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Tuesday May 6, 2008, is national Teacher Appreciation Day. Actually the entire week from May 5 to May 9 is Teacher Appreciation Week.

For approximately 180 days per year, seven hours per day, this one human being is with your child. That’s over 1,200 hours per year! The teacher has to be the educator, referee, counselor, friend, parent, protector, nurse, role model, and friend, all wrapped into one tidy package.

Saying Thanks to Your Child’s Teacher

Since the average classroom has over 20 children in it (some many more than that!) the teacher has quite a daily challenge to face. Going out of our way to say thank you to him or her is the absolute least we can remember to do.

Show them how we are called to thank and honor those who serve us and then also how we can serve them in return. If our children see us doing this regularly and with a gracious and giving heart, they will follow suit and make that an important part of their own lives.

10 Ways to Say Thank You to Your Child’s Teacher

 

"My Favorite Teacher" Stories

We're celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with true stories of teachers that have truly impacted students lives. In fact we gave away awards to those who entered this writing contest. There were 306 votes cast and these are the final awards below. Check out these essays that are sure to inspire you!

First Place: My Favorite Teachers by Angela at Mommy Bytes

Second Place: Six months later, or Time goes by so fast by Ana at My adventures through life

Third Place: My Favourite Teachers by Veronica at Sleepless Nights

Thank you teachers, for all you do to educate, encourage and inspire us!