If you have read my blog before you know that I believe teacher are underpaid and under thanked. Through the last few years I have tried to come up with some thank yous for our teachers. Most of my ideas are fairly inexpensive. I want to thank all my children's teachers, including their specialists. Now that I have two in middle school that is at least 21 teachers. It does add up, but I believe they deserve a little thanks too. Actually I haven't been good about thanking the middle school extras (like the librarian) and I often forget their counselors and the nurse. I do what I can.
Here are some things (and links) to things I have done in the past and each item has a free printable you can download. Please become a follower before you download.
I like to give one gift every day. Here is some things I did last year:
This is one of my favorites, and I'm thinking I may do it again. You can attach it to a box of brownies or a plate of brownies, but I'm thinking about attaching it to a mug of mix that you put in the microwave (just have to find it on pinterest again). Then it is a serving for one and they get a cute mug!
This is one of my most pinned, most popular posts.
This is an easy, expensive and cute gift. Easy to do for lots of teachers, specialists, and staff. You can also dress it up with a flower pot and garden gloves. You can even go a step closer with a trowel and other gardening supplies.
Word Play on "mint" coming soon {I guess I forgot to post it last year}.
This is tied in with a bulletin board idea and a box of recipes the kids wrote about their teacher.
A Poem explaining the colors of M&M's and a bulletin board idea.
Or
Attach to pens, pencils, chalk, expo markers, etc.
Can be made for as a birthday present or for as a teacher appreciation gift.
Attach the bag to a pair of sunglasses.
Or try one of my monthly gifts I did last year (I didn't quite make it each month).
I've hit a home run being in your class
Your a hit above the rest
You have hit every situation we have pitched right out of the park
I'm glad to pitch-in for some fun
If you used these for teacher appreciation instead of a small gift you could attach it to baseball tickets or merchandise.
No Picture - Attach to football item.
I hope that you can find an idea or two that will be able to use. Please remember that if you choose to download, please
become a follower first (on the right). I'm happy to share my
creations with my followers. If you would like to leave a comment too
that would totally make my day!
Linking to parties listed above on the Link Party tab including:
It's so sweet of you to do this for your kids' teachers. I'm sure that even without the gifts, the words on those printables are enough to make their days a little brighter. :) If I may ask, how long does an ink cartridge last for you? I'm thinking of doing this and just want to take into account the cost of the ink and paper. Thanks!
ReplyDelete-Shelley