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It’s hard to believe that the end of another school year is upon us. I’m reminded again of how fast time goes by.
As a mom, it’s easy to look back over the school year and see all of the skills that a child has learned and developed. It’s fun to see the things that have been taught in the classroom.
What’s even better to see is a teacher who has inspired learning in your child; a teacher who has built and nurtured skills that will last throughout your child’s life.
With the end of the year on the horizon and Teacher Appreciation Day coming up, we decided to create a Teacher Appreciation craft that my daughter can give to her teacher.
It is just a small gift that shares how much she appreciates her teacher’s positive impact on her school year. Creating crafts with my daughter is a special time for talking about the important things.
While we were crafting together, we chatted about her teacher and the reasons that she is so appreciative of her.
It was a great way to reflect on the school year and all that my daughter has learned as a result of her teacher’s guidance. I loved that my daughter has had such a great school year.
When we found out that our sponsor SONIC Drive-In has donated $5 million to date to local public teachers through the Limeades for Learning campaign, we were excited to talk about her teacher and so many other inspiring teachers.
Teacher Appreciation Butterfly Craft
This craft as easy to put together and used only a few materials:
- Pink card stock paper
- Small pieces of blue card stock paper
- Black marker
- Colored pencils
- Rubber band
- Pipe cleaner
- Tape
- Glue
To make the Butterfly Teacher Appreciation Craft:
Show your child how to trace their hands on the large piece of card stock. You’ll need two hand tracings.
Have your child to cut out the hand shapes.
Next, they can use the black marker to write on the fingers of the hand shapes. We wrote out reasons that my daughter appreciates her teacher.
This is a good time to chat with your child about the school year. Take a minute to reflect back on memories of the year.
Ask them questions about how their teacher made their school year special. Your child can write those thoughts out on the card stock. Use their words of gratitude and share them with the world!
Next, cut small shapes from the second card stock paper.
We cut hearts, but you could cut any shapes.
Glue them onto the hands.
Glue the hands together with the thumbs up.
Using a rubber band, gather together colored pencils.
Create a small “dough nut” of tape and secure the colored pencils to the center of the butterfly.
Use the pipe cleaner to make antenna for the butterfly by wrapping the pipe cleaner around the colored pencils and bending the ends.
Try wrapping this gift up in homemade gift wrap for a sure way to make that teacher smile!
Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea
This Teacher Appreciation gift would be perfect for gifting on Teacher Appreciation Day or at the end of the school year.
We thought the colored pencils on the craft make a nice gift idea for teachers after we learned that every year, teachers spend more than $1 billion of their own money on school supplies. There are no other professions that require employees to fund their work personally. So, why not gift school supplies that the teachers can use the following year?
We all have had memorable teachers and it’s nice to see that my daughter’s teacher has gotten through to her so well this school year.
Looking for more crafts to make with your kids? Talk about the school year and a teacher that inspires you while making these summer crafts together.
Do you recall a memorable teacher that sparked learning?
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Emi says
My daughter’s afterschool care teacher was memorable because she took the time to talk to her one on one and help her with homework areas that she was behind in.
amanda whitley says
my memorable teacher was my 8th grade english teacher. she was so sweet and very supportive.
Jerry Marquardt says
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Jerry Marquardt says
The most memorable teacher that sparked learning was my high school earth science teacher, because he was so suave.
Erica Best says
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Tabathia B says
I would say my 9th grade social studies teacher who was so passionate when teaching history she inspired my love of history (when I attended school, history, economics and geograpy were under social studies)
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angie says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/737651056541335552
angie says
Yes! So many teachers! Mrs. Lusher comes to mind. She was my 11th grade English teacher and she, like so many others before her, encouraged my creative writing and helped push me toward my eventual degree in English.
