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    5 Reasons to Remember Teacher Appreciation Week

    Teacher Appreciation Week is a tried-and-true tradition built on respect for some of America’s greatest heroes. But it’s easy to forget that showing appreciation for teachers accomplishes more than just making them feel like their hard work is recognized.

    5 Reasons to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

    While their dedication and passion should be reason enough to show appreciation, there are a few other great reasons to be generous to teachers around Teacher Appreciation Week.

    Bonds Students and Teachers

    Students already revere their teachers, but showing a little love can help teachers fall in love with their students as well. Would it happen anyway? Probably. But does it hurt? Certainly not.

    Creates Relationships Between Teachers and Parents

    A quick teacher appreciation exchange gives teachers and parents a chance to talk. That can be very helpful in the bustle of the busy before or after-school periods.

    Reduces Turnover

    Parents and kids aren’t the only ones who can show appreciation to teachers. Districts, individual administrators, and fellow teachers are encouraged to do it as well. Taking the time to thank the teachers in your life and surprise them with a small gift or card goes a long way toward keeping them feeling acknowledged and fulfilled.

    Shows Kids the Value of Giving

    Kids learn the value of giving by example early in life. While their gifts may not have much monetary value, they still mean a lot to a teacher. Consider amping up a school project, for instance, with a nice note on the back.

    Supplements the Budget

    Many teachers use their own money to purchase items for students to use in the classroom. Use Teacher Appreciation Week to give them a head start in purchasing some of those items!

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    Teachers, of course, don’t work only for the thank-yous they get, but those thanks do go a long way toward making the job worth it. So this year, make Teacher Appreciation Week a priority!

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