Teacher Appreciation Week (Free Printables)
Here’s a simple and heartfelt way to thank teachers and let them know they’re appreciated! These free teacher appreciation printables include options for both younger and older students, ranging from simple coloring pages to more detailed printables with short writing prompts.
Simply pick from the options below to provide an easy way for children to express their gratitude and let their teachers know how much they’re valued.
Free Teacher Appreciation Week Printables
Recommended for: Toddlers and Up
15 Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week
Pair one or two of these ideas with your Teacher Appreciation Week printable to help let teachers know you’re grateful for the work they do!
Create a Handmade Card
Have your child draw a picture and write (or dictate) a short note saying what they love about their teacher.
Make a Thank-You Video
Record your child saying thank you or sharing a favorite memory from class and send it via email or your school’s platform.
Draw a Portrait of the Teacher
Let your child get creative by drawing a fun portrait of their teacher—bonus points for adding a sweet message!
Decorate the Teacher’s Door (with permission)
Coordinate with the school or room parent to decorate the classroom door with cheerful messages and artwork from the class.
Send a Small Plant or Flowers
Gift a potted plant or flower bouquet with the Thanks for Helping Me Grow printable from above.
Write a Poem or Acrostic
Help your child write a short poem or acrostic using the teacher’s name (e.g., “M is for Motivating, K is for Kind…”). Use our lists of Letter A-Z Words to find just the right word for each letter!
Gift a Favorite Snack or Treat
Find out what your teacher likes—coffee, tea, chocolate, fruit, etc—and send it in with one of the Teacher Appreciation coloring pages.
Class Memory Book
Work with other families to create a book filled with drawings, notes, and photos from the whole class.
Chalk the Walk
Use chalk to fill the sidewalk or other paved surfaces at school with positive messages like “We ❤️ our teachers!”
Create a Coupon Book
Help your child make a small booklet with coupons like “One big smile,” “Extra quiet listening,” or “Raising my hand twice.”
Gift Classroom Supplies
Ask if there are any supplies the class is running low on, such as hand wipes, tissue paper, or pencils, and bring some in.
Make a Handprint Craft
Use finger paints to color each student’s hand, then press their hand gently onto a large piece of paper, filling it with colorful handprints. Then write a note on top that says “Thanks for giving us a hand in learning!”
Create a Gratitude Jar
Have the students in the class fill a small jar with notes sharing things they love about their teacher!
Make a Compliment Chain
Create paper chain links with compliments for the teacher written by the students. String them across the classroom or outside the door as a surprise!
Create a Custom Bracelet or Bookmark
Help your child create a beaded bracelet using their teacher’s favorite colors or initials. Or, make a one-of-a-king bookmark by writing a colorful Thank You message onto an index card.
