How to show your teachers you're thankful

Teachers need to be appreciated year-round. I understand that many of us feel like all we do is help our schools. It does take a lot of time to volunteer. However, since we are the ones that hold the responsibility of educating our children, doesn't it make sense that we would spend a lot of time helping those who help us? Anyway, as Thanksgiving approaches, it's a good idea to show your children's teachers a little love.
Here are some ideas:

-Make a casserole, side dish, dessert, or homemade bread to compliment their Thanksgiving meal

-Give them a gift card to a favorite restaurant or coffee shop so they can buy themselves a little treat

-If the school allows, offer to watch the class at recess or lunch so that the teacher can have an extra break

-Tell the teacher you are so thankful for her and ask if you can help cut things, label things, etc. at night. You'll be surprised that they may accept your offer!

-Have your child (or the entire class) write a note or draw a picture about why they are thankful for their teacher

-Bring them a favorite beverage, which you know because you have their FAVORITES list from the first of school!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Lunches for the teachers

Our fabulous little school made the best lunches for our teachers on the first day of school... and it was EASY. Everyone signed up via email to bring something. One family in individual servings of fruit, another family sent in little bags of chips, another sent in the dessert, and then several other families each brought in one sandwich each. Then, I filled a cute container with Izze fruit beverages. One talented mother made the CUTEST lunch bags. Once we had settled our little ones into their new classrooms, it took just a few minutes to fill the bags with the goodies for the teachers. I think they were pleased!! Feel free to use this idea for your school. I don't think any one person or family felt over-burdened and the end result made our teachers feel appreciated! At the same time, it was not "over the top" with fancy floral arrangements and a string quartet, which only add to the to-do list!