Look no further for the most comprehensive list of creative and fun staff and teacher appreciation event themes to help your and your PTO celebrate the people who make school happen for your kids! This post runs down a whole host of teacher appreciation week themes for staff and also links to theme specific articles...Continue reading
49 English Teacher Gift Ideas Perfect for Anytime of the Year
If you’re on the hunt for the most perfect gift for the English teacher in your life or your child’s life, then you are in luck! This post has some of the very best and unique gift ideas any English, ELA or reading coach or instructional aide will absolutely love. Personalized stationery English teachers especially...Continue reading
Set Sail for a Pirate Themed Teacher Appreciation Week
Ahoy, me hearties! It’s that time of year again when we celebrate our hardworking teachers and school staff during Teacher Appreciation Week in May. This year, let’s add some excitement to the celebrations with a Pirate theme. Here are some ideas for a Pirate-themed celebrations perfect for the occasion! Decorate the Ship to Set the...Continue reading
Class Teacher Gifts Made Simple with GiftCrowd
This is a sponsored post. I’ve been compensated by GiftCrowd to write about my experience with and opinion about the platform. All opinions are 100% mine and haven’t been influenced by the sponsorship agreement. With the holiday season just around the corner, Room Parents (formerly known as Room Moms) are beginning to think about organizing...Continue reading
Camping Themed Appreciation Event Ideas
Thinking about putting on a camping themed teacher appreciation or volunteer appreciation event? Look no further for the best round up of ideas for decorations, food, favors and daily activities to make your life as Staff Appreciation Chair a breeze for this event! There are so many fantastic ideas in this post, so let’s get...Continue reading
44 Perfect Teacher Retirement Gift Ideas
Have a beloved teacher who’s is retiring this year? Looking for the perfect gift to make their retirement a fitting end to their career? This post is chock full of so many amazing ideas for a teacher who is retiring! You’re sure to find the perfect teacher retirement gifts for your favorite teacher, as every...Continue reading
Easy Ideas for Western Themed Appreciation Event
There are a lot of teacher appreciation themes that teachers are over. Anything with apples, for example. Just ask a teacher what they think and I’m almost certain that they’ll grimace. Instead, why not treat your school staff to a Western themed ho-down teacher appreciation event? This post will give you a bunch of ideas...Continue reading
Plan the Perfect Donut Themed Staff Appreciation Week
I’ve yet to meet anyone who doesn’t love donuts, and it’s definitely a fun theme for Teacher Appreciation Week that’s sure to draw lots of smiles! But how to take a simple theme like this one and stretch it into a week of events to celebrate your school staff? You’re in the right place since...Continue reading
How to Put on a Coffee Themed Staff Appreciation Event
One thing all teachers seem to love is coffee or tea, so why not lean into this theme for a fun appreciation event and plan a week of coffee-themed fun? One of the best things about this theme is that it can work anytime of the year, so it’s perfect for a spur of the...Continue reading
How to Plan a Friends Themed Staff Appreciation Week
Friends nostalgia is running wild these days, so it makes for an especially fun staff appreciation theme. Could you be more excited about this theme? I think not! Let’s get into a whole week’s long work of daily activities to treat your school staff and show your appreciation fro all they do for the students...Continue reading
Fun Hawaiian Themed Appreciation Week Ideas
What’s not to love about a beach, Hawaiian themed Teacher Appreciation Week of festivities? From the pink flamingos, floral leis and cheery pineapples, and other tropical goodness, there’s not much, if anything. Let’s dive into the details of how to put on the most fabulous appreciation event with a Hawaiian theme! Decorations First up, let’s...Continue reading
How to Plan a Jungle Themed Appreciation Event
Sometimes a navigating a school year can very much feel like find your way in the wild Amazon, so a jungle themed appreciation event is just the ticket! Here’s how to put on the most fabulous jungle party for your PTO volunteers or school staff that’s perfect for Volunteer Appreciation Week or Teacher Appreciation Week...Continue reading
