Thank a Teacher Day – December 17, 2012

As the horrific events of Friday, December 14th unfolded, we all felt helpless and angry. Angry that someone would walk into a school and take the lives of children and the educators who not only taught them but protected them to the end.

As we all look for ways to do something in the shadows of this tragedy, there is something immediate and easy that we all can do.

Thank a Teacher Day 2012, created in loving memory of those who lost their lives in Newtown, CT, and in honor of the hundreds of thousands of teachers who would do that tomorrow for your child.

How often do you show your appreciation to your child’s teachers? Today, bloggers and those in the media are participating in Thank a Teacher Day 2012. Our teachers spend at least six hours a day with our children. They not only work tirelessly to give them an education, but also provide comfort, support, a listening ear, hugs and safety.

On Monday, December 17, 2012, take a moment and thank a teacher. Send her an email, a card, a bouquet of flowers. Create a “thank you” bulletin board. Offer to help from home. Make time to volunteer in the classroom.

Take a few minutes in your day and connect with your favorite teacher, or your child’s teacher. It’s simple; just tell him or her “thank you.”

If you can’t do it today, make sure you do something this week. Teachers truly dedicate every aspect of their lives to give to their students. It is time we give back to them.

If you are a blogger, please share this message on your blog or website. The original image and post are found here – Julieverse Thank a Teacher Day. You can also tweet at #ThankaTeacher. Or share in your Facebook groups, with friends and family to spread the message of hope and thankfulness.

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