7 Teacher Appreciation Ideas for Staff

For PTAs and school leaders treating every teacher and staff member at once.

7 ideas

Teacher Favourites Survey

Ask teachers for their favourite snack, drink, colour, shop and hobby before the week — then every gift hits the mark.

20 min Cost $ 1 item

Classroom Door Decorating

Parents decorate each classroom door overnight with the teacher’s name and notes from the class.

1 hr Cost $ 4 items

Staff Coffee Cart

Parents wheel a coffee cart round the school one morning, serving drinks to every staff member.

2 hr Cost $$ 5 items

Catered Staff Lunch

The PTA provides lunch for all staff on one day — potluck or from a local caterer.

3 hr Cost $$$ 4 items

Recess Duty Cover

Approved parent volunteers cover playground duty so teachers get a real break.

30 min Cost $ 3 items