When is Teacher Appreciation Week? Dates and gift ideas for 2024

Victoria E. Freile, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to celebrate the impactful educators in one's life, is just days away. The weeklong event begins Monday, May 6, as parents and students are encourages to share kind words, thoughtful letters or a gift.

While teachers do not expect anything from students and parents during the week, they will cherish a small surprise on Teacher Appreciation Day, or throughout the week. Here's what we know about the annual week:

When is Teacher Appreciation Week 2024?

2024 Teacher Appreciation Week is from Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 10, according to Teachers of Tomorrow. It always takes place during the first full week of May.

What is Teacher Appreciation Week?

Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated across the country to acknowledge the dedication of teachers to their students and communities. According to Teachers of Tomorrow, the annual occurrence is also a time for students, parents, administrators and others to express gratitude for the hard work and invaluable service educators provide.

When is Teacher Appreciation Day 2024?

Teacher Appreciation Day is on Tuesday May 7, and is the second day of Teacher Appreciation Week, according to the National Education Association.

What is Teacher Appreciation Day?

Teacher Appreciation Day, on the Tuesday of Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrates the long-lasting impacts of educators in one's life.

Teacher Appreciation Week Gift Ideas

There are plenty of good gifts out there for teachers, so steer clear of the coffee mugs and consider these:

  • Plants or flowers - Low-maintenance plant options include Peperomia and Monstera. A variety of planted herbs like rosemary, sage and basil are also a good choice and daises, orchids, dahlias, carnations, chrysanthemums and peonies are recommended flowers.

  • School supplies - Teachers often spend hundreds on school supplies each year - among the most wanted items are pencils, dry-erase markers, coloring supplies, loose-leaf paper and tissue boxes.

  • Handwritten letter or card - include details on how the teacher impacted a student, a favorite classroom memory or lesson

  • Gift cards - Amazon, Target, Starbucks and Barnes & Noble often top the wish list.

Teacher Appreciation Week deals

According to Teachers of Tomorrow, here are the best discounts and deals available from 2023. Keep a look out for deals from these and other companies:

  • Office Depot/ OfficeMax: Offered 30% back in Bonus Rewards on a qualifying in-store purchase.

  • Staples: Staples often provides special discounts during Teachers Appreciation Week.

  • Burger King: Free fries with any purchase. Teachers and all other customers were eligible during 2023 Teacher Appreciation Week.

  • Buffalo Wild Wings: Offered six boneless wings for $1 with the purchase of any BBW Burger.

  • Firehouse Subs: With proof of employment, teachers enjoyed a free medium sub with the purchase of a medium or large sub, chips, and a drink.

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: When is Teacher Appreciation Week? Dates and gift ideas for 2024

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