As the holidays fast approach, I am getting ready for the teacher gifting. I’ve seen lists on social media of things that teachers don’t want for Christmas, but I can honestly say that some of those things I don’t mind receiving. I think at the top of the list was coffee mugs or cups, and quite frankly, I love my coffee mugs. I have one that I received from a student a few years ago that has a cat and a Christmas tree on it. The cartoonish cat looks exactly like my cat, Mickey. I drink out of that Christmas mug even when it isn’t Christmas. It’s just the perfect size and was so me!

Anyhow, here’s a list of things that teachers want:

1. Gift certificates
2. Room sprays (disinfectant or other)
3. Kleenex
4. Clorox or Lysol wipes
5. Pens/Pencils and Stationary
6. Chocolate
7. Food items
8. Coffee pods
9. Books by their favorite author
10. Colored paper or Cardstock

**Disclaimer: I realize that not all teachers may want or appreciate such items, but I know that I personally wouldn’t mind those things.

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