Joy Wilkins says
My 5th grade teacher inspired me because I was shy and he let me be shy. He didn’t force me to answer questions and I appreciated that. All of my previous teachers did! now you can’t shut me up. LOL
Here’s my tweet: https://twitter.com/smilingsmyfav1/status/737645449079717888
Joy Wilkins says
My 5th grade teacher was my favorite elementary teacher. I was very shy and he let me be shy. He didn’t call me out in front of everyone and push me to answer questions out loud or break out of my shyness like all of my previous teachers did. He would be thrilled if I would raise my hand to answer a question (which rarely happened) and I noticed it which encouraged me. Now you can’t shut me up. LOL
Also, here’s my tweet: https://twitter.com/smilingsmyfav1/status/737645449079717888
Maggie Smith says
Tweeted:
Maggie Smith says
My fourth grade teacher was special, kind and very perfect for my learning style. I still love her!
Angel Jacklyn says
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Angel Jacklyn says
Wilson was always one to inspire! Thanks for the chance to win!
Faith J. says
My high school English teacher did!
Barbara Montag says
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Barbara Montag says
In third grade I had a favorite teacher who inspired me with my love on English classes.
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Shawn Gallagher says
My math teacher in fifth grade she was always there for me I felt like I could always go to her whenever I was having problems
Kathryn C says
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I had a favorite fun foreign language (spanish) teacher in middle school. She would play music and cartoons in spanish which really helped me learn better
Kathryn C says
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Emily Endrizzi says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/mdotdrizzi2/status/737481685076443137
Emily Endrizzi says
My high school science teacher really sparked a love of science for me.
Kim Reid says
Tweet – https://twitter.com/kimbreid/status/737463498163257344
Kim Reid says
My high school band director was an inspiration to me, he was very talented – writing music and played every instrument!
Thomas Murphy says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/737452572328497152
Thomas Murphy says
My most memorable teacher was my 9th grade teacher.
Aimee Webber says
My high school chorus teacher inspired me to move to Nashville and pursue my desire to be a songwriter/singer
Betty C says
My high school French teacher inspired my interest in languages. She was multi-lingual and often gave us translations in Spanish and German and explained the roots of each language.
Betty Curran says
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/737412003921203201
Betty Curran says
My high school French teach was probably the most influential. She taught us how our language has developed from so many different roots and how it continues to change.
Tanya White says
tweet https://twitter.com/tanyawhite16/status/737379033076338690
Tanya White says
All the years in school I only had one teacher who showed me she cared. I will never forget her and the extra mile she went to help me get on task and and where I should have been.
Bert Ruiz says
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Bert Ruiz says
My High School Math teacher sparked my interest on Number Sense. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Ellie Wright says
tweeted
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Ellie Wright says
My high school English teacher inspired me and strengthened my love of the written word.
Janice Cooper says
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Janice Cooper says
My 11th grade Trigonometry teacher. She went the extra mile to help me thru this tough class. She knew I was having a hard time and that I was dating my hubby which he was then my boyfriend and ask him to tutor me. He was a math pro.
Sarah L says
https://twitter.com/slehan/status/737088532259295234
Sarah L says
My math teacher in 10th grade helped me understand how fun and interesting math could be. I went on to get a math scholarship to college.
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amy rouse says
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amy rouse says
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My sixth grade teacher Mr. Hartness. He was the first person ever in my life to tell me I was smart. It stuck with me my entire life.
allyson tice says
my daughter lily has an amzing teacher miss rqachel and she is amazing! she encourages my daughters natural creativity and lets her draw and paint! lily looks forward to school and loves to express herself thru painting and drawing
Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/736928763888439297
Rebecca Graham says
My business teacher in high school made sure we learned and did it in a fun way.
Jessica says
My mom homeschooled my siblings and I. I really respect her for giving up so much to educate us.
Nathan Kirsch says
My favorite teacher was my accounting teacher in high school.
Tina W says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/tinawoo21/status/736714436824600578
Tina W says
My 4th grade teacher Miss Elmore was my favorite. She would give me a book and let me read at her desk while she did vocabulary with the rest of the class – she realized I was getting bored and didn’t want my love of reading to suffer.
