January 15th is not only Martin Luther King Jr Day, it's also National Elementary School Teacher Appreciation Day! While kids may not be in school on Monday, they can surprise their teacher on Tuesday with these gifts.
Here are five simple ideas to show your appreciation for your child's teacher:
1. A thank-you note
Teachers love to hear what your child has to say from their heart. Here's a fun printable to make it easy for your child to write a letter. You can write one too. Go one step further and write one to the principal too, explaining why you believe your child's teacher is exceptional. Use specific examples of how the teacher has influenced your child’s learning. Who doesn’t like to look great in front of their boss?
2. A gift card
A gift card is always a great gift! You can give them a generic gift card, one to a local restaurant or coffee shop, Amazon, or anywhere else you think the teacher would enjoy.
3. Items for their classrooms
Whiteboard markers, erasers, scissors, pencils, sharpeners, decorative pieces, hand soap … all will be appreciated. Ask your teacher for a wish list or check Amazon to see if one is already started there! Teachers often spend their own money on school supplies, so this is an opportunity to help them in a practical way that they'll appreciate.
4. A basket of their favorite snacks
Find out what your child's teacher loves to snack on and make them a nice basket filled with their favorite treats!
5. Something Personalized
Let your teacher know they are special by getting something with their name on it rather than a generalized "Teacher" gift. Here are 40 of the Best Personalized Gifts for Teachers to choose from or be inspired by.
Thank you to all the teachers!
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