
Gifts to make, gifts to buy. Writing from the point of view of both teacher and parent, here are my favorites:
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For Teachers from Parents
A big yes for gift cards, my personal favorites being a bookstore or Starbucks. Another terrific option is to order a gift card for Teachers Pay Teachers, where your child’s teacher can purchase high quality teaching resources created by other teachers.
Also nice is a card with a personal note about what you appreciate about your child’s teacher. I still have a few from years back.
For Teachers from Students
For Students from Teachers
For Parents from Students

Great list, Rachel! I like your suggestions for students giving their teachers–that little wreath is so cute! And very good point about skipping the Christmas-themed ornaments, etc.. I hate it when people get upset when we say "Happy Holidays" or do things that aren't Christmas (or basically Christian) specific in public schools. And of course the http://www.teacherspayteachers.com gift certificates are an excellent idea! 🙂 Thanks for sharing this!
Thanks for the kind words, Tracee!