This May, Teacher Appreciation Week is definitely going to look a little different. There won\u2019t be any snack carts or staff luncheons, but with a little creativity, you can still make those hard-working teachers feel special. Welcome to virtual teacher appreciation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We love the idea of posting signs in the yards of your staff. A lot of people are doing them for graduates, so why not teachers? Try something like, \u201cA rock star teacher lives here!\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m kind of a big deal at [SCHOOL NAME].\u201d This is also a great way to support local businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During Teacher Appreciation Week, we try to up the fun factor with trivia and games. You still can\u2014you just have to take it online. Class Team Building is offering a weeklong game show<\/a> for $45. It includes daily challenges like this: \u201cGet anyone in this school to respond \u2018LOL\u2019 to one of your texts, but you can\u2019t tell them beforehand that is the response you are looking for.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are plenty of gift cards you can send via email, including teacher favorites like Target and Starbucks (they currently have three fun teacher designs). This is also a good time to support local restaurants that are hurting and grab gift cards to your staff\u2019s favorite places for takeout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n How about baskets you drop off at doorsteps filled with all kinds of isolation goodies? We\u2019re thinking a fabric mask, hand sanitizer (if you can get it), snacks, and drinks. Add an inspirational book<\/a>, adult coloring book and markers, or a puzzle. You could even throw a roll of TP in there for a laugh!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re looking for a more traditional with a little creativity, you can still make those hard-working teachers feel special, try personalized notepads like this one from Shutterly<\/a>. You can include a handwritten thank-you note on the first page. We also like the idea of custom t-shirts and cloth screen cleaners. Consider setting up an online \u201cstore\u201d and letting teachers choose their gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many schools have set up drive-thrus to keep kids fed during school closures. A similar set-up would work to distribute a meal (or even just warm cookies!) for your teachers. Or you could deliver right to their doors. Either way, consider using a local establishment to cater your event and show teacher appreciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGift cards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Quarantine survival kits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Personalized items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Drive-thru or delivery meal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Virtual raffle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n