Teacher lounge treat ideas

Get inspired by our collection of clever event themes, activities, gifts, and other teacher appreciation ideas from parent groups across the country.

If you read forums for teachers, job satisfaction surveys, or listen to conversation in the teachers’ lounge you will often hear a common theme in the complaints of teachers. Teachers who are unhappy feel unappreciated and unrecognized for their hard work. Although a raise would put a smile on teachers everywhere, this may not be possible with the current state of economics. Have you read Malcom Gladwell’s book, The Tipping Point? One of the examples he gives in his book is the NYC subway…

Do you want to show your appreciation for all the work your teacher does? Check out these ten fun ideas!

Ready to celebrate our teachers?!? After a year like this, they deserve ALL the praise in the world!! This year we chose a food bar theme for teacher appreciation week and it was a huge hit!

I've been especially focused this school year on finding ways to boost teacher / staff morale in my building. The last few years have been incredibly stressful, to say the least, and with so many new teachers coming into my building I knew it would be important to try to build a positive, supportive work environment with my colleagues if I was going to avoid being completely miserable this year. I have taken on a few different projects to that end already this year, but the one that has…

It’s never too late (or too early!) to show your appreciation for your child’s teachers. As a former teacher and now preschool director myself, some of my fondest memories are the creative ways parents and students expressed their appreciation. Teacher appreciation gift ideas are plentiful on the internet, but simple heartfelt gifts and special experiences ...

This year, U.S. Teacher Appreciation Day is on May 7 and Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024. Here's how to celebrate!

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