Teachers do so much for their students, and they deserve to be recognized for their hard work. If you’ve enjoyed your time in school, take the time to give your teacher a heartfelt thank you. From kind gestures to handmade gifts, we’ve compiled 100 ways you can show your teacher you care.
Gestures
These gestures show thoughtfulness and appreciation.
Be a great student: Make their job easier by doing well on assignments, showing up on time, and paying attention in class.Write a real thank you note: Take the time to write a sincere expression of your appreciation so that your teacher knows you really care.Tell the principal: Let your teacher’s principal know that you think he or she is doing a great job.Say thanks: Don’t be afraid to share a simple thanks for helping to give your teacher positive impact.Write a letter of recommendation: Give your teacher a letter of recommendation, and pass it on to others for recognition of their great work.Give them a compliment: Tell your teacher what you love about them.Remember their birthday: Find out your teacher’s birthday and remember to wish them a happy day.Pick up a cup of coffee: While you’re getting a cup of coffee for yourself, pick up an extra one for your child’s teacher.Babysitting: Offer to babysit for your teacher if he or she has young children.Visit the school: Make time to stop by and make a personal visit to say thank you before the end of school.Give coupons: Make a coupon book for your teacher to cash in for favors.Plant reminders: Plant a tree, flowers, and more on school grounds to honor teachers.Display a message on a sign: Go to a bank or other business with a large sign to write a message for your teacher.Go online: Write on your blog, website, Twitter, or Facebook to express your appreciation.Send an email: A hand-written note is most appreciated, but even taking the time to write a quick email is a great way to show you care.Give a hug: Show your teacher you care with a big hug.Notes of encouragement: Write short notes of encouragement for your teacher to be inspired by.Name Them Teacher of the Year: Give your teacher a fun award this year.Do small favors: Do a few small things to help your teacher, like put away supplies or organize files.Leave a voicemail: Give your teacher a personal message to brighten their day.Volunteer: Offer the gift of time as a volunteer for your teacher.High five: Give your teacher a high five of thanks.Donate: Make a donation to a nonprofit organization in your teacher’s name.Nominate your teacher for an award: Seek out awards for teachers and submit a nomination for your teacher.Write a press release: Write a press release explaining why your teacher is great.Write a book: Write a small book about why your teacher is great.Write a poem: Share your writing talents with a special teacher.Gifts
Buy these gifts to treat your teacher.
Flowers: Almost everyone loves receiving flowers and plants, teachers included.A nice pen: Teachers are always losing pens-give him or her one that they’ll keep locked up safe!Beach towel: Encourage your teacher to have a great time on the beach this summer with a fun towel.Certificate of appreciation: Reward your teacher’s excellence by giving them a certificate of appreciation.Lottery tickets: Give your teacher the gift of anticipation-and maybe lots of money!Magazine subscription: Give a magazine subscription that will give all year.Word puzzle: Make a fun word puzzle for your teacher.Stationery: Stationery will help your teacher write beautiful notes.Personalized tote bag: Give a tote bag with your teacher’s name on it.Share a plant: Give your teacher a plant or plant clipping.Tickets: Share tickets to a ballet, theater, or concert for a nice night out for your teacher.Luxury socks: Give luxury in the form of comfy socks.Business cards: Make your teacher feel special by making business cards for them.Movie pack: Give a movie or rental certificate along with popcorn, candy, and soda for a movie night.Crafts
Show your appreciation by working to create a beautiful craft for your teacher.
Collage: Create a collage with pictures, words, and more.Knit: Knit a scarf or hat for your teacher.Garden stones: Decorate old pieces of slate for your teacher to put in his or her garden.Art: Share your art talent with your teacher, whether it’s photography, painting, or even a song.Bookmark: Make a bookmark with an appreciation message, so your teacher will know he or she is appreciated every time they read.Bracelet: Hand-make a bracelet for your teacher.
Gift Certificates
Everyone loves gift certificates, and these are perfect for teachers.
