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Thank a Teacher

It's Teacher Appreciation Week!

By Amanda Swank, publisher of Lakeland-Bartow-Mulberry FL MacKID May 8, 2024

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! While school teachers deserve appreciation all year, this week is a national opportunity to show appreciation for spending the year teaching our kids.

To our local teachers, we say THANK YOU; today and every day!

Check out these seven gift ideas your teachers will love:

1) Send a Thank You Card or Email

Write a handwritten note (or email) from you and/or your child. If you have a child too young to write one by themselves, have them help you write one.

2) Post a Public Thank You on Social

Post your thank you on social media. Use the hashtag #thankateacher on Instagram, Facebook, or other socials to join in on the national Teacher Appreciation movement. 

3) Create artwork for the Teacher

Have your child create a special piece of artwork as a gift. They could draw or paint a picture or create some other form of art. 

4) Let your Child Pick Out a Gift for the Teacher

Let your child choose a small gift they think their teacher will enjoy.

5) Gift Cards

We all enjoy gift cards; whether they’re to our favorite store or restaurant. Either purchase a general gift card that will allow your child’s teacher to pick out their gift, or choose one to a popular restaurant you think they’ll enjoy.

6) Arrange a lunch delivery or bring them morning coffee 

Bring your child’s teacher a cup of coffee or have lunch delivered for them one day this week.

7) Teacher supplies, books, or activities for the classroom

Supplies are always a fun gift idea. Donate a book for their in-class library, colorful pens, or other supplies that they could use for the next school year.


These are just a few simple ways to show appreciation for your child's teacher. Would you like a downloadable letter that your child can personalize for their teacher? Click here to get your copy!


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