Thanking Your Child’s Teacher

Teachers are extremely important in the lives and education of children, and they deserve our thanks. The majority of all teachers chose their profession out of a love for children and a desire to help them succeed, not expecting to be thanked for their work. If your child’s teacher has gone above and beyond her expected job duties and has truly made school a warm, enriching place for your child to spend her days, why not surprise her and let her know how much she is appreciated.

Some great gift ideas are:

Gift Cards – Gift cards are the perfect, sure to be used gift…as long as the card is to a store or restaurant that you are sure she frequents. If you are unsure, consider purchasing a gift card to a grocery store with several locations (she may not live in the same town as the school,) or a pre paid card from your bank that can be used anywhere credit cards are taken. Another surefire option would be a gift card to a teacher supply or office supply store to purchase items for her classroom.

Hand Written Note – As simple as it may seem, a heartfelt note from you and your child will mean so much to your child’s teacher. If you child knows how to write, have them write their own letter thanking their teacher in their own way. If they are too young, ask them to draw a picture of their teacher and tell you why she is so great. You can then write her dictated words directly on the drawing.

Framed Photo – A framed photo is a wonderful gift that is personal and shows that you put a good deal of thought and time into it. A picture of your child with the teacher, one of the whole class, or even a picture of the teacher reading or interacting with her students will be greatly appreciated.

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