School supply stores: Help your teacher buy the supplies he or she wants for the classroom with a school supply store certificate.Movie theater: Give your teacher a fun night out at the theater.Restaurant: Give your teacher the luxury of a meal out with a restaurant gift certificate.Bookstore: Many teachers are book lovers that would enjoy treating themselves at a bookstore.Garden center: At the end of the school year, give your teacher a gift card to a garden center to spruce up their home.The arts: Give your teacher a gift certificate to a museum, gallery, or theater.Massage: Give your teacher the gift of relaxation with a massage gift certificate.Food
Spoil your teacher with these treats.
Recipe jars: Pour mix into large canning jars and attach recipes for making treats with it.Cook and freeze a meal: Give your teacher a home cooked meal.Homemade pie: Bake a homemade pie for your teacher.Bring donuts: Bring donuts for your teacher and the whole class one morning.Candy jar: Put together a candy jar filled to the brim with treats.Make a handmade card: Put together a handmade card using a quote.Cookies: Cookies are an easy and tasty way to say thanks.Ice cream: Pick up some ice cream for your teacher and the class.Cider mix: Create a tasty cider mix for your teacher to enjoy at home.Make a cake: Bake a cake for your teacher and write your thanks in the icing.
For the Classroom
Give your teacher these gifts to use in the classroom.
Director’s chair: Decorate a fold up director’s chair for your facorite teacher.Hand sanitizer: Teachers can always use good hand sanitizer for the classroom.Simple supplies: Give simple supplies in bulk, like tissue paper, pencils, or paper towels.Contribute to the library: Give a book to the school library in honor of your teacher.Inspirational signs: Write a motivational quote for your teacher to hang in the classroom.Books: Ask your teacher about any books they’d like to have in the classroom, or give a book that you particularly enjoy.Fun office supplies: Teachers may not buy cute paper clips for themselves, but they’ll appreciate it if you do.Games: Give your teacher fun games for the classroom.Memory Gifts
These gifts serve as mementos for your teacher.
Marble memory magnets: Put together magnets with photos of memories inside.Create a quote book: Search for quotes and write the best ones in a book for your teacher.Frame a photo: Frame a favorite photo for your teacher.Memory calendar: Make a calendar for your teacher with photos of students for each month.Memory jar: Fill a jar with memories from everyone in the classroom.Autograph book: Compile thank you notes from you and your classmates in an autograph book.Customized newspaper: Order or create a newspaper for your teacher with a personalized headline.Scrapbook: Have each student make their own page to contribute to the classroom.Memory book: Share memories and photos collected by the class with your teacher.
Group Projects
Take on these thank you projects as a class.
Pool your resources: Collect money from the class to make a big gift for your teacher.In-school Spa Day: Set up a day for teachers to receive facials, massages, manicures, and more.Garden bench: Buy a bench for the class to decorate together.Organize a breakfast: Have breakfast ready for your teacher when they get to school.Have a tailgate party: Throw a party in the school parking lot for teachers with great food and school-friendly drinks.Arrange a car wash: Save a day for giving car washes to teachers.Make lunch: Make lunch for your teacher one day.Feature Teachers: Start a regular profile of teachers each week or month in your school’s newspaper.Make a class library: Have each student pick out a favorite book to create a class library.Cookbook: Have each student contribute their favorite recipe to a cookbook for the teacher.School assembly: At a school assembly, students can act out skits to honor teachers.Class quilt: Each student draws, signs, or writes on a swatch of cloth, and then they are sewn together.Make a video: Get together with your classmates to create a thank you video.Clean the breakroom: Get together and give the teacher break room a good cleaning to say thanks.Dinner for a month: Have everyone in class sign up for a day of the month to make dinner for your teacher.Create a note wall: Have each student write a note explaining how their teacher has helped and hang them on a wall together.Community appreciation day: Get together for a day of appreciation activities for teachers.Thank you banner: Surprise your teacher on the last day of school with a large thank you banner signed by the whole class.Teacher discount card: Ask businesses to participate in a card that offers a discount for teachers.Did you enjoy this article?
I love this post. Thanks so much. I'm always looking for new ways to express to my daughters teacher how wonderful we think she is. She is very much appreciated.
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