Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here! This is the time of year when we show our teachers how much we appreciate all that they do for us. Teaching can be challenging, so it’s important to show our teachers how much we care. There are many ways to show your appreciation, and no matter what you choose, it will mean a lot to them. So thank you, teachers – we appreciate everything you do!
What is Teacher Appreciation Week, and why do we celebrate it?
Teacher appreciation week is an annual event that takes place during the first full week of May. It is a time when teachers can feel appreciated for all their work throughout the year. The main event of teacher appreciation week is teacher appreciation day, which falls on May 5. However, teacher appreciation week is a whole week-long celebration, and there are plenty of ways to show your appreciation for teachers.
What are some ways to show appreciation for teachers?
One way to show your appreciation is to send teachers thank-you cards. Thank-you cards are a simple way to let teachers know that you appreciate all they do for their students. Another way to show your appreciation is a hand-written note of thanks and gratitude. Check out our 88 thank you note inscription ideas below! Here are more ways to show appreciation during Teachers Appreciation Week:
Bringing a gift for the teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week
One of the easiest and most common ways to show your appreciation for teachers is to bring them a gift. For example, if you’re close with your teacher, you could get them a unique mug or plaque with a message of appreciation. Or, if you want to go the extra mile, put together a basket filled with their favorite snacks and drinks. No matter what you choose, take the time to personalize it and make it memorable for your teacher.
Reach out to a teacher who made an impact on your life
If there’s a teacher who’s made a special impact on your life, take the time to reach out to them and thank them. It could be through a handwritten letter, an email, or even a social media post. Thank them for all they’ve done for you, whether helping you with your studies or just being a support system during tough times. Let them know how much they mean to you and how grateful you are for everything they’ve done. This is a great way to show your appreciation not just during Teacher Appreciation Week but any time of year.
Donate money to teacher organizations.
Many teachers’ unions and associations rely on donations from the public to continue their essential work. If you’re looking for a way to show your appreciation for teachers, donating to teachers’ unions and associations is a great option. This can be done in several ways, from making a one-time donation to becoming a monthly donor. By donating to teachers’ unions and associations, you’re supporting teachers, but you’re also helping to advocate for them. This is a great way to show your appreciation and help teachers receive the support they need and deserve.
Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week
Glass Photo Frame Picture Coasters
Southern Homewares’ Glass Photo Frame Picture Coasters are perfect for adding a personal touch to any home decor. Each coaster has 3 non-skid pads to prevent slippage and to protect the surface they are sitting on. The included black wooden storage rack makes it easy to keep them together when they’re not in use. These coasters are also great for themed parties and events, or preloading with your own photos to give as a unique and thoughtful gift for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Bertiveny Teacher Stamps for Grading
To show appreciation to teachers, what better way than gifting them with these colorful and inspiring Bertiveny Teacher Stamps? These stamps not only include different messages of encouragement like Great Work and Excellent but also feature the parent’s signature. They are perfect for homework, classroom prizes, and use in the classroom. With 8 stamps in different colors and 8 different text pictures, you can customize your message to best fit the need!
Teacher Appreciation Tote and Cosmetic Bag Set
This Teacher Appreciation Tote and Cosmetic Bag Set is the perfect way to say “thank you” to your favorite teacher! The canvas tote bag is inscribed with a heartfelt message, while the cosmetic bag is perfect for holding all of your teacher’s essentials. Whether you’re giving this set as a gift or keeping it for yourself, it’s sure to put a smile on any teacher’s face!
Inspirational Color Changing Mood Pencils
With these Inspirational Color Changing Mood Pencils, your teacher will always have the perfect color to match their mood! 40 pencils with various bright colors and different words of praise to choose from they make a great gift for Teachers Appreciation Week.
150 Wood Case #2 Pencils
These 150 wood-cased #2 pencils are perfect for everyday use! The medium-soft lead provides long-lasting, smooth writing, and the hexagonal shape with a satin finish ensures a comfortable grip. Plus, the pre-sharpened pencils come in a sturdy case for easy transport. Teachers will love these for classroom use – or they make a great gift for Teacher Appreciation Week!
