Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week
Wow! I can't believe the end of another schoolyear is almost here! I have to admit this was my most FAVORITE week of the year when I was a Kindergarten teacher!! The gifts I enjoyed the most were the handmade ones. The cards and pictures that kids drew and presented with an apple or a flower. In fact, I still have many of them from over 10 years ago!
A fun- quick thing to do is have your child's teacher fill out this form so you can be sure to give a few of his/her favorites:
What is your favorite:
-flower
-color
-fast food
-restaurant
-candy bar
-pop
-beverage
-dessert
-scent
-baked good
-casserole
-sports team
-place to shop
-hobby
-any allergies or dislikes?
If you are wondering what to do for your child's teacher here are a few low-cost, high-impact gifts:
-Movie Theme- Michael's "dollar aisle" (a place I frequent) has popcorn containers or bowls- fill it with the favorite candy and beverage, add a microwave popcorn and giftcard to Blockbuster or a gift certificate to the movies.
-Book Time- Have your child create a bookmark with their picture (don't worry- teachers have quick access to lamination- we will be sure to preserve it!) and add a giftcard to Barnes and Noble with a coffee cup they have created (Michael's has the cups and markers altogether waiting for you) and maybe a $5 gift card to Starbucks.
-Hobby Heaven- If they enjoy gardening get them a giftcard to the landscape nursery with a small flower. If it's scrapbooking - a gift certificate to the nearest scrapbooking store or find out who their Creative Memories consultant is.
-Ice Scream for Ice Cream- Have the class go in on a gift certificate to a grocery store- then fill a basket with assorted toppings, spoons and bowls.
No matter what, your teacher probably isn't expecting anything over-the-top. Teachers teach because they love children and enjoy watching them grow. Teachers don't get paid near what they should, but they know they are making a big difference. Just hearing a verbal, "thank you" means the world to them!
A fun- quick thing to do is have your child's teacher fill out this form so you can be sure to give a few of his/her favorites:
What is your favorite:
-flower
-color
-fast food
-restaurant
-candy bar
-pop
-beverage
-dessert
-scent
-baked good
-casserole
-sports team
-place to shop
-hobby
-any allergies or dislikes?
If you are wondering what to do for your child's teacher here are a few low-cost, high-impact gifts:
-Movie Theme- Michael's "dollar aisle" (a place I frequent) has popcorn containers or bowls- fill it with the favorite candy and beverage, add a microwave popcorn and giftcard to Blockbuster or a gift certificate to the movies.
-Book Time- Have your child create a bookmark with their picture (don't worry- teachers have quick access to lamination- we will be sure to preserve it!) and add a giftcard to Barnes and Noble with a coffee cup they have created (Michael's has the cups and markers altogether waiting for you) and maybe a $5 gift card to Starbucks.
-Hobby Heaven- If they enjoy gardening get them a giftcard to the landscape nursery with a small flower. If it's scrapbooking - a gift certificate to the nearest scrapbooking store or find out who their Creative Memories consultant is.
-Ice Scream for Ice Cream- Have the class go in on a gift certificate to a grocery store- then fill a basket with assorted toppings, spoons and bowls.
No matter what, your teacher probably isn't expecting anything over-the-top. Teachers teach because they love children and enjoy watching them grow. Teachers don't get paid near what they should, but they know they are making a big difference. Just hearing a verbal, "thank you" means the world to them!