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Teacher Appreciation Week

Teachers Light the Way to Brighter Futures

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.

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Download our Teacher Appreciation Week Toolkit

It’s easy to thank a teacher! Use our thank-you cards, certificates, flyers, coloring pages, acrostic poem, social media graphics and web ads. Download all of the toolkit materials quickly and easily with the following two zip files.

Thank You Card

Use this thank you card to share a message straight from the heart with all of the stellar educators you know.

Thank You Card

Certificates

You, your school principal or PTA/PTSA president can sign and send our ready-made appreciation certificates to the teachers in your life.

Certificate of Appreciation

Flyers

Use these fillable Teacher Appreciation Week flyers!


Flyer

Coloring Pages

Break out your favorite crayons, markers or paint and flex your artistic muscle on these themed coloring pages.

Coloring Pages

Acrostic Poem Activity

Describe your teacher using words that start with the letters T-E-A-C-H-E-R in this acrostic poem activity, then share it with your teacher so they know how much you appreciate them!

Poem

Social Media Graphics

Start a social media conversation about the amazing teachers in your life by dressing up your social media profiles with these graphics. Don’t forget to share photos of your activities during the week by using the hashtag #ThankATeacher!


Web Ads

Share the love on your school website or app!



Even More 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.


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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.