10 Ways to Thank a Teacher

A teacher truly makes a world of difference in our communities and in the lives of our children. No matter how old we are, we’ll always remember a teacher who has made a positive impact on our lives!

Teachers have had to pivot overnight to a brand new way of teaching and they’ve done an absolutely incredible job of making that transition. They are truly heroes for helping our kids continue to learn at home! We know it isn’t easy to manage a Zoom call with 25 kindergarten kids! 😉

To our wonderful teachers, we say THANK YOU for your hard work and dedication. You’ve kept the wheels turning while supporting students AND parents. We know it hasn’t been easy. During Teacher Appreciation Week, it’s only fitting we share ideas on how to honor all our amazing teachers out there.

While the celebration may look a little different in 2020, there are still plenty of ways to virtually say “thank you” to the special teachers in your life. And to all you parents out there, check out these tips and let us know which ones you and your kiddos put into action! Remember to tag us at @FASTerWaytoFatLoss and use the hashtag #ThankATeacher!

Send your teacher some flowers- Many flower shops are still open and delivering right to front porches. Consider sending your special teacher a beautiful bouquet of flowers to show your appreciation. A great way to say “I appreciate you” without being there is through a beautiful bouquet of flowers!
Gift your teacher with a round of FASTer Way- Has your teacher been wanting to give the FASTer Way a try? With our May 11 teacher round right around the corner, there’s never been a better time to give the gift of the FASTer Way! During this special round, teachers will receive 25% off the FASTer Way 6-week program!
Send your teacher a virtual gift card to their favorite store- You can never go wrong with a good gift card! Do you notice your teacher always comes in with a Starbucks coffee in the morning? Send over a virtual Starbucks gift card! Is your teacher a Target fanatic? A virtual Target gift card is the way to go!'
Send your teacher a gift card for the spa- After living with the added stress of quarantine and virtual schooling, your teacher deserves some much needed R & R. Gifting your teacher with a spa treatment will be the perfect post-quarantine activity to look forward to!
Deliver homemade baked goods to your teacher’s mailbox- There’s something so sweet (literally) about receiving a fresh batch of yummy baked goods. Baking up some cookies, brownies, or cupcakes with your little ones and dropping them off in your teacher’s mailbox or on their front porch is a special way to say thank you. You can get creative with the packaging (did somebody say mason jars?!) and include a handwritten note.
Write your teacher a handwritten letter- Never underestimate the power of a good old fashioned handwritten letter! You can tell your teacher how thankful you are for them, how much you miss them, what you love about them, the difference they’ve made in your life, and more! A sweet note written from the heart is sure to brighten up your teacher’s day!
Create message posters and send to your teacher- Looking for an easy way to say “thank you” with a fun, personalized touch? Make message posters with your children and take pictures holding them! Your posters could be drawn on printer paper or spelled out on a letter board. However you choose to do so, you’ll be sending your teacher a fun and creative message that’s sure to touch their heart! Check out these FASTer Way kiddos and their adorable signs!

Moms can do it, too!

8. Design a poster board and put it outside your teacher’s house- Surprise your teacher with a colorful poster to put outside of their house. Your kiddo can color, draw pictures and say things like “the best teacher lives here” or “best teacher ever.” This fun surprise is a surefire way to let your teacher know how much they mean to you!

9. Send a video message to your teacher- Email your teacher a video sending your love and wishes. Let them know what you love about them or give them three reasons why they’re the best teacher! For an added bonus, you could even make up a fun song or dance to include in the video!

10. Send your teacher a gift card to a local restaurant- Even though many restaurant dining rooms are closed right now, delivery and pick-up are still a great option! Not to mention, a night ordering take-out is one less night to have to worry about making dinner!