Teachers spend countless hours researching, preparing, and grading before and after their workday begins. It's time we show them an appreciation for all their efforts. Here are 28 examples of thank you notes you or your parents can give to your teacher to brighten their day.
1. Parent Appreciation
Teachers spend countless hours researching, preparing, and grading before and after their workday begins. It's time we show them an appreciation for all their efforts. Here are 28 examples of thank you notes you or your parents can give to your teacher to brighten their day.
2. Recognizing Challenges
Teachers spend countless hours researching, preparing, and grading before and after their workday begins. It's time we show them an appreciation for all their efforts. Here are 28 examples of thank you notes you or your parents can give to your teacher to brighten their day.

3. Favorite Teacher
Teachers spend countless hours researching, preparing, and grading before and after their workday begins. It's time we show them an appreciation for all their efforts. Here are 28 examples of thank you notes you or your parents can give to your teacher to brighten their day.
4. Christmas Thanks
"Mr. Thompson, we wanted to wish you a Happy Holidays and say thank you for the extra time and effort you put into the class Christmas party. George was so excited to bring his Santa cookies to share with the class and play the fun games you prepared. We hope you have a good winter break."

5. Difficult Time
"Mr. Thompson, we wanted to wish you a Happy Holidays and say thank you for the extra time and effort you put into the class Christmas party. George was so excited to bring his Santa cookies to share with the class and play the fun games you prepared. We hope you have a good winter break."
6. Gift Card
"Here is a little thank you for the huge impact you have had on our two kids Daren and Sammy over the last couple of years. They always tell us your class is their favorite subject because you make it so fun and engaging! They also told us you love coffee, so have a few cups on us!"
7. Academic Success
"Since I have been in your algebra class, my confidence in linear equations and graphs has risen greatly. I have always struggled in math, but your fun activities have made remembering the formulas way easier. Thank you so much!"
8. Memories
"Now the school year is over I wanted to share what fond memories I have had being in your class. You are a phenomenal teacher that created such a positive learning environment for all of us, students. The extra effort was much appreciated."

9. Lunch Buddy
"Miss Koe, I just wanted to say thank you for going above and beyond for me this semester. I was really struggling with past tense grammar in French and you spent your lunch breaks tutoring me so I wouldn't fall behind. I am very grateful, merci!"
10. Distance Learning
"We know this year has been a learning process for everyone. With schools having to change to remote learning, the effort to retain students' attention in class must be a huge challenge. You were able to maintain an environment of enthusiasm and foster riveting class discussions, I hope to have you as a teacher again in the future."
11. Class Party
"Miss Harrison, I wanted to say thank you so much for organizing this year's class party. The beautiful classroom decorations and homemade goodies made the night. Thank you for being a wonderful teacher."
12. 3rd Grade Teacher
"We want to say thank you for helping our son get through 3rd grade. Our family just moved here from Chicago so Remy has had to start over and find friends at a new school. He has told us what an awesome teacher you are so we wanted to share our appreciation."
13. Handwritten Note
"Mr. Ole, I wanted to write you this note in cursive to show you how much my handwriting has improved since I joined your class. I was always embarrassed by it, but now with your help and patience, everyone can understand what I write. Thank you for the extra classes."
14. My Biggest Role Model
"After taking your class this year, I have decided I want to be a teacher when I grow up. You make it look so fun and always have candy on your desk. I hope when I am a teacher I am as cool as you!"

15. Drama Class
"Miss Morly, our fall production was amazing! The other students and I would like to say thanks for the best classroom experience ever. Before this year I never thought I could act on stage, but you believed in me, and in all of us! Thank you for a fantastic time and see you in the spring!"
16. Growth and Development
"Mr. Charles, we just wanted to say thank you for showing such kindness to our daughter Lucy. She told us how you encouraged her to practice her creative writing, and now she's in the process of writing her own short story! Thank you for helping her find her passion and guiding her through the process, we really appreciate it."
17. Admirable Teacher
"Mr. Charles, we just wanted to say thank you for showing such kindness to our daughter Lucy. She told us how you encouraged her to practice her creative writing, and now she's in the process of writing her own short story! Thank you for helping her find her passion and guiding her through the process, we really appreciate it."
18. After School Tutor
"When I initially decided to get an after-school tutor, I thought it was going to be boring and tedious. But your enthusiasm for learning and patience helped me get back on track in all of my subjects. I am forever grateful for the extra time and effort you put into my education. Thank you."
19. Coolest Teacher
"When I initially decided to get an after-school tutor, I thought it was going to be boring and tedious. But your enthusiasm for learning and patience helped me get back on track in all of my subjects. I am forever grateful for the extra time and effort you put into my education. Thank you."

20. Crowded Class
"When I initially decided to get an after-school tutor, I thought it was going to be boring and tedious. But your enthusiasm for learning and patience helped me get back on track in all of my subjects. I am forever grateful for the extra time and effort you put into my education. Thank you."
21. Bright Future
"When I initially decided to get an after-school tutor, I thought it was going to be boring and tedious. But your enthusiasm for learning and patience helped me get back on track in all of my subjects. I am forever grateful for the extra time and effort you put into my education. Thank you."
22. Football Coach
"Coach Grant, thank you for leading our team to the playoffs this year. Sometimes it wasn't easy, but you always pushed us to try our best and it paid off! I hope next season we can win the finals and make you proud."
23. Exceptional Person
"We are writing to show how grateful we are that you were our daughter's Spanish teacher. My husband and I were born in Mexico, but our daughter Maria was born here so she always struggled to connect with her culture and heritage, but your class helped her so much. She is speaking more Spanish at home and we are even talking about taking a trip to our hometown next year! Thank you for being an amazing teacher and helping bring our family together."
24. Busy Parents
"We are writing to show how grateful we are that you were our daughter's Spanish teacher. My husband and I were born in Mexico, but our daughter Maria was born here so she always struggled to connect with her culture and heritage, but your class helped her so much. She is speaking more Spanish at home and we are even talking about taking a trip to our hometown next year! Thank you for being an amazing teacher and helping bring our family together."

25. Friendly Smile
"I am writing to tell you that you have the best smile in the world! Science this year would not have been near as fun without your jokes and goofy videos. I actually understand cell biology now! Hope to have you as a teacher again in the future."
26. Motivational Teacher
"I am writing to tell you that you have the best smile in the world! Science this year would not have been near as fun without your jokes and goofy videos. I actually understand cell biology now! Hope to have you as a teacher again in the future."
27. Fun Activities
"I am writing to tell you that you have the best smile in the world! Science this year would not have been near as fun without your jokes and goofy videos. I actually understand cell biology now! Hope to have you as a teacher again in the future."
28. Office Hours
"All students need extra guidance every once in a while. I am so grateful I felt like I could come to your office hours when I was unsure about an assignment or needed extra support. Thank you for everything"
