Teacher Appreciation Week 2024: Quotes, Ideas, Theme And Gifts

Teacher Appreciation Week is approaching and everyone is thinking of coming up with special gifts, and messages including quotes for their favorite educator. This year's celebrations are going to start on May 6th with National Teacher Day observed a day after on Tuesday. The week running from Monday to Friday is an opportunity to bridge the gap in learning and create joyful memories to strengthen the relationship between you and your teacher!

"Teachers are Shining Stars," is the official theme of Teacher Appreciation Week 2024. The National National Parent Teacher Association has come up with several ideas and an online toolkit that comprises hundreds of ideas to celebrate the occasion.

Notably, apart from being a national holiday, Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated all across the United States and Canada. Students use the time as an opportunity to express gratitude and thank their teachers for the contribution they make in shaping the former's personalities. The celebration has a legacy of over seven decades and it dates back to the era of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, who came up with the concept for a week to honor teachers.

They say teachers truly change the world around us by introducing new ideas and learnings. Following are the quotations that can be added to your cards to teachers to make it special for them.

1) "One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world," was once said by Afghan activist Malala Yousafzai.

2) "If you can read this, thank a teacher," according to Harry S. Truman.

3) "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." – Henry Adams.

4) "The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery." – Mark Van Doren.

5) "Teaching is the greatest act of optimism," wrote Colleen Wilcox.

6) "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires," written by William Arthur Ward

7) "Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best," some inspiring words that came from Bob Talbert's writings.

1) Personalised Thank You cards with a special message written for your favorite teacher.

2) A video or a reel made with good production quality by a spirited group of students could add flavor to the celebrations.

3) More teacher breaks during school time. Yes, you heard it right! Ask principals for coverage for one class period. One can help teachers with a classroom task like putting up a bulletin board or grading papers. Teachers to be granted permission to skip one meeting of their choice.

4) Special and customized door decor messages for the teachers filled with compliments can be a good choice.

5) Request gift cards from nearby establishments such as movie theaters, spas, eateries, coffee shops, bakeries, and bookshops for instructors.

6) Fulfill one wish of your favorite teacher. Figure out a way to help them in their ongoing projects.

7) During Teacher Appreciation Week, numerous local and national businesses provide special discounts, promotions, and freebies. Conduct some research and compile a list of all the benefits available to instructors.

1) Self-care gifts including scented candles, soaps, and books are always special to reach their hearts.

2) Personalised gifts such as a hardcover journal, planner, custom photo calendar, or a photobook of favorite class memories.

3) Customised desk name plates or coffee mugs.

4) Home decor and gardening gift items. These can include decorative wall/door/window hanging bells, wind chimes showpieces, and paintings.

5) A comfortable and easy-to-move chair.

6) Some valuable coupon codes.

7) A healthy and filling meal with no holds bar on sugar.