Kerry says
My french teacher that I had for 4 years – she became a great friend!
Carolsue says
Tweet
https://twitter.com/MsCarolsueA/status/736369540817391617
Carolsue says
My 10th grade math teacher sparked a (slight) interest in math. I always hated it, but I tried really hard cause I liked him so much.
Billie R says
There was a teacher in high school that encouraged me to be myself. Funny thing, I never had him for a class!
Elizabeth pergande says
https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/736250235505123328
Terri Irvin says
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/flinflan/status/735962884266590212
Paol Trenny says
https://twitter.com/emscout9/status/735956396907188225
Paol Trenny says
I love my eight grade teacher who was the best teacher I ever had.
Guido Sanchez says
I sure did have a teacher who influenced and inspired me! So much so that I am now (and have been for many years) a teacher myself. The inspiration came from the relationship. It wasn’t the content or teaching, though I am sure she was very good at that. It was the way that she connected to her students, treated us as real people, and had conversations that helped me explore my ideas and the world around me.
Kim says
My high school English teacher motivated & encouraged me!
Kristie says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/kdonelson/status/735666146133835776
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Kristie says
I loved my geometry teacher in high school. It was so fascinating! I loved it!
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sandra says
my awesome high school science teacher
Rebecca says
My mother took the time to teach us at home! I appreciate all of the hard work that she put in to give us a good education.
Pat Schwab says
I had an elementary teacher who I loved. She had a troll doll that she moved around every day and we believed it moved by itself. She was so inspiring.
Seyma Shabbir says
https://twitter.com/SeymaShabbir/status/735319360043126784
Seyma Shabbir says
My 7 grade math teacher. She was shot and killed many years later but she was amazing!
Nancy says
My favorite teacher ever was my high school speech and debate coach. I had her classes for all four years.
Amy Honious says
My high school chemistry teacher was awesome. She recognized that I enjoyed it and showed me how to pursue knowledge in my everyday life. Awesome giveaway-thanks!
Linda says
Tweet https://twitter.com/Lindiac/status/735220449093652481
Linda says
My 10th grade science teacher, Mr. Schwalter. He helped each student and made learning fun.
Dominique Cloutier says
I had a gifted and talented teacher when I was in elementary school that really helped teach me to look at the world in a different light and taught me to question everything. To this day, she’s always had a huge impact on my life and I’ll always appreciate her for that
Dominique Cloutier says
https://twitter.com/myWAHW/status/734906432693231617
mita says
Tweet- https://twitter.com/mitadav/status/734819925240492032
mita says
My fifth grade teacher, who helped me feel more confident in math
Jenilee Dunson says
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/Xenokitten/status/734815404347035648
Jenilee Dunson says
My favorite teachers were my chorus teacher and my french teacher. I think it was because I had each of them every year in highschool – so it built a lot of trust and respect as opposed to just being in their class for a semester or a year.
Connie says
I was terrible at English and always hated the subject, and subsequently was more than terrified when I first walked into my AP Literature class in junior year of high school. My teacher was the most patient and understanding person I’ve ever met, and frequently met up to go over my essays with me. She would encourage people to participate in discussion but never forced them to, saying that she understands what it is like to be more quiet and introverted. I loved her so much that I took her Shakespeare and Poetry electives in senior year, and those two classes were the best English classes I’ve had yet.
Gina M says
tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/734762548147425282
Gina M says
My 2nd grade teacher helped me to be a confident student, which paved a great foundation for me academically! Thanks for the chance to win!
Laura Royal says
I actually never had a teacher like that but I love hearing stories about people who did!
bn100 says
English teacher
Lyka W says
I remember one teacher made us make goals for a standardized test, one of mine was to make this higher mark, I think called distinguished, on it. She helped my writing, encouraged me, and I made my goal! I was so happy.
Jeffrey says
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/734478558656135168.
