Teacher Appreciation Week begins tomorrow (May 5)! Don't forget to show that special teacher (or two) how much you appreciate them!
Our school has a pre-determined list of things to send in every day:
Monday: School Supplies
Tuesday: Unlimited Hugs and Smiles
Wednesday: Something to Pop (popcorn or Blow Pops)
Thursday: Something to Eat (fruit, treats, etc)
Friday: Something to read (card or letter from student).
If your school doesn't do an pre-determined list, I've come up with a couple of extra ideas that don't have to cost a lot of money or time.
Gift card bouquet: We made this one for our teacher's birthday, but it's great for any celebration. The flowers can either be real or handmade, there doesn't have to be a lot of giftcards, one would suffice (or none, it could just be flowers).
Bags: I was told by one of our teachers that they are the ultimate bag lady (or gentleman). Teachers are always having to take home books and homework and such. I love to give bags with a little something in them. This year we have a student teacher, so I'm putting together a bag with some supplies that she's going to need next year for her own room. I made this bag, but it can be store bought, it can be decorated by the kids, anything goes.
Summer Fun: Just throw some summer type stuff together, a beach bag with a towel and water bottle, or something along those lines.
Spa Day: Some lotions, body wash, face scrubbies, etc. Just a little something to pamper themselves.
Pencil Flower Vase: (I hope to find a pic of this soon because it's super cute) I made this last year, and she loved it. All the kids brought in a flower, so she had a nice bouquet. I found the tutorials on Pinterest (you can follow me there, if you'd like. I'm Amanda Ropp <the one with the three palm trees as photo>).
There are so many ways to say Thank You to that special teacher, these were just a few of the things we've done in years past. Imagination is the key.
I hope I've helped, if you've been stuck on ideas.
See ya!
~Amanda ~
