Crafts :: For Teacher Appreciation Week

Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week:

Since 1984, the National PTA has designated time each May for communities nationwide to honor teachers for their work with children. Parents, students, and schools across America celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week to show appreciation for the work and dedication of teachers and reaffirm the commitment to parent-teacher partnerships.

Mrs. Clinger was my sixth grade teacher and I still think about her after all these years. She was just an amazing and caring teacher and really gave 110% to the kids! So in support of all the great teachers – we found some really crafts you can give to your kids teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week that starts this month.

Art Puzzle:

It wouldn’t look this fancy, but what a great classroom activity! You can purchase a white puzzle at your local craft store such as Joanne’s. Have each student decorate the back of one puzzle piece, then the class puts together. Leave it displayed all year to emphasize how everyone is different but still can fit together perfectly.

M-n-M’s Colorful Jar with Poem:

The Domestically Speaking blog has some really cute Teacher Appreciation craft ideas. I like this one as most teachers I know (most women really) enjoy a little chocolate during the day plus it comes with a fun poem and says things like: Green is for the inspiration you give me. So each colored M-n-M has a saying attached to it! Fun! Instructions on how to make this plus the pdf for the poem is found here:

https://www.domestically-speaking.com/2011/09/3-on-my-top-blogging-posts.html

Colorful Vase of Flowers:

This idea comes from the blog Happy Clippings.com. I think this might be one of my favorite ideas as it is so colorful and easy to do! Who doesn’t enjoy flowers and I am sure most teachers could use more colored pencils for the classroom. To read how she made this go to: https://www.happyclippings.com/2011/04/diy-colored-pencil-vase-teacher-appreciation-gift-ideas.html

Basket of Apples:

And the always classic basket of apples are a fun gift! Skip to my Lou blog offers downloadable pdf green leaf tags you can use to complete this adorable gift.

https://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/04/27/apples-for-teacher-appreication-week/