Learning to Be Grateful
Some Ways to Help Children Appreciate Their Teachers
Teacher Appreciation Week runs from May 6–10 this year, and there are plenty of ways students of all ages can thank their educators for everything they do. Being a teacher isn’t an easy job, and the people who make it their profession are passionate about helping kids learn. Depending on how old your child is, they may need a parent’s help in showing their appreciation. Here are a few ways parents and children can appreciate teachers together. This gesture is simple and sweet and can be very thoughtful. Telling a teacher what makes them outstanding can often be just as valuable as a gift. Help your child write an appreciative note and then write one yourself. Teachers often have to maintain the happiness of students, administrators, and parents. Your card could relieve some of the stress of that balancing act and let them know that you acknowledge their efforts. THANK-YOU NOTES
Either way, encourage your child to help you with the process so that the meal is truly a gift from both of you.
DONATING SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Many teachers use their own money to buy school supplies for their classroom. This is just one of the ways teachers go above and beyond on a daily basis, and buying some extra school
supplies can help ease that cost. Take your child shopping with you and help them pick out supplies that you know their teacher will appreciate. Your children spend several hours a day with their teachers, so fostering relationships with them is vital. Use this day to help your children understand the importance of teachers, to teach them the power of gratitude, and to encourage them to show respect for everyone who helps them in life.
A HOMEMADE MEAL
Making a homemade meal (or dessert) shows teachers that you went the extra mile to appreciate their hard work. You could make a favorite dish of yours or try to find a new recipe online.
Maria's Corner
Now that Adam’s busy season is officially over, the kids and I are so grateful to have him back at home. Of course, just as he does every year around this time, Adam returned with a newfound energy to fix everything in the house. While he is a handyman of sorts, and I do appreciate his effort, we both always end up laughing at the inevitability that some part of our house will end up more broken as result of his diligent craftsmanship. This year, one of my primary goals is to tear up the carpet to put in wood flooring. I’m crossing my fingers that Adam decides to call in a professional! While the kids, Adam, and I have gotten used to the nature of his work schedule, the month of May serves as an adjustment period for all of us every year. Adam goes from spending 80 hours a week at the office back to his normal work schedule, seemingly at the snap of a finger. The kids and I go from relying primarily on each other to having their dad and my husband back in the house again. Don’t get me wrong; it’s wonderful to be able to spend all this time together. We just take a little time to get back into the swing of things. It’s Adjustment Season at the Libman Household
Now we are all trying to decide what we should do to celebrate the end of tax season. Adam and I keep vacillating between taking a relaxing vacation
to Cabo or a camping trip
through Utah to see the Natural
Bridges National Monument, Casa Grande Ruins, and the Pipe Spring National Monument. If you have any ideas about which trip would be better, be sure to let Adam know the next time you see him!
-Maria Libman
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