Teacher Appreciation Week

Don't forget teachers next week!  They are so important to our children's future!  It's teacher appreciation week all week.  I plan to surprise the twins' teacher with a few little treats next week.  I am sure pinterest has lots of fun ideas!  I hope to do some chocolates, a note of appreciation, maybe a gift card, maybe some 31 stuff....who knows. 
I have surprised her all year with things because I know her job is tough!  Seven 4 year olds is not for the faint of heart.  Some things we've done all year so you have ideas are:

• Her favorite candy bar- I did this a lot.  Just when I thought she needed a pick-me-up.
• Her favorite McDonald's drink
• a Starbucks gift card
• a basket of green treats for St. Patrick's Day
• colorful dry erase markers for the classroom (something she mentioned in passing, she was surprised I remembered!)
• 31 pen holder with her name on it (the oh-snap bins are what I mean)
• 31 utility tote
• Hallmark ornament
• nice hand lotion
• warm muffins for breakfast
• a vacuum for the classroom (another something mentioned in passing)

You get the idea.  Just some things to help out because teachers spend SO much money of their own on their classes. 

You may be wondering how I knew some of her favorites.  Well, I sent in a little questionnaire I found online at the beginning of school.  It has helped so much!  I will try to post it before the next school year starts.

Also, her birthday is the last week of school, so I hope to do cupcakes or something for that as a surprise. 

It's fun to treat people who mean so much!  We have had an awesome year with Mrs. S! 

We also treated those teachers who are forgotten at Christmas- the librarian, music, religion, and computer teachers. 

I kept meaning to send something for the sweet office ladies who help me so much but it hasn't happened.  Maybe next year when I see them daily I will do better! 

Also, I didn't spend a ton of money on stuff.  Some 31 things I earned free with parties, found the little stick vacuum on a great sale, etc. 

I think teachers just appreciate you remembering them!