Say Thank You to a Teacher ~ Sisterhood Saturday

Sisterhood Saturday here at day2day SuperMom is reserved for giving ourselves some much needed and deserved attention, even if it's just a few minutes.  But renewing our spirits sometimes means blessing others.  In this case spending a bit of time to make those who (probably) spend the most time with your kiddo's besides you....their Teachers.  So sit back and check out some fun & simple ways to create with your own hands a special way to thank a Teacher.  Get your kiddo's involved too so everyone can have a full heart and be thankful!

School supplies are always requested and much needed in the classroom.  Here is a beautiful way to give them what they need.

Supply Cake Tutorial: Three Pugs & a Baby

Here is another fun way to give and display supplies from Ashley with Simply Designing.

Pencil Vase Tutorial: Simply Designing

This is adorable and easy to make and print.  The kiddo's would have a fun time gathering the sticks too!  "To the uneducated an A is just three sticks." Winne The Pooh

Photo Source: What are we doing today Mom?

I just love this quote done in Subway Art.  Simply download, print and pop it into a frame.  Any teacher would be proudly display this in their classroom for the next batch of students to see!

Free Printable: Eighteen25

Here is a great free printable from Diana at The Girl Creative.  She makes amazing printalbes!  These would be great hanging off a yummy-smelling lotion or even a hand sanitizer for a male teacher.

Download Printable here and tell Diana Thank You!

This is the same quote as above but in a full size sheet.  I think it would be wonderful placed in a beautiful frame or even Mog Podged onto a clip board.  A great way to remind your teacher of how important they are.  Please take a moment and 'Like' Balancing Home on Facebook before printing.

Download Free Printable here

Another set of way-cute printables!  The 'TEA' tag can be attached to their favorite flavor of tea, the 'CUP' tag hanging off a cup of goodies or the 'LATTE' tag paired with a gift card to a yummy coffee house.

Full Tutorial and Printable: Sumo's Sweet Stuff

This project will take a little more time, but worth it!  Use chalkboard paint to paint a clipboard, transfer paper to trace the wording and lines from the Free Printable and a white marker for the permanent writing.  It now becomes a Chalkboard Clipboard!  Learn how to make your own Chalk Paint in any color here.

Chalkboard Clipboard Tutorial: Simplicity in the South

Do you have a big family or high school students with 7 teachers?!!  This is a great way to show your appreciation and pick up your supplies from the Dollar Store!  You might need to create a different tag for your teenagers tho...

Tutorial and Free Printable: Positively Splendid 

Another fun and inexpensive idea, and good for any grade.  Solves the question of "What do I give to a male teacher?" too!  Simply print onto white or brown paper bags or classy-it-up and use 8 1/2 inch white paper glassine bags like the one shown.

Tutorial and Free Printable: Confetti Sunshine

A very sweet and personal gift in which the kiddo's use their own fingerprints to create a work of art onto a terracotta pot.  Fill it with their favorite flower to replant or an indoor variety so your teacher can keep it in the classroom all year long.

Finger Print Pot: The Frugal Girls

The talented Trish from Mom on TimeOut came up with some great themed baskets perfect to add that personal touch specific a teacher's interests outside of school.  And to many child's shock and amazement, their teacher does not live at school!  

Garden Gift Basket

Beach Vacation Basket

BBQ Grilling Basket

Or make a fun end-of-the-year basket of your own and attach this cute tag from My Sister's Suitcase.  Fill it up with chocolate candies, an insulated cup good for hot or cold beverages and their favorite soda or special blended coffee roast!  

Print tag here. Scroll to the bottom, right click & save

There you have it.  15 great Teacher Thank You gift ideas that you and your kiddo's can make before the school year is over.  Together you can create a memory that your child will carry for a long time, and their teacher will hold on to forever  =)