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!