• It is appropriate to give gifts to class moms who assist teachers.old school image by morsted from Fotolia.com
  
  Class moms are an important part of elementary school classrooms. These parent volunteers assist the teacher with whatever is needed, from organizing field trips to reading to students. Other duties may include orchestrating phone call chains, collecting book fair order forms and providing extra adult supervision at class parties. Teachers and parents should consider giving thank you gifts to class moms at the end of the school year to show appreciation for her efforts.
  
  

Scrapbook

• Creating a scrapbook is an excellent way to get the entire class involved in creating a personalized gift for class moms and helpers. You can purchase a blank scrapbook or assemble your own by decorating a three-ring binder and inserting colored pages. You may wish to include pictures of your class mom working with the students. You can create a page for each student to write a thank you message. Be sure to include your annual class photograph and a picture of each student if parents give permission.
  
  

Gift Certificates

• Gift certificates will give your class mom a chance to enjoy an experience or splurge on herself in reward for her volunteer efforts. The type of gift certificate you provide is largely dependent on the interests of your class mom. Some great ideas include movie theater tickets, dinner for two or a day at the local spa. If you know the class mom enjoys reading, a bookstore gift certificate is an ideal way to say "thank you." A similar gift idea is to purchase tickets for her to attend a play or live show.
  
  

Plants

• Giving live plants is a fresh and fragrant way to express appreciation for your class mom's efforts. The end of the school year falls in springtime, so the greenhouses will have no shortage of bright and beautiful flowers to choose from. Hanging baskets and potted plants are among the most popular choices for appreciation gifts. To make your plant gift even more special, have the students of the classroom decorate the outside of the pot. Before deciding on a plant, try to figure out whether she enjoys indoor plants or outdoor gardening. Stick to plants that are easy to care for, but provide the most brilliant foliage and blooms.