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
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
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
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
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
One of the best ways to brighten up any space and turn the atmosphere from blah to party time is with a bunch of balloons! But with the cost of helium increasing so much due to supply issues, it makes sense to look for alternative ways to make a balloon display other then helium-filled balloon...Continue reading
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
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
Just because school’s not in session due to social distancing or stay at home measures, doesn’t mean that you have to forgo letting teachers know how much you appreciate them! Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week of May, and this year it’s May 3-9. This year, most schools won’t be in session and...Continue reading
Being in charge of staff appreciation for your PTO is not a task you can pull together at the last minute with success. Not to say that there aren’t ways to show school staff how much you appreciate them without it eating up a bunch of your time, but there is middle ground here for...Continue reading
Figuring out how much food to serve big groups for events is a something that always feels like an unknown until you learn the rules! Over my years of holding the Staff Appreciation chair position for my PTA, I’ve learned how to ballpark how much food to serve for appreciation luncheons and other events. One...Continue reading
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
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
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
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
Planning a teacher appreciation event soon and need ideas for a home-run event that the teachers and staff will absolutely love? Word on the street from some teacher friends I have is that they are soooooooo over apples. One now-retired principal pal of mind actually fake barfed when we were discussing a theme for...Continue reading
Volunteers who give of their time or money deserve to be recognized early and often! It’s a great way to foster a positive experience and it leads to greater involvement. After all, when’s the last time you stayed involved when you didn’t feel appreciated? Ummmm… that’s right, you didn’t! Don’t make the same mistake with...Continue reading