I can't quite believe it's December already, where has the year gone? My planning list is longer than my arm and I feel like time is slipping away from me. Having three school age children also means that I have a LOT of teachers to thank.
Thank a Teacher is a nationwide campaign set up to celebrate the life-changing impact that teachers can have on children. I know I had several teachers who most definitely shaped my path through life and I wish I could go back and thank them. My children have had lots of very special teachers over the years too, and I always try and find a special way to thank them at Christmas and the end of the year.
The Thank a Teacher website is a great way to thank a special teacher and if you submit your nomination before December 8th, the card will arrive before Christmas!
I asked my youngest daughter which teacher she would like to nominate and she choose a teacher from a couple of years ago, who generally made school and learning fun and filled every member of his class with confidence. Hannah loved that she could almost go back in time and send a personalised and very special thank you to him.
Nominating a teacher is easy just complete the short form, and Thank a Teacher will send a card to your teacher, at their school, in time for Christmas!
All you need to know is the teachers name and school and it's helpful to also know the school’s address, website and social media handles if they have them.
You don't even have to sign the card, which I think is a great option, as sometimes an anonymous thank you is even more special.
We love this campaign and think it's a great alternative ( or addition ) to a more traditional Christmas gift.
Nominations can also come from parents, grandparents or colleagues.
Just remember to nominate by December 8th to ensure your card arrives in time for Christmas! I know I always appreciate a surprise thank you and I'm sure teachers feel the same.
Who would you thank?
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Last Updated on December 3, 2019 by Emma Vanstone
Samantha Donnelly says
I need to get 3 gifts this year for my daughters tutors as they have been amazing with her, but always get stressed out with what to buy for a teacher, this is such a great idea
Brianne Tursi Manz says
Our kid's teachers deserve all the respect and admiration from us parents as well as our children, especially during the holidays. This is a wonderful campaign to thank a teacher!
bryanna says
I'd never heard of this initiative before, but it's such a lovely idea! teachers can be underappreciated, and deserve recognition for their amazing work x
Sarah Bailey says
This is such a lovely idea, I like that you can do it anonymously as well a really sweet idea to say thank you to those people who have helped your kids.
Bella and Dawn at Dear Mummy Blog says
We always try an make the teachers something hand made to perk them up at Christmas time - but this looks fab as well!
Natasha Mairs says
Such a lovely idea for a special Thank you to a great teacher. My son's new head teacher definitely deserves one of these
Latoyah says
This is really cute, teachers put up with a lot throughout the year with everyone else's kids! They desvere a Christmas treat!
Sarah | Boo Roo and Tigger Too says
This is such a beautiful idea, so important to thank those who have inspired us, looked after us or made going into school each day that little bit easier
Rebecca Smith says
The Thank A Teacher website sounds like a fantastic resource. It is so important to show them how grateful we are.
Tash @boundforsomewhere says
This is such a fabulous idea. My husband works in a school (he's not a teacher) and knows the work, time and emotion that goes into being an amazing teacher, so its always good to show appreciation when you can.
Hollie says
This is so lovely! I was just saying to someone how hard being a teacher must be. This is a lovely thing to do.
Ami says
What a lovely idea. I never knew services like this existed!