Jeffrey says
My son’s preschool teacher was awesome, it was a co-op so we helped in the classroom a couple times a month. She had such a great way with the kids, my wife and I will never forget her!
Veronica Acosta says
https://twitter.com/jztlikehvn/status/734147273463091200
Veronica Acosta says
I remember the teacher who introduced me to books, and showed me how much I love to read. She read “The secret garden” with us. Mrs. LillyWhite.
OFG says
My high school English teacher published a poem of mine to our local newspaper. It inspired me to read and write even more!
OFG says
https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/734016070110040065
Anastasia Falling says
Tweeted :) – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/733935577871982592
Anastasia Falling says
My high school… well, he taught a bunch of different classes :) He was super smart and excited about everything he taught. He also bought me lunch when I had no money :)
Danielle Porter says
https://twitter.com/rqballporter/status/733837195690184704 Tweeted!
Danielle Porter says
My parents, they are teachers, and were also my teacher. They taught me not just knowledge, but the love of learning and how to learn!
Sarah T says
Mr. Lautzenheizer really helped me appreciate the gift of knowledge! Tweeted at:https://twitter.com/toops25/status/733748261455007745
Rebecca Esther says
In high school I had an incredible English teacher who embraced my love of writing and encouraged me to keep working toward getting published.
amy stonger says
my 7th grade science teacher, Mrs. Barnes. She had such a love for science that it was infectious. 20 years later and I am one semester away from my phd in bioinformatics.
Diane says
My 6th Grade teacher, ms. Mugno. My father was going through Cancer treatment during that time and ended up in the ICU for 6 months. I was too young to visit (you had to be 14 to enter the ICU) and she was so understanding and helpful.
amy pugmire says
tweet
https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/733658853208903681
amy pugmire says
MY first grade teacher after we moved to a new state and I was so nervous to start school. She was very encouraging and loving to me. I felt supported and at home!
AlexisB says
https://twitter.com/AlexisB2007/status/733637204958797824
AlexisB says
My childrens kindergarten teacher (they both had the same one) was a great inspiration to them! She fueled their love for school and reading! We love her! Hope my third child gets her as his teacher too!
Joan B. says
It was my elementary school teacher who believed in me. I have a disability that is stigmatized by many societies over the world and one of the most common prejudices of my disability is low intelligence. Most of the staff in my school believed I was incapable of succeeding in academics because of the inherent bias they internalized by the society they lived in. They decided that it would be a feasible option for me to repeat a grade. Fortunately, my teacher did not believe the stereotype and focused only on my personality and potential. Before I had her as a teacher, I was struggling to keep up with my peers. After my experience with her teaching methods, I stayed on top of my classes throughout the entire public school education. Teachers truly do not get enough acclaim or consideration for the crucial roles they adopt in their students’ lives. I appreciate supportive teachers because they put in more work than what is required of their jobs.
Priscilla S. says
Tweeted – https://twitter.com/littlebird_xo/status/733568809877929984
Priscilla S. says
My Speech professor is the first teacher to come to mind. As someone who is very shy, public speaking is not my idea of a good time to say the least. Speech class sounded like it would be a nightmare yet because of my professor it ended up being one of my favorite college classes. Her passion for teaching, constant encouragement and fun-loving, positive attitude made is such a great experience.
Deb P says
I look using hand prints for art work.
https://twitter.com/RenaldDeb/status/733521912911953920
Pamela Gurganus says
I tweeted about this promotion! https://twitter.com/PJGurganus/status/733498944941068288
Pamela Gurganus says
My 9th grade math teacher supported me by helping me with algebra on her own time!
Kim Henrichs says
I had a high school business teacher that totally transformed the way I had confidence in my abilities and shaped who i am today.
Laura G says
https://twitter.com/happishopr/status/733458605853151235
Laura G says
My physics teacher Ms Bell. She was awesome. She made learning fun and exciting.
