GiftCrowd described online group gift collections and recipient-selected gift cards for nursery teachers in guidance published on November 17, 2023. Its holiday suggestions covered individual gifts and whole-class collections, with the teacher's preferences guiding the choice.

The examples included personalised items, classroom materials, meals, plants and experiences. Children could help prepare a message or choose elements of a present, adding a personal connection to the contribution.

Gift cards were presented as one option for allowing a teacher to make the final selection. The company also suggested asking about preferences when parents were arranging food or a shared meal.

For group gifts, GiftCrowd described an online collection event that recorded contributions and greetings. It said recipients could select from more than 450 brands in its catalogue at the time.

The article offered seasonal ideas and explained existing collection tools. It did not report new school contracts, a product launch or a survey establishing which gifts nursery teachers preferred.