subject: 5 Ways to Make a Teacher Smile [print this page] 5 Ways to Make a Teacher Smile 5 Ways to Make a Teacher Smile
Most people have a teacher in their life. It could be your child's teacher; a family member or a friend or neighbor who is in the teaching profession. Because these people work hard and use their talents to create special learning environments for children, they deserve special recognition every now and then.In a sense, a teacher falls into the category of caregiver. People who work as caregivers often forget to do things for themselves. They stand the chance of burning out at work and in their personal lives if they don't take the time to unwind and relish the simple treats in life. If you know a teacher, you may use one or more of these tips to bring a smile to this special person's face. Just because a person is in the teaching profession does not mean that they should receive gifts that pertain to that profession.This means you can put down that "#1 Teacher" bumper sticker and reach for one of these special ways to celebrate a teacher.1. Time is a great gift that most teachers can use. Whether your child is in school or not, you could arrange to donate time grading papers in the classroom, or offer to help a teacher organize their space. Extra hands are always needed in some form or fashion in the classroom.You could read stories to students, or hand out supplies for art projects. The more open you are, the more your teacher will smile.2. Supplies are usually in demand in all classrooms. Find out what is on a teacher's wish list, or what supplies they are in need of and make a donation to meet their needs.3. A special gift that is ideal for any teacher is a ribbon lanyard. Teacher lanyards are highly used items, as they offer convenience and also allow a teacher to show off their personality a little.A ribbon lanyard is worn around the neck. This item can hold keys or an ID badge. Teacher lanyards come in a wide array of styles. There is the ribbon lanyard, for one; but teacher lanyards can also feature beading that looks more like jewelry than a simple rope or ribbon. These are ideal gifts for holidays or other special occasions. Some feature retractable badge reels, which are great for teachers who swipe their ID cards to gain access to different rooms within their school.Some come in teacher theme designs, while others are elegant and timeless, like a beautiful necklace.4. If you love to cook, you could pick a week out of the year that is busy for your teacher, such as the week when they conduct parent teacher conferences, and deliver healthy and delicious meals to school each day.This requires some planning on your part, and some investigating into what the teacher may like. If you have the time and the talent for cooking, this is one great way to make a teacher smile! There are ample gifts teachers receive throughout the year.Keeping in mind that these are individuals who have lives outside of the classroom will go a long way when choosing a gift for a teacher.
