Valentine's Week Series: 10 Ways to Love Your Child's Teacher

For all they do for our children and ultimately for our families, let's show 'em some love, people!

1. Find out her favorite coffee drink or breakfast treat and randomly surprise her with it.  Nothing shows some love like an unexpected warm cheese danish from Starbucks . . . mmmmm.       
2. Take her a bottle of 500 mg chewable vitamin C tablets and some hand sanitizer along with a Walgreen's gift card. You know--Plan A and Plan B during flu season.                   
3. Say nice things about her in front of your children. Not feigned flattery, but genuine complimentary acknowledgements. Children always know when you're being real; so do teachers.
4. Send her a pack of smiley stickers . . . because . . . stickers!
5. A handwritten card or note to just say thank you or to recant a specific impression she made on your child always warms the heart. (We are total suckers for old-fashioned cards and notes.)
6. Support her in front of your child, period. You will instantly become the most favored parent in all the land; teachers from far and wide will speak of you and call you by name as you pass through the hallowed halls.
7. On special occasions, give her a gift that she'll appreciate as a woman, not as a teacher. In other words, she'd probably rather have a gift card to a fun store instead of yet another coffee mug with an apple on it.
8. Crack a joke every now and again. Remember that she does have a life outside of school (and we teachers aren't always so starched.) Teachers are some of the wittiest folk around! Get 'em to open up. You won't be disappointed! 
9. Ask her how you can pray for her this week. A teacher is always "on" for your little one, and often the burdens are great, but they smile right on through. Genuinely pray for her.
10. Let her teach. She's a professional, and she definitely didn't go into the classroom for the money. Rest assured that she knows what she's doing. If she needs you (or your advice on how to run her classroom, teach the material, interpret curriculum, or handle the "other kids"), she'll call you.

***We love our male teachers, too! Insert "him" as needed!  No hate mail, please.

--Stacey and Andrea

A Teacher's 12 Days of Christmas

Thanks for all the response to A Hubby's 12 Days of Christmas! I'll be posting other gifts for the hubs, hopefully this weekend. Stay tuned!


But today...here are the 12 Days of Christmas for Teachers! I have to say I REALLY loved doing this for my kids' teachers because, as a teacher myself, I know I'd LOVE this! I found the idea of course on Pinterest, but changed a few of the items. Most are self explanatory but...the four tasty treats were cupcakes in a bakery box, the 101 Blessing were little inspirational cards I found at LifeWay for teachers, the "smiling face" was a school picture, and the 12th day was a calendar for the upcoming year (purchased from the dollar bin at Target....my FAV!!!). Some days are bigger than others, but the wrapping really makes any gift seem extra special! This is carried out just like the one for hubby...purchase, wrap, and tag everything first. Don't be fooled and think you'll be able to do it each night...negative. Let's be honest...that never happens! I always did this the twelve days leading up to school getting out for Christmas Break. Only count weekdays...not weekends. I also put all the wrapped and tagged gifts in baskets (one for my daughter's teacher and the other for my son's) in the back of the 'burb so they could grab that day's gift as they headed in each morning. It was just too fun!

Here are the "tags." I put these on cute card stock with pretty ribbon. Feel free to copy and paste! I changed the names to protect the innocent so insert your child's name for "Joseph." Have fun!


On the 1st day of Christmas


My elf gave to me…


A cup and can of soda pop for my holiday san-i-ty!



On the 2nd day of Christmas Joseph’s still spreading joy


With a cute and fun little emery board!



On the 3rd day of Christmas


My elf came in again…


With a sweet little notepad and pen!



On the 4th day of Christmas


Joseph came marching up my way,


With 4 tasty treats to get me through the day!



On the 5th day of Christmas


You’re probably craving something fruity,


So I brought to you a few little Cuties!



On the 6th day of Christmas


My elf had another little perk, Something smelly and nice from


Bath and Body Works!



On the 7th day of Christmas


Joseph came charging through the door…


It was time to spice up my room with some holiday décor!


On the 8th day of Christmas


Here are some cute paper clips…


I hope you’re not tempted to use them on my lips!



On the 9th day of Christmas


My busy little elf had even more…


101 Blessings for me he had in store!


On the 10th day Christmas


Joseph is counting on just the perfect space,


For me to display his smiling face.


On the 11th day of Christmas


A picture frame for sweet memories had here at _________ Academy.



On the 12th day of Christmas


As 2016 draws very near…


Merry Christmas Mrs. ____ and Happy New Year!



--Stacey