Pencils, M&M's, and a Candy Bar

A few ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week.
1.  Wrapped Pencils
Take a few pencils and colored string. I macrame-d friendship bracelet string around each pencil and wrapped them in raffia to complete the look.

2.  Wrapped Hershey Bar
Using a simple glue stick, I covered the candy bar with decorative paper.  Then I printed out a new label on to loose-leaf paper and wrapped the bar.  Super Simple.

3.  M&M's in a Mason Jar
I filled a mason jar with M&M's and attached this cute poem.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Need a gift for Teacher Appreciation Week?  

How wonderful is this?  I have a parent in my classroom that makes these.  I had this one made for my daughter's teacher.  It's a paint can that I will fill with little teacher goodies.

Misty's Cans and More

End of the Year is Here!

The end of the year is here.
Time to show those teachers how much we appreciate all of their hard work.

I found this idea, and decided to try it.  The problem...my daughter's teacher's last name begins with a *B*.  So, trying to get the crayon tips work this way was...well, not working. So here's what I did.  I used a shadow box from JoAnn Fabrics ($5.00 w/ my coupon).

                      Here is where I found this idea:  Crayon Framed Initial

In addition to the frame, I found this cute cup at JoAnn Fabrics for about $6.  I wrapped a "Thank You" ribbon on it, put in a "Thank You" gift card from Target and a delicious Iced Coffee Via from Starbucks.  Here is my version:

Then just today, I came across a very similar idea....Ha! Great minds think alike!  I love the straw flags on this one!
Plastic Sipper Cup Idea

A Creative Way to Say Thank You!

Looking for a creative and inexpensive way to say THANK YOU?

Check this out!

(This idea is borrowed from Tales of a Volunteer Teacher: http://irishinghana.blogspot.com)

Teacher Appreciation Week

 Teacher Appreciation Week for 2011 is May 2-May 6th.

Here are a few ideas! It's not too early to start planning!

Year	Teacher Appreciation Week	Teacher Appreciation Day
2009	May 4 - May 8	Tuesday, May 5
2010	May 3 - May 7	Tuesday, May 4
2011	May 2 - May 6	Tuesday, May 3
2012	May 7 - May 11	Tuesday, May 8
2013	May 6 - May 10	Tuesday, May 7
2014	May 5 - May 9	Tuesday, May 6
2015	May 4 - May 8	Tuesday, May 5

 If you haven't checked out Vistaprint.com....Click HERE.

Each day, this company offers free item with free personalization (you pay the shipping and handling).

Here are the pen and teacher stamp that I created.  I paid a total of: $6.50.  What a deal!

Oh No! It's the end of the year!

The end of the school year is so busy, but don't forget to take time to thank the teacher for a wonderful year! 

Here are some ideas that I have done in the past. 

*  Purchase a plant, decorate the pot and add a tag that reads, "Thanks for helping me grow!” 

*  Purchase a "decorate your own" coffee cup and put a Starbucks gift card in it.

*  A simple heartfelt letter of thanks is always welcome. Make your own on your home computer.

*  Create a Thank You stepping stone (here is a good site to DIY)  

*  Share the cost of purchasing a director's chair, and have the students sign their names on the cloth.

And in my own search, I came across these inspiring ideas 
(why recreate the wheel?) 

Check out these great ideas from familyfun.go.com

  (Photo from familyfun.go.com) 

 * Self Portrait Tees

* Art Memory Books

* Heartfelt Totes

* Forget*me*not pots

Quick and Easy...Show Appreciation

What you need to buy:
1- Snicker Bar
1- Pack of Lifesavers
1- Pack of Gummy Bears
1- Mint
1- Handful of Hershey Kisses


Put them all in a bag, and present them with a card that says:

Dear Teacher,
Don't SNICKER but I think that you are great!
You truly are a LIFESAVER.
You make me feel BEARY special.
Thanks a MINT for all you do!
Lots of KISSES,

Sign your name...

Gifts from the Class

Baby Shower Gift:

June Tailor makes a cool transfer paper that works well when transferred to baby onesies.  I buy the 3 pack ($7.99 at JoAnn Fabrics (don't forget to use your 40% off coupon).  Then I cut each sheet into 8 pieces, enough for 24 kids to design one.  Have the kids color the paper with crayons or markers.  Don't forget to have them put their name on the paper.  Then on the front of a onesie tee shirt, iron on a design.  (**Follow the directions in the package.)  Instead of wrapping the onesies...I hang them with clothes pins from a piece of yarn, stretched across the chalkboard.  The teacher will be so excited to have 24 personalized onesies for the new baby!

Thank You Student Teacher:
For less than $30, you can personalize both sides of small cosmetic bag as thank you for your student teacher. Create a bag with picture or student art that can be used for a pencil bag.  Check out Bagettes.com for more information on this very cool, yet simple gift.