Make Teacher Appreciation Gifts with Your Kids

Photo credit: Tip Junkie

Next week, May 7-11, marks National Teacher Appreciation Week. Recognize the educators who influence your kids on a daily basis, and take the time to thank your child’s teacher with a homemade present. A personal gift from you and your child will convey your gratitude, and you can have fun making it! Try one of these ideas or come up with your own way to show appreciation for the educators in your child’s life.

S’mores Bag
Craft idea from: Tip Junkie
Supplies

• 2 graham cracker squares
• 1 marshmallow
• 1 mini Hershey bar
• 1 clear plastic bag
• 1 note card or piece of paper
• 1 stapler

Directions
First, work with your child to decorate the note card with a “thank you” message, illustrations, and anything else you have in mind. Then, place the snacks in the plastic bag, fold and staple the decorated note card on the end of the bag to seal it. Voilà - an easy, personalized, and yummy treat!
                                                                                                                                                             
Lotion Hands
Craft idea and photo credit: FamilyFun.Go.com
Supplies

• 1 bottle of hand lotion
• Card stock paper
• Coloring tools (markers, crayons)
• Double sided clear tape

Directions
Trace your child’s hands on the paper and cut them out. Work with your child to decorate the hands with a message for the teacher. Tape the hands to the lotion tube and gift it to your teacher!