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Thank You 100+ teacher appreciation gift ideas to say “thanks for all you do!”

In 6th grade, my homeroom teacher made us illustrated, laminated bookmarks—each one a custom collage of our interests...

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Valentine's Day 100+ kids valentine messages: From kid-to-kid, for teacher and more

Refrigerator doors everywhere will soon be covered with valentines from kids. The right message added inside can make...

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Kids DIY teacher appreciation gift: personalized zine

For Teacher Appreciation Day, you want a gift that says “thank you” for all their hard work, patience and general awe...

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Spring History of Teacher Appreciation Week

People in the United States started celebrating National Teacher Day in 1953 when Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded Cong...

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Card Ideas What to write in a teacher appreciation card

Teachers have one of the most demanding jobs on the planet—educating and caring for entire rooms full of children who...

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Thank You Gratitude for Educators: Teacher Appreciation Ideas that Mean the Most

Any time of year is a good time to be thinking about teacher appreciation. But before we begin, take a moment to t...

Thank You Bunches DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift

“Thank you bunches” DIY teacher appreciation gift

Every day is the right day to show the people who spend their days teaching your kids that you appreciate them. Natio...

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Back to School 9 college care packages for every student you know

There are very few things you can be certain of as a college student. Major? Undecided. Best campus dining hall? Depe...

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Graduation Graduation gift ideas for every level of education

My little brother starts kindergarten this year, and I’m already bracing myself for the tears—mine, not his. I know t...

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Arts, Crafts & DIY Free printable classroom posters to brighten the school day

Are you a teacher, or do you know a great teacher? (Um, who doesn’t?) Here’s a simple way to encourage kindness and c...

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Kids Encouraging words for kids: Celebrating courage, kindness, confidence and teamwork

Though they be but little, kids have the power to change the world around them in big ways. They can do it by bein...

Three paper lunch sacks—a blue one, a yellow one, and a bright pink one—are decorated with cut paper shapes of different snacks, including watermelon, bananas and pretzels; they're sitting on a white countertop in front of a white brick background, with a container of mini pretzels, an apple, and a Just Because mini card sitting nearby.

Back to School Back to school with creative lunch bag decorating ideas

As a kid, being handed a packed lunch full of my favorite snacks before school was the first step to having an awesom...