With a global pandemic having closed schools, people everywhere are beginning to realize the incredibly inspiring and rigorous work teachers do on behalf of their students every day. Whether you're a student, parent, principal, or colleague, we've put together a fun list of safe ways you can thank the educators in your life for their dedication to students—all from the safety and comfort of home.

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If You’re a Student

• Write a poem dedicated to your teacher.
• Write a list of ways your teacher has impacted you and share it with them.
• Tell your teacher something specific you learned from them and what that means to you.
• Write to your past teachers letting them know how much you appreciate them.
• Nominate your teacher for a teaching award.
• Make a playlist for your teacher to listen to.
• Share a virtual Kudoboard with pics, gif, and more using offer code: ThanksTeachers2020.
• Screenshot an inspirational quote and tag your teacher. 
• Create a TikTok with friends or family celebrating your teacher. 
• Share a song or dance on TikTok or Instagram stories and dedicate it to a teacher. 
• Screenshot a poem in Notes and tag your teacher. 
• Plan a Zoom surprise party with your class.
• Share a special GIF that shows your appreciation. 

If You're a Parent

• Get your child’s teacher a gift card they can use online or at a local shop when life returns to normal.
• Let teachers know the impact they’ve had on your child
• Have flowers delivered.
• Make a homemade gift basket together with your child and mail it to your teacher.
• Make a donation to a charity in the teacher’s honor.
• Let your school's administrator know how well the teacher is doing.
• Contact local officials to advocate for more resources for schools and/or for changes in education policy.

If You’re a Principal 

• Substitute on Zoom classrooms for an hour.
• Celebrate teachers with a “Teacher of the Month” program.
• Send parents a reminder about Teacher Appreciation Day.
• Throw a themed virtual party for teachers.
• Ask parents and students to send in video shoutouts to educators. 
• Organize a zoom or virtual yoga or mindfulness session with an instructor.

If You’re a Colleague

• Celebrate the milestones and special events in a colleague’s life.
• Write thank you emails. 
• Host a Netflix Party. 
• Have a virtual happy hour. 
• Make a phone montage of photos of you and your peers.
• Start a virtual book club.