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Teacher Appreciation Week: May 5-9, 2025

Teachers illuminate paths of knowledge, guiding students toward limitless possibilities. From morning greetings and classroom discussions to after-school support and thoughtful feedback, teachers shine their light on every aspect of student growth and development. Each day, they spark curiosity, kindle creativity, and brighten the future for every student in their care.

Join us in celebrating these remarkable educators during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9, 2025. Our celebration toolkit will be released in March.

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Ways You Can Thank a Teacher

Students and Families

  • Write a thank-you note to your child's teacher.
  • Give your child's teacher a gift card to their favorite store or restaurant.
  • Volunteer your time in your child's classroom.
  • Donate school supplies to your child's teacher.
  • Say, thank you to a teacher who made a difference in your life.

School-Wide

  • Organize a contest where students create artwork or write essays about how their teachers inspire them for the future.
  • Feature different teachers each day of the week, highlighting their unique contributions to shaping the future.
  • Partner with local businesses to showcase future career options and have teachers guide discussions on how their subjects connect to those careers.


Remember, every gesture of gratitude helps illuminate the profound impact teachers have on shaping bright futures for all students. Join us in making Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 shine brighter than ever.


Notes from the Backpack Podcast Miniseries


Notes from the Backpack, a podcast for parents, is proud to celebrate the voices of teachers and uplift their needs through our Teacher Talk Miniseries. Tune in as we hand the mic to teachers so they can share the answers to your questions like:

  • What is it like being a teacher right now?
  • What do you wish families knew about your job?
  • How can families partner with teachers to advocate for change in our schools?


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Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week




How You Can #ThankATeacher


Get creative! And post how you honor your teachers using #ThankATeacher. We love seeing all the awesome ways you celebrate the “T” in PTA!

  • It’s never too early to plan with your PTA unit! Check out 5 Ways to Plan for Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Email heartfelt letters, cards and messages of appreciation
  • Create artwork, poems and video messages to celebrate your teachers
  • Send your teacher a virtual award
  • On Thursday, upload a #TBT of you and your favorite teacher and thank them using #ThankATeacher

Find more unique ways to virtually celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week on PTAOurChildren.org.





About Teacher Appreciation WeekSM

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Since 1984, National PTA has designated one week in May as a special time to honor the individuals who lend their passion and skills to educating our children. PTA events at the national, state and local levels celebrate the outstanding contributions teachers make. National PTA also serves on the selection committee for the National Teacher of the Year.