Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to recognize and appreciate the teachers in our lives. My mother once told me that it takes a village to raise a child, and she certainly was right! From preschool on, teachers have been a huge part of the village helping to raise my children.
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Teacher Appreciation Week
What is Teacher Appreciation week?
Since 1984, the National PTA (Parent Teacher Association) has designated a full week during the public school year to honor the men and women who lend their passion, skills, hard work and dedication to educating our children.
When is Teacher Appreciation Week?
The first full week of May is designated as National Teacher Appreciation Week. This year (2019), that week is Monday, May 6th through Friday, May 10th. And don’t forget the national teacher day, Teacher Appreciation Day, on Tuesday, May 7th! I suggest checking with your school PTO to make sure these dates are correct for your school!
How do you celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week?
- Write a note of thanks and appreciation for your teacher.
- Round up a basket of goodies that your teacher can enjoy over the summer.
- Give gift cards to your teacher’s favorite restaurants, shopping places, or coffee shops.
- Decorate your teacher’s door with a creative banner or sign.
- Stock the teacher’s classroom with supplies that are running low.
- Bring in your teacher’s favorite treats and snacks.
- Provide a lunch for the teacher.
- Find ways to include the staff, including secretaries and janitors.
- Create a classroom gift like a photo album to involve the entire class.
- Create a fun theme for the week that encourages the teacher to be appreciated all week long!
Teacher Appreciation Week Themes
Creating a theme for the week can be lots of fun and will help give everyone some great ideas for honoring teachers. The Busy Budgeting Mama has some great ideas and some cute printables. This movie and popcorn theme is super cute!
I absolutely love this Super Hero Theme from Kara’s Party Ideas! I love all of the bright fun colors and after all, I think that we can all agree that teachers definitely have a superpower!
You will also find some great ideas over at the Room Mom Spot. She has a post with 15 different ideas to celebrate the whole week with a theme including this fun Dr. Seuss idea!
Teacher Appreciation Door Ideas
Decorating and personalizing the classroom door is a tradition that is loved by both kids and teachers! You can find some great ideas to help you get started with these fun Teacher Appreciation Door Ideas.
Here are some more easy door ideas including this Super Star door. I love this idea because it allows for each of the students to write a personal note to the teacher inside of the stars. It is a door your teacher will truly treasure!
Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas for Staff
Teachers aren’t the only ones making an impact. Secretaries, janitors, and all of the non-homeroom classes need to be recognized too! Here are some great free printables that you can put in the staff lounge for everyone to enjoy.
Teacher Appreciation Week Gift Ideas
Teacher gifts can be extravagant or simple, store-bought or handmade, or just a card of thanks with our without a gift card. Here are some great ideas that are sure to make each of your teachers feel loved and special! My children have great teachers and I love this opportunity to thank them.
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Gifts teachers really want!
A survey of teachers showed they loved handwritten notes and gift cards during Teacher Appreciation Week. No matter what you decide to gift to your teacher, a hand-written thank you card from a student is always appreciated and treasured.
Gift cards always make a great gift, and these free teacher gift card printables can make a simple gift card a thoughtful and appreciated gift! These cute little tags were designed perfectly for the gift cards that you can pick up right at the register of your grocery store.
Fridays are casual dress day at our school, and teachers can wear T-shirts and jeans. T-shirts have become a really popular gift and they would be a unique way to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week! These teacher tees are super cute.
Teacher Coloring Pages
We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.
~Cynthia Ozick
Do you have any ideas that you have used to thank your children’s teachers? I would love to hear about them!
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