Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated during the first full week of May each year. In 2021, it’s May 3-7, with Teacher Appreciation Day falling on Tuesday May 4. As anyone who’s tried to teach their kids during times when the schools were closed, or has observed the many hoops teachers must jump through to keep their students engaged and learning remotely will surely agreed, TEACHERS ROCK!
Educators have had to hit the ground running during the pandemic, re-inventing the way they teach on the fly, so to speak. Let your teachers know how much you appreciate all they do – here are some ideas:
- Write an email to your child’s teacher expressing your gratitude for all they’ve done this year, especially while adapting to so many changes in the way they teach.
- Write an email to the principal, letting them know how much you appreciate your teacher.
- Show appreciation on Social Media, use the social media hashtag #ThankATeacher from the National PTA and share how educators have brightened your or your child’s life.
- Donate books for your teacher’s classroom library.
- Send your teacher a gift card for food or classroom supplies.
- Have your child a write special letter, e-mail, recorded video message, or drawing to send to their teacher.
Teacher Appreciation Week also brings to mind some of our favorite fictional teacher like:
- Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus series
- Miss Clavel from the Madeline books
- Miss Nelson in Miss Nelson is Missing!
- Mr Falker in Thank you, Mr. Falker
- Mr. Browne from Wonder
- Miss Honey from Matilda
- Mr. Terupt from Because of Mr. Terupt
- Minerva McGonagall from the Harry Potter series
- Miss Stacy from Anne of Green Gables
Who are some of your favorite teachers from fiction? Let us know in the comments!
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