It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.

- Henry Adams

Teacher Appreciation Week officially starts today, May 2nd! This is a special time of year when kids (and parents) show their love and thanks for those teachers who are so often taken for granted. They have consistently supported us as mentors & educators throughout the school year & saying “Thank You” is the least we can do. Whether it’s a thoughtful thank you note or a handmade craft, it’s important to show these great instructors how much they really mean to us. Try out this fun ideas & let your teachers know how great they really are! [Thanks Activity Village for the inspiration!]

Homemade Painted Flower Pot!

Photo Credit: anordinaryangel (Flickr)

Materials: (1) dry flower pot (terra-cotta) or whatever else you can find at your local craft or hardware store), a pencil, different colored acrylic paints and brushes & newspapers (to prevent a mess)

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How to make it:

1. To begin, use the pencil to draw your design (pretty flowers, a swirly pattern, your teacher’s name, etc.) on the side of the pot!
2. Next, use the brush to paint on various colored acrylic paints to complete your design. Don’t forget to wash the brush each time after using a color, so as not to mix the paints!
3. Let the pot dry completely.
4. Finally, plant some pretty flowers in the pot before giving it to your favorite teacher! Or, simply fill it with cool gardening gloves & a few packets of seeds to let them grow their own flowers!

Have fun & thanks to all the wonderful teachers out there!

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