Sandy H says
She is always helping with the craft type projects that she knows I am not so good with. Always appreciate her help.
Rachel Beltz says
My tweet- https://twitter.com/littodinoz/status/733427662157283328
Rachel Beltz says
I had a chemistry teacher that was an absolute sweetheart.. she was willing to always help.. with anything. She would offer to even help in subjects outside of chemistry. This was a teacher that was willing to go above and beyond.
MelodyJ says
My favorite teacher was Mr, Hentit. He was my industrial Arts teacher. He took time out to teach kids who were having trouble in their math class.
Sunnie says
My history teacher in high school, Mr. Smith was a real good guy!
Linda Szymoniak says
I had so many great teachers growing up. I think the one who had the biggest influence on my was my science teacher for 4th to 6th grade. For one thing, in a time when girls typically didn’t like, or do well, in science, Miss Todd was always behind me. Even with my dinosaur science projects (and in 6th grade I took bronze in the regional science fair – something that no dinosaur project had ever done). Every child should have a teacher like Miss Todd sometime in their lives.
Ashley W. says
Miss Lundy and Ms. Maxwell were hands down the best teachers for me influentially speaking. Miss Lundy was the most caring 4th grade teacher but she inspired me even to work on the 100 page homework assignment over the summer that was extra credit and Ms. Maxwell what an amazing person. She saw me falling asleep in math class and instead of writing me up she gave me the book and let me work at my own pace. Because of her I took high school math in junior high and college math in high school. Thank you to those two amazing women!
Jennifer Reed says
I had a math teacher my freshman year of college that invoked a love of math in me that I never had prior. She made it fun and exciting and I saw that math did not have to always be taught by sports coaches as it was in my high school.
heather e.g. kaufman says
I had a wonderful teacher in High School. She motivated me when I want to be wild.
Ty says
I tweeted. https://twitter.com/poisonsix9/status/733351395361972224
Ty says
Father Corley inspired me to question everything and keep trying even when I lose direction.
StephaniePhelps says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/733322840351617028
StephaniePhelps says
Miss Ball inspired me because she had some disabilities but was still so kind and always cared about each student and would take the time it needed to help you with your work!
Rachael Ashcraft says
https://twitter.com/rach60504/status/733316476262711296
Rachael Ashcraft says
Mrs Spring, my 6th grade science teacher. I had really low self esteems and she went out of her way to make nice comments to me. I didn’t realize what she did until I was an adult.
Laura says
Shared via twitter – https://twitter.com/lauralynnrose/status/733312107786067968
Laura says
On of my teachers in high school really encouraged me. She had me write letters to colleges my sophomore year of high school. I ended up graduating with my associates degree the same time that I got my high school diploma. And then graduated two years late (when I was 20) with my bachelors.
crystal gibson says
My 9th grade science teacher Mr. Woosley was great. He always took the time to make sure that each student understood all the work and was very encouraging. Now he is my insurance agent :)
Becca Z says
I was always a good student and self-motivated learner. In fourth grade we had to take etiquette, and my teacher, Mrs. Mullen, introduced me to a world outside of the normal academia, where being courteous and gracious really matters, where writing thank you notes was imperative, where walking tall increased confidence…. she helped me to become much more thoughtful and purposeful, instead of just focusing on myself being a straight A student.
James.e says
Looks like a lot of awesome ideas!
Julie matek says
My 5th grade teacher ( ms twist) was the nicest teacher I ever had. She made learning fun;)
Kathy Hoffer says
A great professor I had in college pushed me to be confident enough to lead class. He assured me I knew what to say and how to engage other students.
Christina DiMartino says
Wow, what a simply, great craft activity for kids and nice way to show how much you love your teacher!
Kara Marks says
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/karaleigh2/status/733158312368181249
Kara Marks says
The teacher who influenced me the most was Mrs. Evelyn Gordon, who taught me in 5th and 6th grade English. She was quite strict and demanding of us, but she was fair–school was very easy for me and I appreciated being more challenged than I was in most classes.
