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Teacher Appreciation: Show Your Favorite Teacher How Important They Are

Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping our lives, offering guidance, encouragement, and wisdom that extends far beyond the classroom. Whether it’s a teacher who made a difference during a challenging year or one who sparked your love for a subject, showing appreciation for their hard work and dedication can make a lasting impact.

In this blog, I’ll share explore meaningful ways to show your favorite teacher how much they mean to you, from simple gestures of gratitude to thoughtful gifts that convey your sincere thanks. After all, a little recognition can go a long way in letting them know just how important they truly are!

Snail Mail

The old classic: a handwritten note! Who doesn’t love getting mail? I’ve saved every note that a student ever gave me. They’re great to look through when you’re feeling down or worried that you aren’t doing enough for your students. A teacher will always appreciate a handwritten note as a reminder that they are making an impact on the life of a student.

Make it Modern

Looking for a more modern take on sending a card? Consider creating a Kudo Board. The free version of this website allows for ten different posts that can include pictures, videos, and GIFs, in addition to text. It’s easy to invite contributors to add to the board without having to register to share their message. If there are more than ten students in your class, just send multiple Kudo Boards!

Consider the Classroom

Consider a Teachers Pay Teachers gift
card as another alternative. The site is a platform for vetted teacher-designed lesson plans, resources, and ideas for students of all levels and for all content areas.

Pull Off a Parade

Want to really go all out? If you’re a great organizer or coordinator, consider planning a drive-by parade or honk-a-thon to honor a special teacher. First, devise a way to get your teacher in a particular location at a specific time (perhaps you can ask the principal to help!). Next, recruit other students and parents to participate. Make signs, decorate cars, and honk the horns as you drive by.

Do you have other great ideas for how to show teachers some love? We’d love to hear about them and how your teacher reacts! Email the Curriculum and Academics team at discovery@worldstrides.com to share your suggestions.