Reading, Writing, and Appreciation

Today kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week. I don't think anyone would argue that everyday should be Teacher Appreciation Day but I'm glad we have a week where everyone can join in unison and do something extra special for our teachers.

I was honored to be asked to create two FavorCakes for the teachers at Scottville Elementary in Michigan. I can't wait to hear how their celebration goes and will post an update on the blog.

In the meantime, here are some clever and tasty ideas from SkiptomyLou.org to say thank you.

• "You are out of this world" tag attached to a Milky Way or Mars candy bar
• "You deserve an extra payday!" tag attached to a Payday candy bar
• "There is no 'sub'stitute for you!" tag attached to a gift card for the local sub shop
• "You are 'extra' special" tag with a pack of Extra Gum
• "We appreciate the 'mounds' of work you do!" tag attached to a Mounds candy bar
• "Thanks a 'latte'!" tag with a gift card from local coffee shop, special coffees or travel mug
• "You are 'souper'! - soup mix, custom decorated soup bowls or homemade soup
• "You are a 'treasure' tag with Treasures candy
• "You are the apple of our eye" with a basket of apples (construction paper leaves with nice sayings---A+ teacher, you're special etc. can be hot glued to the stems)
• "You are 'tea'rrific!" tag with a selection of teas
• "You deserve a 'break' today! Thanks for your hard work" tag with a Fast-Break candy bar or McDonald's gift certificates
• "You are a smart cookie" tag with homemade cookies
• "Thanks for a 'picture' perfect year" tag with movie coupons or nice picture frame
• "You are o'fish'ally the best!" tag attached to Goldfish Crackers
• "We are fortunate to have you!" tag with a Chinese take out box filled with fortune cookies
• "You are a joy!" tag attached to an Almond Joy candy bar
• "You rock!" tag with pop rocks, rock candy, Rock Star soft drink or painted rock for a paperweight
• "We are 'nuts' about you!" tag attached to some nuts
• "You are worth more than a 100 grand to Blake!" tag attached to a 100 Grand candy bar
• "You 'mint' so much to us this year" tag attached to some mints
• "You were 'mint' to be a teacher!" tag attached to some mints
• "You are an 'amazing' teacher" tag attached to an Amazing candy bar

For more Teacher Appreciation gift ideas, visit SkiptomyLou.org