simple teacher thank you.

it doesn't take much to show appreciation.

some years i have more than other years.

i am ALWAYS so grateful for the men and women that help me teach my children.

i can't even tell you how blessed my family has been by teachers that take the time to love, teach, know and guide MY kids.

my heart is always full.

i can't put a price on our appreciation-- and, i don't think being appreciative is about the money you spend.

teachers get paid for their work.

i always have my kids write a note of thanks at the end of each year.

i type it up for them, although a handwritten note would probably mean a lot to a teacher.

i love these notes--  i love how unique each letter is.

and, because we keep it small, i am able to continue this trend even with my middle school boys who have 8 teachers each.

some years i include a gift card with their note, some years i make a crafty thing...

this year it was just BIG smarties or extra gum and a note.

i didn't feel bad sending them out the door with their simple thank you gifts, i felt grateful.
i hope the teachers know how grateful we feel for them.

(next year i'm going to write my own note to include with theirs...)

not super cute... but very heartfelt.

have a great Friday!