Each May, the first full week of the month is dedicated to honoring educators across the nation through Teacher Appreciation Week. The women and men who dedicate themselves to the population’s education deserve recognition and gratitude. While it may seem that teachers have it easy with summers off and holidays throughout the year, what is seldom discussed is the many hours they spend beyond the classroom, prepping, grading, doing paperwork, and attending to other necessities that the job requires. Teachers often put in far more hours, that go unrecognized by most individuals.
Celebrating the Teachers in Your Child’s Life
Even though your child may be attending school virtually, there are still several ways to show teacher appreciation for their dedication to your child’s education.
Here are a few suggestions to acknowledge teacher appreciation week:
- A simple “thank you” – Saying “thank you” after your virtual class is not only polite, but it also acknowledges the teacher’s time. Chances are the teacher doesn’t hear those words enough, and a simple “thank you” can go a long way.
- Create a Thank You video – Kids love to be creative, so put that creativity to work and make a thank you video. It can be as simple as sending a link to a video, song, or skit your child performs.
- Write a poem – Teachers enjoy receiving special notes from kids, and a poem is a wonderful way to include all the things your child likes about the teacher.
- Send a card – Who doesn’t like getting special mail? You can send teacher appreciation cards to your WVL teachers at our address. Show off creativity by having your child make the card.
- Send an e-card – There are several e-card companies online that have a variety of cards to choose from. Jacquie Lawson has beautiful, animated cards that your teachers are sure to appreciate.
- Share the love – Create a slide show of your child learning, playing, and enjoying life. Don’t forget to include the big Thank You at the end!
- Send a picture – Teachers often save pictures of their students when they get them. So, send a picture of your child learning from home. It is sure to end up on the teacher’s bulletin board of student pictures.
For most people who choose the profession, teaching is not just a job; it is a calling – one that seldom gets the recognition that it should. When you consider the importance of a good education and how critical good teachers are to all aspects of life, it only makes sense to celebrate teacher appreciation week.