Teachers deserve our appreciation and gratitude for the work they do every day. For Teacher Appreciation Week in early May, here are teaching-related posters for you to download and hang up at home or in the classroom, plus a few bonus cards for anyone who wants to thank a special teacher in their life.
Posters and cards for Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher poem
Need something to brighten up a wall or billboard? Check out the following acrostic poem for Teacher Appreciation Week. Enjoy it as is, or have students color in the images!
The poster comes in two sizes—the standard 8.5 × 11 inches and 18 × 24 inches. Check out the Teacher Appreciation Week poster below and choose which version suits your classroom more!
Celebrate your teacher poster
Celebrate your peer teachers at school by having their students fill out this 10 reasons my teacher is amazing poster and displaying the finished product in their classroom. Or, as an administrator, distribute these across your classrooms as a surprise for the teachers in your school.
Daily mindfulness poster
Supporting well-being plays a role in creating a positive, supportive experience for everyone in the classroom. This daily mindfulness poster encourages both students and educators to pause, breathe, and center themselves before learning begins each morning. It is available in two sizes and in both English and Spanish.
Thank you cards
If there’s a teacher in your life you want to express your gratitude for, try out one of these printable thank you cards. With several options to choose from, these are also great for coloring, so your students can add their own personal touch. For those at home, any one of these cards may also be added to an email for a teacher.
Looking for a thoughtful Teacher Appreciation Week gift? Check out these substitute teacher ideas and activities to help support teachers.
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This blog post, originally published in 2022, has been updated for 2026.
For more ideas on how to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week this year, check out the blogs below!
Looking for the perfect way to say “Thank-you” to educators? We’ve collected Teacher Appreciation Week ideas from principals and administrators across the country. Feel free to steal or revamp them as you please.
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