{"id":13568,"date":"2022-04-21T10:21:35","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T14:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/?p=13568"},"modified":"2026-04-23T11:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T15:14:12","slug":"celebrating-teacher-appreciation-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/celebrating-teacher-appreciation-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span>Teacher Appreciation Week kicks off May 4th, so don\u2019t forget to show your teachers how they\u2019re a valued part of your schools! While you may not be able to personally reach out to every teacher on your staff, there are plenty of ways to show them how they\u2019re making a meaningful difference in their communities. Here are 8 ways to mark the celebration!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span>School supplies gift baskets<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>There\u2019s no gift for teachers quite like school supplies. Search for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/content\/parents\/\">their list<\/a> and provide them with a gift basket full of their must-haves! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>OR<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span>Set up a supply bar for teachers!<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW230945657 BCX4\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230945657 BCX4\">Teachers get low on their supplies very quickly! Check out this page <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW230945657 BCX4\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230945657 BCX4\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW230945657 BCX4\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230945657 BCX4\">of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/content\/teacher-trusted-brands\/\">teacher-trusted <\/a><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230945657 BCX4\">supplies <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230945657 BCX4\">to set <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230945657 BCX4\">up a bar in the teachers\u2019 lounge for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230945657 BCX4\">them <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230945657 BCX4\">to grab all their favorites!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span>Host a breakfast for teachers<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>Guarantee that at least one day during the week, teachers won\u2019t have to rush to get a breakfast sandwich and coffee on their morning commute. Offer an array of healthy, delicious options as well as a coffee bar so they can make it exactly to their taste. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span>Encourage thanks from parents<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>Send an email home to parents asking them to give thanks to teachers in their own way. Gestures as small as a note of gratitude or a gift card for coffee will go a long way! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span>Provide extra snacks and refreshments in the teacher\u2019s lounge<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>Granola bars, fresh fruit, bagels, and more! Teachers can keep their lunch boxes at home during Teacher Appreciation Week with a fully-stocked snack bar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span>\u201cVandalize\u201d their doors<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>Imagine your teachers coming into school one morning to see their classroom doors completely \u201cdefaced\u201d with sticky notes! Upon closer inspection, they\u2019ll see a kind word of encouragement written on each sheet. It\u2019s a sure way to make your teachers feel appreciated, and it\u2019ll be a total surprise too!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span>Make a statement during the morning announcements<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>Make it a priority to personally thank your teachers over the loudspeaker for the whole school to hear. Let them know it is their week to know the difference they\u2019re making!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Replace teacher lounge duds<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If the microwave, coffee machine, or other well-used appliance has just run its course, it\u2019s time to say goodbye. No more cold-in-the-middle lunches!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Giveaways for days<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hold raffles of varying prizes like tickets to local sports games or theater productions, gift cards, etc. throughout the week!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Open your office door<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>One of the best ways to show your appreciation is to listen to what your teachers have to say. 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