I teach second grade in Illinois, and this year our PTO has requested that each teacher create a "wish list" which can be shared with parents who indicate an interest.
I felt very awkward creating a wish list because I felt like I was begging for a gift.
My favorite gifts have always been when a parent (or student) sits down and writes a heartfelt card. I have a collection of these in my desk drawer that I will often pull out when I am having a bad day
