Teacher Appreciation Time!
Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner. The National PTA has designated May 2-6 as this year’s time to take that extra step to honor those that educate our children. We can help you take this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week to the next level and really show that special teacher some love.
Teachers love to build communities in their classrooms. We often hear from teachers that the one thing that makes them the happiest is parent involvement. PledgeCents streamlines the process so everybody can get involved and show their student’s teacher how much they care.
Here are 3 ways you can be a part of the classroom community during Teacher Appreciation Week:
1) Keep it a surprise. Try to be as covert as possible when asking what is needed in the classroom. You can go to the school administration and see if the teacher has made any requests for special supplies or equipment. During the big reveal, make sure to take a video; we promise the reaction will be priceless.
2) Tell the story. In the cause description, tell why your student has the most amazing teacher. How has this teacher impacted the students in the classroom? What do they do everyday that makes them a superhero? When the teacher gets a chance to read it, it will mean just as much as the supplies or materials.
3) Bring the whole squad. One of the biggest hurdles during Teacher Appreciation Week is coordination. By posting a cause to PledgeCents, everybody can contribute on their own time no matter how busy their schedule is. Don’t forget to share with the grandparents, as they love to get involved too. The best part is, you no longer have to worry about who to make a check out to or that Jimmy actually gave that $20 bill to Kara to give to her mom.
Bonus) Beat the heat. If you live in an area that starts getting steamy this time of year, ask about the air conditioning in the building. A lot of schools that we work with have older buildings that don’t have central air conditioning and it can get extremely hot in the classrooms. In order for students to focus, they must feel comfortable. You can use create a cause to raise money for fans or window units to make sure everybody keeps cool. Plus, when they give you that thank you hug, it will be a lot less sweaty.
Teacher appreciation week is only a month away, so hurry and create your cause now to make sure the materials arrive in time. It only takes a few minutes.
If you have any questions, email us at info@pledgecents.com.