Saegan Anderson says
https://twitter.com/SaeganAnderson/status/733154300575223811
Saegan Anderson says
my ceramics teacher really pushed me. i’m not creative at all and such a perfectionist, but he really made the class fun!
Connie Blasing says
https://twitter.com/CBlasing/status/733151882772938752
Connie Blasing says
My sixth grade teacher–to this day I still address him by the prefix of Mr. and his last name. He taught us how to give respect and listen to others.
Melissa Curran says
Here is my tweet! https://twitter.com/frugalsinglemom/status/733121759134683136
Melissa Curran says
I had an English teacher in Jr. High that taught us to diagram amazing sentances -they would take up an entire wall. I found my love for grammar in his class.
lisa hollinger says
My 1st grade teacher mrs P was very nice and made learning fun!
Chelsea Blair says
My junior and senior year of high school I had a teacher who allowed me to work on huge independent projects. I loved it! The way he set up his class allowed students to expand their own interest within the class curriculum. Years later I decided I want to be an educator and have been working toward my degree while raising my family. I found his approach unique and hope to incorporate pieces into my future classroom.
Peggy Johnson says
My high school accounting teacher was very helpful and took the extra time to help me understand the topic.
Catherine Shaw says
Here’s my tweet! https://twitter.com/Cathy2e/status/733034300376010752
Catherine Shaw says
Sister Elizabeth, my seventh grade teacher, praised my writing ability; no doubt, it was the first step in a life in the world of poetry and editing!
Amy Smeltzer says
My 4th grade teacher always made learning fun. She would give us treats for good behavior and let us play games.
Amy Smeltzer says
thanks for having the contest
Annmarie W. says
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/amweeks/status/732971106521485313
Annmarie W. says
I had the best 3rd grade teacher: Ms. McNamara. She was fairly young…and she had a ‘rewards’ system where you’d get stamps for good behavior, great grades, winning learning games, etc. And she had a box of goodies in her closet: books, record albums, games, toys, etc. Every week, there was a time where students could trade in their stamps for prizes. She made learning fun!
Danielle McCoy says
My 5th grade teacher. He recognized my need for creativity and encouraged me to write stories and taught me calligraphy during class downtime when I had finished my work ahead of others. It meant a lot to me that instead of just letting me sit there doing nothing when I’d finished my work, he found something for me to do that would inspire, nurture and challenge me in an area I enjoyed.
Heather E says
tweet ~ https://twitter.com/me_a_momma/status/732930041659691009
Heather E says
My second grade teacher made a huge difference in my life. I was the new kid that year, and she loved on all of us so much, and I just felt welcome. At the end of the school year I attended her wedding. A few years later she named her 3rd daughter after me. :-) My husband photographed the weddings of her two daughters that are married. And 40 years later, we are friends on facebook. :-)
Susan Smith says
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/732752177727340545
Susan Smith says
My 11th grade geometry teacher influenced me. I wasn’t getting geometry at first and didn’t like math and he taught it to me so that I understood it and did well in his class,
Chelsey Bennett says
My two favorite teachers were high school English teachers. I wasn’t really interested in the classes, but they were amazing teachers. I’ll never forget how hard I worked and how much I wanted to learn about the world around me because of them.
Elizabeth says
My junior high Spanish teacher encouraged me a lot!
Richard says
I was horrible at math but a my math teacher I met in 10th grade was really kind to me. He even passed me, knowing that I should have failed. He genuinely cared and for some reason the whole school hated him.
Richard says
https://twitter.com/RichardCharChar/status/732438606829264897
Kate F. says
My first grade teacher was fantastic. He was very creative and had such a unique way of teaching that really engaged us.
Jennifer Karol says
https://twitter.com/differjean/status/732387507724275713
Jennifer Karol says
My high school band teacher inspired me. I am now an elementary music teacher.
