{"id":2666,"date":"2025-04-04T18:17:04","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T18:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/?p=2666"},"modified":"2025-10-27T16:55:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T16:55:07","slug":"teacher-appreciation-week-ideas-for-parents-and-administrators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/teacher-appreciation-week-ideas-for-parents-and-administrators\/","title":{"rendered":"Teacher Appreciation Week: Ideas for Parents and Administrators"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 is right around the corner\u2014May 5\u20139. It\u2019s the perfect time to celebrate our incredible educators. Whether you\u2019re a school leader, parent, student, or community member, showing gratitude doesn\u2019t have to be expensive\u2014it just needs to be heartfelt. 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Cover lunch or recess duty to give teachers a break. It shows you care in a real, practical way. Create a \u201cthank-you wall\u201d where students post kind messages. Or surprise teachers with breakfast or a mobile coffee cart. Need more ideas? Check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/betterlesson.com\/blog\/10-creative-ways-principals-can-show-teacher-appreciation\">this link<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/principalproject.org\/how-leaders-can-show-authentic-care-during-teacher-appreciation-week-and-beyond\/\">think link<\/a> for options that come directly from teachers, so you know they&#8217;ll really feel your appreciation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to create lasting impact? Use professional development funds to sponsor certification scholarships for subs or paraprofessionals. Support them through alternative routes like the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanboard.org\">American Board<\/a>. It&#8217;s a powerful way to grow your own teachers and strengthen your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amplify the Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use social media to highlight teachers in your community! Share classroom photos, teacher stories, and thank-you messages from students or families. Invite the community to join in using hashtags like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/search\/keyword\/?q=%23thankateacher\">#ThankATeacher<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/search\/keyword\/?q=%23teacherappreciationweek\">#TeacherAppreciationWeek<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REMEMBER: Don\u2019t Wait to Say Thanks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teachers give their best every day. This week is a chance to give back. Plan now so you&#8217;re ready to let them know they matter. But don&#8217;t forget\u2014you can always take a moment to thank the teachers in your life. You don&#8217;t have to wait until May. 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