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Thank-Yous Teachers Will Love
"Truly one of the best gifts is a note from the student telling the teacher what he/she enjoyed about the year—as long as it was something beyond recess and lunch," says school librarian Michaela Freeland, a mom of two preschoolers in Oklahoma City.
Encourage your child to write about a memory from the year or draw a picture. Send a thank-you note yourself, but don't be tempted to dash off a quick, "Thanks for a great year." Instead, put a little thought into it. "Make it sincere," says Pam Shumway, a mom of six in Papillion, Nebraska. "Include something you noticed. Maybe the teacher worked with your child on long division and you write, 'You made it click.' Maybe it's even about a reprimand. 'You talked to David about using a loud voice and we appreciate that as it's been a problem at home too.' And end the note with, 'Thank you for choosing to be a teacher.'"
Spread the thanks: In these days of cutbacks, be sure to send a copy of your thank-you note to the principal as well.
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Give your teacher a gift card to their favorite restaurant or to Staples.
6/2/2011 01:50:13 PM Report Abuse@spncrbar, I think you mean these projects? You might have clicked on the link just as the flash panel was changing to this teacher thank-you note story. http://www.lhj.com/style/decorating/easy/paint-projects-that-add-pow/
6/2/2011 12:14:52 PM Report AbuseWhere are the 25 fun projects? B. Spencer
6/2/2011 10:30:03 AM Report AbuseHey I remembered reading you post about a good end of year gift for teachers, so I thought of you when I saw this in my email:)
6/2/2011 09:41:43 AM Report AbuseMy daughter had a teacher who was wonderful. However, after only 3 weeks of school she told the class that she had to leave to take care of her ailing parents who were well into their 80's. I explained in a note that this was a wonderful life lesson for my daughter to learn first hand. Also, that even though transition may be difficult, it is not impossible. We all benefitted from this experience. It was all positive.
6/2/2011 08:13:55 AM Report Abuse