Between the kids, there are six teachers/aides. This year we tried to focus on some inexpensive ways to give to the teachers. Each day there's a theme. These are the first two:
Fruit/Flower Day:
Rather than giving traditional fruit or flowers, the kids drew pictures of flowers on cardstock and signed their names on the back. Then we cut them out and used self-laminating sticky sheets to laminate them. Now their teachers have a pretty bookmark that they can keep.
Gift Card Day:
Instead of doing monetary gift cards, we decided to do gift certificates for a free car wash. We put our phone number and when the teachers need a car wash, the kids and I will go and wash their car for them. The kids are SO excited about this one. What kid doesn't love to play with a water hose and soap suds?
*Jenny is a mom of five, makes the best banana cream pie I've ever tasted, and is WAY more creative than she gives herself credit for. Thanks for posting, Jen! - Kelli
Jenny, I adore your creativity here! And the genius live lesson of a gift that is REALLY a gift of time...to create art or to wash a car....shows real appreciation. :) Love it!
ReplyDeleteoh how i love teacher appreciation week! maybe i can just go back one week a year??
ReplyDeleteThese are such awesome ideas, Jen! You really need to start posting more often. Can't wait to see the car wash pics! :)
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