Writing Activity for Teacher Appreciation

It’s that time of year again! We get to shower the teachers we love with the appreciation they deserve. Finding the perfect teacher gift can be a bit of a challenge.

I am really excited about the gift we’re making this year. It gives the kids a chance to show off the writing skills they’ve worked so hard on over the past year.

For this activity I’ve teamed up with SONIC Drive-In. Their #ThanksTeach campaign supports, through Limeades for Learning, teachers across the country during Teacher Appreciation Month.

For every retweet, share, or unique content created that incorporates #ThanksTeach in the month of May, SONIC will donate to public school classrooms, up to $1 million. To learn more visit LimeadesforLearning.com.
 
I actually planned this activity as a storytelling into writing activity. The kids changed it into something totally different. That’s what I really like about this gift idea. We can provide the tools they need to show their appreciation …just how they want to show it!

Writing Activity for Teacher Appreciation

What you need: Lined paper, white paper, colored pencils, pencils and note cards.

To prepare for this activity: cut two pieces of lined paper in half. Then create 15-20 writing prompt cards. On each card write a school related word.

Here are some school words (to get you started):

• classroom
• teacher
• desk
• field trip
• recess
• math
• book
• homework
• pencil
• Mrs. (Mr.)
• quiz
• friend
• student
• learn

To carry out the activity: Invite your kids to write a story for their teacher using the half sheets of paper. Read through the cards together. Talk about different types of writing they’ve learned about this year.

Use only one side of the paper but fill as many pages as you would like!

Tip: If your little one needs a little help getting started, try making up a story using the prompt cards. You can go first. “Once upon a time there was a book that was accidentally left at school.” Give your kid an opportunity to add a bit to the story. You can go back and forth like this until inspiration strikes!

Adding in art:  Once the writing is complete, staple the writing pages to a sheet of white paper. Give the kids a chance to decorate the page for their teacher. That’s it! Easy, cute and fun!

More about SONIC Drive-In’s Limeades for Learning

• Each year, teachers spend more than $1 billion of their own money on school supplies. From books to technology to maps and music, teachers bring learning to life every day.
• Since 2009, SONIC has served as an advocate for teachers in local communities through its Limeades for Learning program, a national initiative in partnership with DonorsChoose.org to provide teachers with essential funds to continue inspiring creativity and learning in public school classrooms across the country.
• SONIC will launch #ThanksTeach images and videos across its Facebook, Instagram and Twitter channels for Teacher Appreciation Month For every retweet, share in the month of May, SONIC will donate to public school classrooms. Join the fun!

 

Check out the latest Hatch Kids video, sharing their #ThanksTeach moments.

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