Expressing your gratitude to a teacher can be tricky. You want to thank them for all the knowledge, support, and guidance they have provided you and your child during the year but don't know what words will accurately convey that sentiment.

Showing appreciation in an appropriate manner is important so why not do it with a thank you card? Here we provide some fantastic tips about what to write in a thank you card for a teacher!

Not only will it light up their day, but also make them feel appreciated by their students and parents!

Start with a heartfelt thank you message - let the teacher know how much they are appreciated

Teachers are rockstars of the education world! First off, thank them for everything they have done for your child. They put in long hours and pour their heart and soul into their work, and it shows. Their dedication and passion is truly inspiring.

And speaking of passion, my son thinks you're ace! He comes home every day raving about how awesome you are, and we couldn't be more grateful for the positive impact you've had on his education.

So from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all you do, and know that you are appreciated with love. High fives all around and maybe the following will help you find just the right words.

• You're such an amazing teacher and it's been an amazing year
• Miss Smith you're the best preschool teacher and you've made such a difference
• My son thinks you're a wonderful teacher and he has had so much fun
• The positive influence you have made with you're students is outstanding
• A great teacher inspires young minds with interesting things and little fun activities
• We will be forever grateful for helping my son. Thank you so much.

Write about a specific memory or moment that sticks out in your mind - this can be funny, serious, or sentimental

If you want to write a thoughtful thank you note for your child's favourite teacher you could include something special from the past school year. Maybe things like:

• Dear Mr math teacher, you rock. I'm going to miss you this summer
• Dear Mrs Brown, I've had so much fun and hope you're my teacher again next year
• My favourite thing we did this year was sports day when I beat you in the sack race
• It takes a big heart to shape little minds and you have the biggest of them all
• I've loved being in your class this year and will miss you

Here is a specific memory from my childhood that may help you writing a handwritten note in a thank you card.

I remember this one school trip that I took when I was about 10 years old and we went to this campsite in the middle of nowhere. We spent most of the day playing various outdoor games and exploring, but when night fell, our group leader led us in singing some silly songs around the campfire.

I don't even remember what the songs were, but they had ridiculous lyrics and we were all laughing so hard that we could hardly get the words out. Suddenly, in the middle of one song, one of the other campers let out this really loud and long fart.

At first, everyone was in shock, but then we all just lost it and started laughing even harder. To this day, I still laugh whenever I remember that silly song and the unexpected sound effect that accompanied it.

Mention something special the teacher did to make a difference or go above and beyond

My middle school geography teacher was epic! Not only did she make the class super fun with her pun-tastic jokes, but she went above and beyond by giving us extra help when we needed it.

It wasn't like she was forced to help us outside of class, but she genuinely cared about our success. Mrs. Smith was a game-changer for me and for that, I'll always be grateful.

Something like this could be written in to a thoughtful message for your child's teacher or you could include something like:

• The fun activities in the classroom have made my daughters year fly by
• Other teachers just teach but you educate and inspire all your students
• You're a very special teacher and have helped my son' confidence in his school work
• You have turned our non-reading son in to a magical little bookworm, thank you
• Somehow you've turned the hardest lessons in to something fun

Talk about how the teacher's guidance helped your child to grow and learn

Children are like little seeds that needed some careful nurturing before they can grow into a full-fledged plant. And who is the water and sunlight that help them blossom? None other than the teacher!

Their help, assistance and guidance is the secret sauce of children's academic success. From figuring out maths problems to writing compelling essays, the teacher is always there to lend a hand. So try something like the following in your teacher appreciation card:

• Thank you for all the life lessons and moral support you have given us this school year
• Not many teachers can be a role model but you're a great maths teacher with a special gift for teaching younger children
• You don't just provide a positive learning environment, you give a safe and happy place for kids to learn
• Don't tell the others but you're my favourite teacher
• Thank you for putting up with me this year. I feel sorry for the teacher that has to do it next year

I really don't know how they do it, but they manage to make kids excited about learning. Hats off to teachers everywhere!

Offer an encouraging message for the future and wish them the best of luck

As another year comes to a close, teachers can't help but feel bittersweet about saying goodbye to those who will move on to the next phase of their lives. They will say things like:

• We will miss you dearly, but we know that you are destined for greatness.
• The future is bright for you, and we can already see the amazing things you will accomplish.
• We wish you the best of luck in your endeavours and hope that you know that we are always rooting for you.
• Remember that you are capable of achieving anything you set your mind to, and we can't wait to see what the next year will bring for you.

Kids and parents on the other hand will opt for messages like:

• All your hard work really shows with how happy your students are
• I know you'll miss the kids but enjoy the 6 weeks off!
• I bet you don't get a student as funny as me next year!
• I'm sad that you're not going to be my teacher next year but I will come back to see you
• I got you a nicer card but my dog ate it just like my homework!

Conclusion

Saying thank you to teachers is a great way to show your appreciation for all that they do and have done in the past year. They have a huge impact on our children’s education and development, and it's important to take the time to recognise their hard work.

By crafting a sincere handwritten note expressing our gratitude, we can show teachers just how much their efforts mean to us - whether that be in terms of the hilarious quarantine jokes, or the innovative at-home assignments.

So go ahead, and let your favourite teacher know how thankful you are for them and what an amazing job they're doing!

We hope you found this article helpful and these tips have given you some ideas of what to write in your own thank you card so that you can craft an extra special message.

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Don’t forget to add one more note at the end: whether it’s “Stay awesome!” or “Go Team Teacher!” your message will surely bring a smile to the face of any teacher who reads it.