The Colony Co. Lunch Bag
The Colony Co. Lunch Bag is the original waxed canvas lunch bag. The waxed canvas is stiff so the bag holds its shape, and when you roll down the top of the bag, it actually stays rolled down as it should. The plain and simple design functions without any buckles or zippers-simply roll down the top of the bag to carry it. The durable 16-ounce heavy-duty canvas is stain-resistant and easy to clean. Industrial-strength stitching means this bag is built to last, making it a practical, unique, and useful Teacher Appreciation Week gift!
Plant Cube Teacher Appreciation Gift
This fun and unique plant kit is the perfect way to say “thank you” to your favorite teacher! The wooden cube planter is designed with a special punny sentiment that reads “Your Commitment & Dedication,” and it comes with a sunflower seed packet and peat pellet. When watered, the peat pellet will expand and help to fertilize the soil, so your new sunflower can grow big and strong. This fun gift is perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week or any time of year when you want to show your appreciation for a job well done.
88 Teacher Appreciation Week Messages to Add to Your Thank You Card
- May your coffee be strong and your students be calm!
- You taught me so much and I’m so thankful to have had you as my teacher
- Your love of learning has drawn me into a whole new universe of exploring ideas!
- You inspired me to begin this new chapter in my life. I couldn’t have done it without you.
- You are making a difference every day!
- Thank you teacher for all the things you have done for me.
- Because of you, I’ve come to love … (writing, reading, science)
- This was a tough semester, but you got me through it!
- Anyone would give you an A+ for being such an awesome teacher. Thank you for everything!
- I know I didn’t pay enough attention, messed around, and talked too much, but you never gave up on me. Thank you for being the one who believed, all along. I won’t forget it!
- To the Best Teacher Ever! Thank you for making a difference! You are appreciated!
- I just wanted to send a quick thank you message to appreciate your huge support and effort.
- You were the one teacher, over all the years, who left an impression on me. You were the best, and I appreciate it so much!
- Thank you for helping Harper blossom, Mrs. Hayworth. We can’t thank you enough.
- You’ve always been an amazing example for your students and we have been inspired by your achievements. Thanks for everything!
- You’re an amazing teacher and we’re so grateful to have you!
- You inspired me to fulfill my true potential. I’ll always be grateful for that!
- Thank you for going above and beyond and being more than just a teacher, but a mentor. We wouldn’t be where we are without your guidance!
- There is one teacher who stays in our minds forever. Thank you for being that teacher!
- For all you’ve done, you will be forever in the hearts of your pupils. We want to send big hugs and wish you a huge thank you!
- Teachers encourage minds to think, hands to create, and hearts to love!
- You have always guided me and showed me the right path to success. Thank you, teacher, you are the best.
- Your smile and energy were such a ray of light. You made classes come alive and for that, I will always remember you!
- Thank you teacher for activating curiosity, knowledge, and new visions into our lives. Without your guidance, life could not have been this blissful. Thank you so much!
- Thank you for emboldening me.
- Thanks for being such a great teacher!
- We couldn’t have wished for a better teacher. You’re awesome, thanks!
- Not only do you inspire me but you actually listen. When others don’t really care, you do. I appreciate all you do so much. Thank you!
- Thank you, teacher, for always believing in me. Thanks for making me what I am today.
- Dear teacher, thank you so much for always being so caring. This is really remarkable!
- You gave me the confidence to dream big.
- I’m forever grateful for your unyielding support and endless patience with me! Thank you for teaching with care, compassion, and love!
- Your positivity and encouragement brightened my days.
- Thank you for getting me through my exams. I didn’t think I could do it
- I’ll always remember attending your class. You are the best teacher!
- Thanks a bunch, Mr. James, for being such a great teacher!
- These words won’t fully express how I feel but hopefully, they will get close to showing you how grateful I am you were my teacher. Thank you!
- Your teaching is out of this world. Thanks for helping me shoot for the stars.
- Without teachers, life would have no class.
- The best teachers teach from the heart. Thank you for all that you do!
- A teacher is a person who surrounds her students with inspiration to learn again every day. Thank you!
