Saying “Thank You” at the End of the School Year

Parenting From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor We have reached the end of the school year, and from finals to Field Day, there is a lot to think about! Currently I’m trying to figure out the best way to say “thank you” to all of the wonderful teachers, coaches, and other educators that have been so crucial to my children’s successes this year. Luckily the About.com Parenting Experts have some great ideas. Great Ideas for Easy, Affordable Teacher Gifts Between my 3 kids, this year I have more than 10 teachers and 10 coaches to buy for. I want to say thank you to each one in a meaningful way, but I really don’t have the budget to spend a lot. Katherine tells us how to do it. Search Related Topics:  teacher gifts  affordable gifts  easy gift ideas Distinctive Gifts for Teachers Maybe you have ideas for teacher gifts but want to give something that is unique and unexpected. Carol has done the brainstorming for you with this list of gifts that are both creative and special. Search Related Topics:  unique teacher gifts  unexpected gifts  creative gifts Gifts for Therapists and Other Special People Teachers aren’t the only ones who impact the lives of our children. In many cases, kids work with speech therapists, OTs, PTs, and other professionals all year round. Parents who have been there share the best ways to thank them. Search Related Topics:  gifts for professionals  5 Great Gifts for Coaches And lets not forget the coaches either! My daughter plays in a travel soccer league and a town lacrosse league. In both instances, every person involved is a parent volunteer. I’m so grateful for the time that they give and for helping my daughter learn more about the sports that she loves. Search Related Topics:  gifts for coach  sports gifts  team gifts Related Searches Parenting Help Parenting Articles Parenting Plans Parenting Time Family and Parenting Featured Articles How to Have Silly Fun with Your Grandchildren Fishing Party Games Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter Listen to the Parenting RoundAbout Podcast! All About Parenting   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads: Could You Be a Teacher? Work as an Online Teacher Home-based Teaching Jobs Home-based Tutoring Positions