This year for teacher appreciation week we will be giving each teacher a “days of the week” pill box filled with little treats and sayings. I found the pill boxes at the dollar store.
You may download the sayings if you like –
(I didn’t use the “We are lucky to have you for a teacher” saying. It would go nicely with a lottery ticket!)
Fabric covered tacks fill one of the compartments to tell them they are sharp!
I used Jessica Jones’ fabulous instructions to make the fabric covered thumbtacks
Some purchased colorful clips fill the next compartment
Next up marble magnets
These are simple to make with glass gems (floral department at the craft store), E600 craft adhesive, a 3/4 inch hole punch, 3/4 inch magnets and decorative scrapbook paper, wrapping paper and or magazine scraps. First punch out a circle and glue it to the back of the glass gem. I removed air bubbles by moving paper in a circular motion to distribute glue evenly and then pressing hard. Allow to set. Next glue the magnet to the back of your papered gem. I found it necessary to sort my glass gems to find the largest ones with no scratches or imperfections. If your glass gems are smaller try using a 1/2 inch hole punch and 1/2 inch magnets.
A measuring tape tells our teacher that they really measure up
Change for the soda machine fills another compartment
Small little post-it notes (the kind for marking a page) just fit to say, “Just a note to let you know we think you are a wonderful teacher!”
Some mints to say thank you
Wrapped all up with a little gift tag that reads:
A daily gift for all you do,
Teaching my child each day through.
Making a difference without taking a rest,
As a teacher, you’re one of the best!
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Hopefully our teachers will feel appreciated each day!
I WILL be using this! Super!
What a wonderful idea! Could be used for secretaries too!
Hey, I found your site through Blissfully Domestic. Awesome Idea! I will definitely be using this for my daughter’s teacher!
That is so sweet! Thanks for sharing the idea!
I was just wondering yesterday when I needed to get on that! Aidin has a field trip on the ACTUAL teacher appreciation day. That should be fun. Thanks for the weath of ideas you always provide, Cindy!
This is really lovely. Lucky teachers to have your child in class.
Oh my goodness, how cute! I think I would cry if one of my students gave that to me. So sweet….
This is SOOOOO clever! My mom is a teacher, I think I’ll do this as a “just because” for her. Thank you for all of the instructions and ideas.
What great sentiments, you certainly are showing how appreciative you are of the teachers – we need more parents and citizens like you that realize the value of good teachers and a good education! Sent by a school employee (not a teacher but a school physical therapist)
this is really cute. any teacher would love this.
oxoxo,
jessi
Nice ideas on teacher appreciation week.
Awesome. You are so clever!
Once again you have outdone yourself with the original ideas! Love these!
I’ll be linking these for sure!
Blessings,
Karla
What a sweet gift. I hope I have parents like you when I get my first teaching job next fall!
so freaking crafty and thoughtful- I would have freaked out at a gift like that when i was teaching! bravo!