- Thank you for giving the confidence which will surely help the students in every sphere of life.
- I’m so grateful you were my teacher.
- Thank you, teacher, for your extraordinary patience and effort towards your students. Thank you for being their inspiration and guide. We appreciate you so much!
- We’ve never seen your cape or mask, but we see your superpowers every day!
- To an outstanding educator – thank you for never giving up on me!
- Thanks for putting up with me! You’re the best teacher in the world!
- Teaching is hard and you’ve never complained. You just did your job and did it brilliantly. Thank you!
- I struggled so much with school until you came along. I couldn’t believe just a teacher that could capture my attention and inspire me would lead to such a change. But you did it. And I’ll be eternally grateful!
- Sir, I owe you my sincere gratitude for being the biggest positive influence in my life! Thanks!
- Your drive, passion, and determination are an inspiration to all your students. It’s because of you I found my love for learning and have gone on to achieve all I have. Thank you for everything!
- Thank you for shaping my growing mind. The world needs more teachers like you. Thank you!
- School was hard before, but thanks to you, I look forward to being here every day. Thank you.
- Thank you so much for being a teacher I’ll never forget.
- You helped me see that I can be more.
- Thank you teacher for guiding us, inspiring us, and for making us what we are today.
- You gave me the strength I needed to take the next steps toward my dream of … (acting, writing, enrolling in college)
- I will forever be thankful that you walked into my class!
- Thank you for being such a one-of-a-kind teacher!!!
- Thank you for your patience throughout this year. It meant the world to me.
- I don’t think I ever fully appreciated the effort and hard work you put into teaching me. Thank you for that, and for getting the lessons across that I needed!
- You don’t just teach, you inspire!
- Thank you so much. Can’t wait to visit you in your classroom as soon as school is back in session.
- Thank you from all of us for having our backs and pushing us towards greatness.
- I’ll never forget you.
- Thank you for encouraging my child to reach high in their education! You’ve been such a blessing.
- Your kindness made me feel welcomed and comfortable.
- It takes a big heart to shape little minds.
- You teach with love and effort and energy that draws in every student.
- Thank you for inspiring our kids to become good people in society. As long as your blessing is with them, nothing can spoil our kids. We believe in you.
- To teach a child to navigate through life is a true teacher’s gift.
- Teaching requires dedication and passion, and you have those in abundance. Thank you for being such an inspiration
- Your guidance has prepared me for the world and enabled me to fulfill my potential. Thank you for all you did
- You made me a better, more thoughtful person.
- To the world, you may be just a teacher but to your students, you are a HERO!
- I had so many ways to get to my destination, but you showed me the right one. Only a wise teacher can do that. I am really thankful to you!
- You’re a wonderful teacher and a wonderful person. Thank you, Miss Foster!
- Thank you for sharing your gifts with me.
- You always went above and beyond to make sure we could reach our full potential. From your favorite students – thank you!
- Was the stress, long hours, and dealing with annoying teenagers worth it? I hope so because you’re an amazing teacher and I can’t thank you enough!
- Your support as a teacher means more than words can describe. Thank you.
- People will never forget how you made them feel.
- You are, hands down, the best teacher I’ve ever had.
- The influence of a good teacher can never be erased.
- You did not only teach me what is good in life but also inspired me to do good in life. You are a great teacher and a good human being. Thank you for your contribution to building my life.
- I know I was a handful at times, so it may not seem like it, but I appreciate all you did for me. You were a truly special teacher and I’m so grateful to have been taught by you
- Thanks for being a super teacher!
- What a gift! What a teacher!
Teacher Appreciation Week is the time of year when we celebrate teachers for all they do for society. It’s a week to show our gratitude and appreciation with gifts, kind words, and maybe even a break from grading papers! Hopefully, these gift ideas will help you show support for your favorite teacher.
If you’ve ever had a teacher who positively impacted your life, we want to hear from you! Please share your story in the comments below, and tell us what that teacher did specifically to make a difference. Of course, we’d love to hear from teachers, tell us about the special students who made a difference in their lives.