Best School Principal Retirement Gifts
So your beloved school Principal is retiring and you want to acknowledge the occasion with the perfect retirement gift, but you need some ideas? Well you’re in luck because this post has 51 fantastic gift ideas for retiring Principals that they will absolutely appreciate so much! Choosing the right gift for a Principal who is...Continue reading
Dress Up Inexpensive Teacher Appreciation Gifts
It’s totally the thought that counts, they say. And that’s true, so that’s why going the extra mile to dress up what is an inexpensive teacher appreciation gift can totally turn it into something so much more! I’m always one to be budget conscious and especially during Teacher Appreciation Week where I want to stretch...Continue reading
13 Pandemic Perfect Teacher Gifts
Looking some teacher gift ideas that are oh so timely and are sure to give your child’s teacher a big laugh? I’ve rounded up 13 different gift ideas that your child’s teacher will love to get. We all could use extra laughs and reasons to smile right about now, and these gifts definitely fit that...Continue reading
12 Principal Gift Ideas They’ll Absolutely Love
School Principals work so hard and are key to our success as PTO/PTA leaders. And the morale and environment of the school culture is so greatly affected by the Principal, too. It makes sense to show our appreciation for their continued support and commitment! A present mid-year, for Principal Appreciation Day on May 1st, or...Continue reading
26 Awesome Gift Ideas for Male School Teachers and Professors
Gift ideas for male teachers is one of the more difficult gifting events, am I right? Some creative thinking can relieve the pressure, so that’s why I’m excited to share a bunch of awesome gift ideas for male teachers! These ideas are perfect for mid-year gifting or end of the school year presents. This personalized...Continue reading
Great Gift Ideas for PTO Volunteers
Any time is a good time to recognize volunteers for their contribution to your PTO with a token of appreciation. The thank you gift doesn’t need to be fancy, but coming up with a creative idea can be hard. This post rounds up some great options that’ll make your volunteers feel appreciated and are really...Continue reading
35 Fabulous Teacher Gift Ideas You’ve Gotta See!
Coming up with the right teacher gifts for not only the holidays but also end of the school year can be tricky! But today you’re in luck because I’ve rounded up a bunch of fabulous teacher gift ideas for you! Check out dozens of teacher retirement and Principal retirement gift ideas here. Personal Care and...Continue reading
Budget Friendly Teacher Appreciation Ideas
Is your Teacher Appreciation budget lower than you’d like? Don’t let having a small budget get in the way of showing your teachers and staff how much you appreciate all that they do! This post has nine terrific ideas for things you can do as a PTO or as an individual parent to show all...Continue reading
How to Plan a Movie Star Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers will appreciate being treated like the stars that they are with a Hollywood-glam Movie Star themed Teacher Appreciation Week! For an entirely themed out week, you’ll need to get a plan together to cover decorations, daily activities and a plan for treats you’ll surprise the teachers with! Unlike some other themes, this Hollywood teacher...Continue reading
How to Put on a Cinco de Mayo Teacher Appreciation Week
Cinco de Mayo often falls during Teacher Appreciation Week… So why not go all out with this theme by showing them they’re Nacho Average teachers? Thanks for putting up with that dad joke… Onto the good stuff! Cinco de Mayo Decorations First, you will want to have a lot of fun with decorating for this...Continue reading
Spectacular Survivor Appreciation Week Ideas
By the time Teacher Appreciation Week comes in May, you bet that teachers are definitely feeling like they’re survivors! As much as they love their jobs and the children in their classes, the reality is that post-Spring Break is a real struggle. So play up that fact by putting on a silly theme that they’ll...Continue reading
5 Ridiculously Inexpensive Gifts for PTO Volunteers
Looking for a thoughtful gift for your PTO volunteers and school staff? I have exactly what you need right here! Many of these ideas come with the bonus of being super affordable. Like pretty close to $1 a gift, which means that you can get one for everyone on your list! When it comes...Continue reading