Teacher Appreciation Week Deals (Free Food, Retail Discounts & More!)

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   Suzanne May 1, 2023 at 12:45 pm MST

   Kindergarten Mom here so new to all this, Do we get a gift for Teacher appreciation Day or do we need to do something for the whole week??? I am LOST

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  Alicia Denk May 1, 2023 at 1:02 pm MST

  Hi,
  Usually I send in one appreciation gift sometime during the week.

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  Shopper123 May 1, 2023 at 1:12 pm MST

  Teacher here, parents often do something small each day during the week (fav candy bar, fav drink, handwritten note/picture, new pens/post it’s and then at the end of the week a gift/gift card). Each family handles it differently but at my school that was the most onlinemon!

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  Lynn Redman May 2, 2023 at 9:24 am MST

  Anything is appreciated I’m sure! Just the fact that you acknowledge them is wonderful! And please don’t forget your school nurse! It’s also nurses week! They are forgotten most of the time.

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  MJ May 5, 2023 at 11:01 am MST

  I’m a middle school teacher, and the biggest thing is the thought! One gift would be lovely, but a drawing from the student or a little note from the parent would be just as sweet! I definitely would not feel pressure to get them something every day of the week.

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  Brittani Hall May 5, 2023 at 6:05 pm MST

  I have been reading a lot about this on Pinterest and the number one teacher requested item out of all of the articles I’ve read are gift cards. Even if it’s just $5, something just for them. I do onlinee from an area where they ask for something specific each day, however, where we are now they ask for nothing for teacher appreciation week. So, because I love my kids teachers and they are by far the best they’ve ever had, we are sending in something each day. It’s always the thought that counts, but specifically the articles say 70% of teachers would like gift cards. I’m not a teacher, just a caring parent so I had to research a bit. There are a ton of diy projects to do on Pinterest for teacher appreciation week as well and they are adorable. A lot of free printables too.

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  Jessica Nagel May 8, 2023 at 3:54 pm MST

  We do a little something each day, example favorite candy, drink, a sweet note. On Friday we send a card with a message inside from our family and a gift card to their favorite place.

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  Kate May 1, 2025 at 8:22 pm MST

  As a K teacher :), one gift is plenty! I think it’s sweet to do something everyday but it feels like a lot to ask parents to do, and for me, a simple gift card or Starbucks card (even $5) is much more appreciated than all the other “stuff” that cost the parents money but I really can’t use. If not a gift card, I just love the sweet notes!

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   tia in boise May 1, 2023 at 7:11 pm MST

   Teacher of 30 years here. Last year was the first time that a parent gave me a gift every day of the week (and she is a teacher!) At my school most parents/children do nothing. A few send in a plant or candy or a nice card–and anything is loved! Some help contribute to whatever the PTO has put together. This and last year they set up a Sign Up Genius to help stock our fridge with a variety of drinks and provide snacks for us to munch on all week.

   There isn’t anything that is EXPECTED for families to do–just do whatever is in your heart! 🙂

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   David Johnson May 2, 2023 at 10:47 pm MST

   As a teacher, the PTO/PTA usually does something every day and parents usually give one gift (If they give anything at all). Stay away from mugs, school supplies, and “Best Teacher” items. Stick with gift cards or something personal if you know their favorite food/treat etc. It really is the thought that counts.

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   AS May 3, 2023 at 9:14 am MST

   Are these deals for substitute teachers too or permanent teachers. Thanks

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  Amber (Hip Sidekick) May 3, 2023 at 9:16 am MST

  Great question, AS! You could always double check with your locations to be sure on how they will honor it for you. ❤️

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  Melissa M May 3, 2023 at 2:47 pm MST

  I’m hoping they’re for home schooling teachers too! 🙂

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  Lillian Hemphill May 6, 2023 at 12:40 am MST

  No

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  Betsy May 7, 2023 at 12:46 pm MST

  I used to homeschool my kids and now teach at their school, and I can say that I got these deals both when homeschooling and now when working at a school.
  I always asked first and never was told no.

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   Ashley May 8, 2023 at 11:28 am MST

   I work at a preschool. Most don’t do teachers week gift because end of the year is onlineing. But they do help send in stuff for a breakfast for us to enjoy at the beginning of the week. Of course there is left overs. I agree $5 gift cards are great. Remember not everyone loves plants, not everyone drinks coffee and not everyone needs another mug

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   Beth May 8, 2023 at 9:07 pm MST

   I always send in one gift for the week. Typically a gift card. Now that I am a teacher at the school I thought it would be interesting to see what most people give. So far I’ve received all items for the classroom. While a gift card would be nice those classroom items are a blessing as well.

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   Mrs. P May 7, 2024 at 1:08 pm MST

   I’ve worked for over a decade as an Algebra cyber school teacher. Never got a gift from a single student even though I’m just as qualified (have 2 masters degrees). Cyber school teachers are not recognized for their hard work. Maybe I’ll buy myself a teachers apple mug that in-person teachers onlineplain about.

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  [email protected] May 8, 2024 at 4:26 am MST

  It’s less onlinemon for teachers to get gifts in middle/high school, since kids have so many teachers onlinepared to elementary school. It’s not just the cyber teachers. 🙂 I love the idea of treating yourself! After all, no one gets into teaching (or they shouldn’t at least) for the recognition! Signed, A fellow upper-grades teacher who has sent all kinds of gifts for my kid’s elementary teachers but has never received any

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   Bridgette Lett May 7, 2024 at 6:28 pm MST

   Don’t forget about your paras please!!! They work so hard too!

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  [email protected] May 8, 2024 at 4:26 am MST

  100% and school secretary and custodian!

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  jade May 1, 2025 at 7:59 am MST

  And Librarians

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