Teachers work tirelessly on the front lines of education every day. They are deeply committed to the success of every child. Join the WEA, NEA and National PTA in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7-12).

We know that appreciation alone will not reduce the challenges teachers face to help meet the needs of their students, but it will let them know their efforts are not going unnoticed. Here are some things you can do to help show your appreciation.

Help us spread the word

To participate in our celebration of outstanding teachers:

• Join us in saying “Thank You” by sharing one of the following on social media.
  • A picture of yourself with your favorite teacher, past or present
  • A picture of your child with his or her teacher
  • A picture of yourself holding a piece of paper with a simple message saying Thank You to a teacher and why you’re thanking him or her
  • Use the hashtag #ThankATeacher when sharing
• Update your Facebook status to thank a teacher who made a difference in your life. 
• Use our Teacher Week cover image on your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. 
• Check out our Pinterest boards and repin/share our pins!
• Share Governor Jay Inslee's proclamation marking Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8-12) and Teacher Appreciation Day (May 9).
• Print out and use:
  • Thank You Cards
    • Cut & Fold Thank You Card (from HarperCollins)
    • Postcard front (en español)
    • Postcard back (en español)
  • Certificates of Appreciation (en español)
    • From PTA President
    • From Principal
    • From Student
    • From PTSA President
  • Flyers
    • Flyer 1 (Woman Teacher) (en español)
    • Flyer 2 (Man Teacher)
    • Flyer 3 (Both Teachers)
    • Editable flyer with white space (.PDF, Microsoft Word, .JPEG)

Want to do more?

Make a real difference in the lives of amazing teachers by taking these four easy actions:

1. Contact your state legislators and tell them to oppose the Senate education budget, which is bad for schools and kids.
2. Donate to the WEA Children’s Fund so teachers can be reimbursed for the money they spend providing for some of the basic needs of their students.
3. Join WEA-PAC and help get pro-education candidates elected to office.
4. Visit your local school and find out how you can help. Volunteer in the concession stand at a football game, donate supplies, or chaperone an event.