Hi friends,
This week we’re sharing a “Thank You” poem for teachers and a simple coloring sheet to add to a card, note, or gift bag for them. They’re perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week or end-of-school-year gifts.
Your child plays a key part in this gratitude gift- as their colored sheet, photo, and personal note will be included.
And for the first time, we’re sharing our HOPE KIDS (CAPE/SUPER KIDS) with you! They’re found on the All About Hope website and boxes. So, let’s move some teachers’ hearts and maybe fill their tummies a bit too haha. Get the details for our teacher “Thank You” poem & craft below!
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What You'll Need
Construction Paper In Any Color + White For Personal Note.
Crayons, Color Pencils, or Markers
Pencil/Pen
Glue
Scissors
Print Outs (4 options below)
optional: Child’s Photo, Plain Gift Bag, Snacks/Treats for Gift
These were printed at 25% scale or wallet size.
The Steps
CARD/GIFT BAG
If you would like to have a student and a teacher represented print a few more Hope Kids in the versions you prefer: RIGHT or LEFT facing.
Click the version you like(below), save, and print at 20-25% /wallet size.
Click the poem (size is 3 3/4” x 6 3/4”-reduce/enlarge to your liking), save, and print.
a.Write the teacher’s name on the line, cut the poem out, and set it aside.
These are an 8 x 10 size for regular coloring.
For this craft, you’ll need to size down to 25%/wallet size. Print multiple copies if you have more than one teacher, they will represent your child and their teachers if they choose to.
HOPE CHARACTERS
Color the Hope Kids, cut them out, and set them aside. You may add your child’s and teacher’s name to the shirt or cape.
CARD
Turn your construction paper horizontally and fold it in half, then glue the left side of the white folded paper on the inside. The unglued side is for extra writing space if needed.
Glue the poem to the front of the card and your child’s drawings to the front.
Write a personal message to the teacher, and have your child do the same, or communicate their thoughts. They can also just draw a picture.
Add a small/wallet-sized photo of your child or a family photo, so the teacher will always have a face/family to connect the gift to.
That’s it!
You can include a small gift with your card(ideas are further down).
GIFT BAG
Use any plain gift bag.
Glue your poem to the front of the bag, along with the characters.
Write a personal message directly on the back of the bag or a piece of paper, then glue it to the back or place it inside the bag. Your child can do the same, communicate their thoughts to you, or draw a small picture on an open spot.
Add a small/wallet-sized photo of your child or a family photo, so the teacher will always have a face/family to connect the gift to.
Lastly, place a gift or treats inside the bag.
That’s it!
GIFT SUGGESTIONS :
Popcorn Gift: Plain popcorn + different toppings or different kinds of popcorn
Movie Gift: A family movie, snacks/candy + drinks or gift card to the drive-in + snacks, or gift card to the movie theater
Healthy Options Gift: Trail mix, jerky, water, GF/SF treats, or gift card to a local juice bar, Salad/Sandwich place
Lounge Gift: A few magazines, a Starbucks drink, and cookies
Sick Day Gift: Small throw blanket, a large can of soup + hot chocolate
School Supplies Gift: A gift card to a school supply location or tissue paper, sanitizer, cleaning wipes
Energy Drink Gift: Different brands of drinks
Fast Food Gift: A gift card to a local fast food place/s
Handy Person Gift: A gift card to the local hardware store
Summer Fun Gift: A beach towel, sunscreen, water or magazine
As the school year winds down, we can start preparing to thank our amazing teachers for a great year and jot down a few kind words of gratitude and appreciation of our own = )
Happy crafting
Amanda and Naomi
To share: take a photo of your craft click on photo submission and submit the photo.
