers.
3. A heart felt note of thanks from you or your child. I don't think we can say thank you enough to teachers. If there is something you or your child LOVES about your school, tell it!
4. Classroom supplies. Ask your teacher for a supply wishlist. Short on glue sticks? Need more books? Board games/puzzles for indoor recess? Maybe there are some in your home game closet waiting for new life! Donate some gently used items to your child's class along with #3.
5. Food and drink! Make cookies, wrap up a chocolate bar, gourmet coffee in a mug (forget the mug, they have enough of those!). Have your child casually ask what the teachers favorite treat or candy bar is. Your child will be excited to give a personal gift!
6. Contribute to Donors Choose Berwyn Challenge! Perhaps your teacher has a project submitted!
Any other ideas? Post a comment to this blog post. Let's hear from some teachers!
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