Ideas For Teacher Appreciation Week 2014 • Fabulous Classroom (2024)

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How can I make my teacher Appreciation Week special? ›

Gifts and treats are a heartfelt way to show appreciation to teachers, serving as tangible tokens of gratitude for their dedication and hard work. Whether it's a handmade gift from a student, a bouquet of flowers, or a gift card to their favorite coffee shop, these gestures can significantly boost a teacher's morale.

Set up an appreciation station.

You could set up a board (either in the classroom or online) where students can post thank-you notes to their classmates and teachers. These could be posted on colorful post-it notes or note cards. Students can add to the board over time whenever they think of a new example to add.

Express Love and Respect to Them

Tell them honestly how they contributed to your success. Flaunt messages on a white t-shirt that admire teachers and their teaching. Treat them with what they love to eat. Present them with cute memo pads, well-made organizers, or a super-special pen.

Serve pasta salad, taco salad, chicken salad, potato salad in plastic flower pots with shovels. Use brown paper on the tables with strips of Astroturf down the middle with some potted flowers. Ask volunteers to bring in pots of homemade soups and chilies in slow cookers, and serve salads and breads on the side.

Legally, most public school teachers are not allowed to accept gifts worth more than $50, but even if a family gives me a $5 gift, I think about the time and labor that went into it… and frankly, feel uncomfortable.

“When you have a lot of teachers, even a $5 Target or Amazon card is appreciated and adds up,” Clark tells SheKnows. “Gift cards are best unless you really know the teacher and what they like. Personalized stuff is cute, but it adds up fast.”

Most teacher gift cards fall between $10 and $30, but there is no required amount for a gift card — we're sure they would appreciate any and every amount you want to give! There's no pressure for an amount. Choose an amount based on your budget.

Instead of complaining, contemplate the things you are grateful for. You might even make a list. Tracy also describes the four A's of gratitude: appreciation, approval, admiration and attention. By incorporating these four elements into your life, you'll boost your own self-esteem -- and that of others.

What are the 5 ways of showing appreciation? ›

It really depends on each individual family's circ*mstances, too. For some, $100 is right on the mark, while for others it's overly generous. It certainly seems that no one finds it stingy, however.

Thank you for always being there for me! Your enthusiasm for teaching is contagious, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from you. Your patience, kindness, and understanding have helped me grow and succeed in ways that I never thought possible. Thank you for everything.

Dry eraser board, pencils, scissors, bandages, Glade air freshener (class rooms get stinky after recess/pe) hand sanitizer, wet ones, pencil box, sticky notes, more pad, pens, ruler, glass with lid (fill with drink packets), Kleenex, readers, motivational stickers for kids, and paper clips.

For co-workers, casual friends and your children's teachers, stay in the $10 to $20 range. Gift cards for close friends and family members can range from $25 to $100. When you're selecting a gift card for a spouse, parent or someone else who's very special, choose a card worth $75 or more.