Jodi T says
I loved my 5th grade teacher, Mr. Hardy. He allowed us to do a lot of hands on learning and school was so fun that year!
Dee says
I tweeted as well https://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/731984105601126401
Dee says
My favorite teacher was Mrs. Leffler who was beyond patient with me when it came to multiplication and long division and stayed after school many times to guide me through problem sets.
Betsy says
https://twitter.com/betsy5454/status/731928541386969088
Betsy says
my music teacher
sheila ressel says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/slr8/status/731833481706254340
sheila ressel says
My typing teacher, Mrs. Hall, inspired me so much that I chose being a transcriptionist as my career.
Elicia P says
Tweeted:
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Elicia P says
I LOVE this idea!
The teacher that sparked my learning was my 1st grade teacher. She had such a passion with her students. That was many moons ago but she remained my favorite!
Kristen says
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Kristen says
My fifth grade teacher helped me gain confidence when I was quite shy and quiet.
Rachel says
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Rachel says
My teacher helped encourage me to make my career choice!
The Char says
Never sparked learning but my teacher Mr.Parker was one of the nicest I have ever met.
Christy Maurer says
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Christy Maurer says
My 1st grade teacher really inspired me to be kind when she prompted me to help the new girl in our class open up to others.
Anne says
I shared your cute teacher appreciation craft and Sonic’s #ThanksTeach campaign and this giveaway on Twitter:
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Thanks!
Anne says
My high school English teacher, Mrs. Connelly, was definitely an inspiration. She instilled in me a love of reading, a gift for which I will be forever grateful.
Thuy Vu says
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Thuy Vu says
My best loved teacher was mrs Cartwright. she helped me with being a good writer.
REBEKAH MCKENZIE says
The most memorable teachers in my mind are the ones that genuinely loved! As a homeschooling mom of four, I think in some ways they inspired my love for teaching!
rachel says
Mr. Smith, who encouraged me to really analyze literature like never before!
Erika says
I was homeschooled, so my favorite teacher happens to be my mom! :)
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Will G says
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Will G says
My most memorable teacher was one of my computer programming teachers that literally yelled at me and told me to try harder. Gave him a lot of props for encouraging me to put forth effort!
Claire says
The teachers who inspired me most were those who really got to know me.
Amie George says
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Amie George says
I was home schooled so I didn’t get the opportunity to have a teacher other than a computer.
Tina M says
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Tina M says
my high school teacher helped me a lot. she was the reason I went to college.
Elle says
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Elle says
I never had the luxury of having a teacher that inspired me, I have had some good teachers over the years but none that really changed my view on learning.
Jessica To says
My son’s first grade teacher really guided me to help teach him to read.
Cynthia C says
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Cynthia C says
My sixth grade teacher made learning so much fun. We even used our lunch periods for extra classes and ate while we learned public speaking. He set up a mock-election in our class so we could learn about the democratic process.
Lisa Brown says
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Lisa Brown says
My most memorable teacher was my third-grate teacher who helped my
immensely in improving reading and spelling for me.
Amy Tong says
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Amy Tong says
My most memorable teacher taught me love and patient by example. It was back in 6th grade and I still remember her until now.
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Margaret Smith says
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Thanks again.
Margaret Smith says
My favorite teacher was Mr. Kelly. He was a English teacher who made class so much fun. Because of him, I have such a passion for reading.
Thanks so much.
Heather G says
I would have to say my third grade teacher was my favorite. She taught by giving small rewards. Later on in high school she was my private tutor and is still a friend today.
wen budro says
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wen budro says
I would say my 6th grade teacher was important to me. I was a troubled child and she went out of her way to connect with me. I’ve always appreciated her kindness.
Madeline says
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Madeline says
My 8th grade teacher was very supportive and gave me the confidence to try new things. One time I was picked to make a speech in front of the entire school and I didn’t want to do it. She got the principal to come and speak with me and convince me to give it a try!
