Teachers are awesome and I personally think that they are under paid, under valued and under appreciated, but that is just my opinion. Even though I feel this way I am studying to be an elementary teacher because I know that being a teacher is not about the money or thank you’s that I will get it is about teaching the upcoming generations and helping the world change and grow. It is about the children. Just because most teachers aren’t looking for gifts outward applause it is nice to show them that they are appreciated since they do A LOT for our children and what better time than Teacher Appreciation week to show that gratitude towards our children’s teachers?
To help you in your preparation for Teacher Appreciation week, this year it is the week of May 5-9, I have found 10 DIY teacher appreciation crafts that I will post below because everyone loves something made with love!
Woven Basket from Craft Project Ideas
Today we made these fun jumbo pencils out of empty pringles cans and filled them with treats. (The kiddos even wrote a special note on them)
Here is a supplies list:
- Empty Pringles cans
- Mod Podge
- Sponge Brush
- Paper Cutter
- Hot Glue or E6000 glue
- Paper crimper or score board
- Circle Cutter, I used a Martha Stewart Circle Cutter
- Tear Edger – totally optional, you can tear by hand!
- Yellow, pink, gray,tan and black colored paper from your favorite craft store.
Click here Teacher Sized Pencil to get the step by step instructions and measurements, from Making Memories
Paperback Apple Sculpture from Cheeky Magpie
Teacher Wreath from A Bushel and a Peck
Krispy Apple Treats from Gourmet Mom on the go
Colored Pencil Monogram from Studio 5
Soda-Lighted Gift from Tammy Mitchell Designs
Teacher Banner from Skip to my Lou
Cookie Bouquet from A Helicopter Mom
Apple Pretzels from Make Bake Celebrate
You may also enjoy this How to make a Rolo or Candy Pencil, another great DIY Back to school gift and treat
Thanks for the ideas! I always run out of things to make by the end of the year.
I love these ideas. I was a teacher for five years before my first child was born and it was such a delight to be surprised with gifts. I never felt like any child had to give me anything but it was always a nice gesture and greatly appreciated. I’ve started looking for a few ideas for my kids’ teachers and I really love the colored pencil art. Thanks for the great ideas!
The Krispy Apple Treats are so cute!!!
Love these ideas! I think I’ll be making the Apple Pretzels for my sons Kindergarten teacher!
I need to take a look at some of these Craft ideas because I think a homemade craft is a great idea to give to a teacher for their special week. I like the sound of giving a Cookie Bouquet.
Great ideas! Very cute!
So many cute ideas. I just love the crayon wreath; adorable.
the krispy apple treats are really cute.