Did you ever give a teacher an apple?

Some think the tradition began as a simple gift for poorly paid teachers or as a wish to good health or even as a way to kiss up.

If you really want to kiss up to the teacher, consider some Scribbles cups.

Today I grabbed a sleeve of cups (just $5 at our store), wrote a note and then took it to my son’s teacher to thank her for the first two weeks of school. She loved it. It brightened her day, put a smile on her face and allowed her to consume liquids in a stylishly cute cup.

Tell us what gifts you give to your kids’ teachers.

And if you want to the teacher to smile put a smile, try shopping at Scribbles n Such.