Jolynn Rood says
In Jr. High I had a great creative writing teacher. She taught that Writing can be fun. I’ve written a few children’s books, poems and short stories. Each student also got to do a creative writing lesson, for the class.
Barbara says
My 3rd grade English teacher encouraged my love of grammar, spelling and penmanship. I was (am) a total geek and took advanced English classes through high school.
Allison Swain says
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Allison Swain says
My language teacher in high school was very nice to me. She always was a good listening ear and supportive to her students.
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Dana says
My 8th grade history teacher sparked my love of history, as well as teaching me how to take good notes!
allyson tice says
I had the most amazing technology teacher! He always let me try new things and discover my talents! ONe day we had to choose a project for our final grade and I chose to make a huge 7 foot long shelf for my parents. He let me do this and helped me and encouraged me to keep going on, even though sometimes i got discouraged. But by the end of the year I had a huge new shelf with lovely wood designs in the supports of the shelf. I will never forget how he let me be creative and pursure my passion!
latoya says
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latoya says
I had a college English teacher who really influenced me and guided me, we actually still keep in touch.
elizabeth miller says
My daughters teacher hat sparked her was a new music teacher at her school. My daughter has a speech disability but loves plays, singing, and acting, She came in this year, looked away from my daughters speech problem and had her as a main character in a play, as a main singer in the chorus, and encourages her so much to keep pursuing what she wants. She is an angel.
elizabeth miller says
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heather says
My most memorable teacher was my high school English teacher she taught me so much and made me a better writer.
Rebecca says
My parents taught me and my three siblings at home. We each graduated college, and I graduated with honors. I’m glad that they took the time to give us a great education.
Jessie C. says
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Jessie C. says
My high school science teacher was my most memorable teacher. She had this incredible ability to make connections and excited us to explore and appreciate the beauty of science.
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Lisa says
I had some great high school teachers who made learning fun and were always excited to teach.
Liza Vladyka says
my daughters 5th grade teacher
Elizabeth J. says
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Elizabeth J. says
I didn’t do the tweet right the first time. Hopefully this is the correct tweet! Thanks! https://twitter.com/teachers_market/status/728082961501855748
Elizabeth J. says
I am thankful to my 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Spurlock who helped me feel more confident in math. She was my most favorite teacher throughout all of my school years!
Natalie says
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Natalie says
My 12th grade statistics teacher actually made statistics fun! He went above and beyond his job requirements to make fun learning games. We would use things such as chocolate candies to do statistics!
Pam Halligan says
My eighth grade teacher, Ms. Henry, inspired me.
MaryAnn says
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MaryAnn says
The teacher that actually inspired my learning the most was my high school biology teacher. I was always a shy kid that tried to stay under the radar but she pulled me out of my comfort zone a lot and had me learning so many new things and doing things I never thought I could do.
Tamra H says
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Tamra H says
My college Marketing professor was a great, dedicated teacher who steered me down a career path in the advertising world. He always encouraged me to keep learning!
Kelly D says
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Kelly D says
A memorable teacher was my high school math teacher because she helped me understand difficult math concepts. She was also there as a tutor if I needed extra help.
Julie Wood says
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Julie Wood says
I went to a Catholic school when I was growing up, and my 4th grade teacher Sister Catherine was my favorite teacher because she was so positive and helped me with my school work and taught me so much! She spent hours on her own time teaching me arithmetic and writing. She was such an inspiration to me!
LaTanya says
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LaTanya says
my high school math teacher because she was patient with me and took the time to try an approach that really helped me understand
Elena says
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Elena says
My first grade teacher was great
Mami2jcn says
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Mami2jcn says
My 11th grade history teacher and my college History professor were both very inspiring and got me to love US history.
CR Williams says
My favorite teach would have to be my Sociology teacher she always made the extra effort to help me.
Ally says
My high school psych teacher got me really interested in mental health. Several years later, I’m working in inpatient psych, so it sure stuck!