We’ve almost made it to the end of the year! Students and parents alike start to share their appreciation in the form of coffee mugs, plants, and thank-you notes! We asked our community to send us the best teacher thank-you notes they’ve ever received from students, both past and present. Check out some of our favorites.
1. The Ultimate Compliment
Here’s a text that would make any educator’s day or even their year. Teacher Nancy R. received this message out of the blue: “You were my inspiration to becoming a history teacher.”
2. Message in a Bottle
Some notes are short and to-the-point, like the note this teacher received: “You will be mist.”
3. Super Poster!
Rachel K.’s class made her a superhero!
4. An Entire Story
Jenni C.W.’s student made an entire storybook for her.
5. All the Reasons!
Megan B. shares one of our favorite teacher thank-you notes. It says “You gave me all the reasons to dream big and all the resources to achieve it.”
6. Keeping It Real
Melody S. has students who tell it like it is. One wrote: “Thank you for being patient and kind when I was being restless and unteachable.” Another wrote: “Thank you for the random orange tickets that I never really understood the reason for, but knew they meant I did something good.”
7. Aha Moments
You have to get a chuckle out of teacher thank-you notes that end like the one from Carolyn O.’s student: “When you teach it feels like I’m not learning anything, but once you get done teaching, I realize I have learned something. You are a better teacher than you think.”
8. The Cutest Comparisons
Some notes capture classroom sentiments with the sweetest similes: “You make my day shine like millions of snowflakes,” from Rachel C.
9. You Light Me Up!
“You light me up like the Fourth of July,” from Lisa S.
10. Through Their Eyes
It’s teacher thank-you notes like this—“She so happy and proud of me”—that fill Vicky R.’s “Have a Nice Day” file.
11. Sweet Treats!
Shonda J. shares this note that was included with a bag of M&Ms. “Thank you so much for the effort you put into teaching everyone including me.”
12. Caring About Success
Dana S. shares this amazing note from a student. “You opened my eyes to what I could be and what I could do, what I thought was not possible. I still remember how much you cared about our success. You’ve changed my whole aspect on learning. I wouldn’t be where I am today without you or your encouragement and persistence.”
13. Dragon Drawing
Sarah L. was having a rotten day when a student handed her this and said, “I made this dragon just for you.”
14. Written in Plaster
Abigail M. says, “Found this note written in the plaster dust after an experiment.”
15. Being Prepared
Sabiha H. says, “Hands down, that quote about teachers coming even though they know what to expect really hit me hard at the time. It was better than a gift 
.”
16. The Kids Know!
Haley N. shares this note that says “I would like you to know you are a pretty cool teacher. You can snap at some points but it’s okay ’cause we make you like that.”
17. Balloons and Rainbows
Sarah V. shares this adorable note that says “I love how you love me too.”
18. Notes From the Past
Lori S. shares this text she received from a student over a decade later.
19. The Highest Accolade
Sherry B.’s student took her compliment seriously: “You are the greatest 3rd grade teacher in the history of the world.”
20. Get Well
It’s always nice to know that students are thinking of you even when you’re away.
Source: @heyashleyg
21. Bilingual Appreciation
Who doesn’t love when they notice even the little things like “it is so cool that you speak Spanish.”
Source: @kinderbilingue101
22. Complimenting the Dog
It just got personal. “I think your dog looks beautiful and wonderful.”
Source: @thecutesyclass
23. First-Day Memories
Some teacher thank-you notes take us back to the first days of school, like the note to Laoiseach U.: “When it was the first day, I was thinking you guys would be strict, but I was wrong!”
24. Promises
Many student notes come with promises, like the could-be-ominous note that Donna M. received: “You are my perfect teacher. See you in September.” While Christina O.’s student promised to keep in touch: “I will always remember you and everything about you that is unique in each and every way. Trust me, you will be getting lots of letters from me.”
25. Hard-Won Successes
One of Ryan G.’s favorite teacher thank-you notes came with reminders of hard-won successes: “I want to thank you for everything you have taught me. I know I could have been a knucklehead at some points in your classroom … but you would get on me for the better.”
26. Last-Day Memories
Other notes make us sad for last days, like this note to third-grade teacher Ashley S.: “I will miss you more than anything!”
27. The Unexpected
Sometimes you keep teacher thank-you notes not because of the eloquence but because of who they’re from. Take this note Nikki C. received from one of her difficult students: “Thanks for keeping me unrotten.”
28. Objective-Based
Some notes put lessons—like how to list adjectives—into place, like the note that Kelly C. received: “Here are some words that describe the best 4th grade teacher on God’s earth: nice, friendly, smart, intelligent, brave, decorative, funny, hardworking, fearless, amazing, awesome, magnificent, determined.”
29. All About the Sentiment
There are definitely notes that are more about sentiment than penmanship, like this one to Kelly D.
30. Long-Range Planning
Brandy V. was blown away by this note that asked her to “Please keep being your lovely self forever until we’re all old grannies and grandpas.”
31. Classes to Remember
Laura S. appreciated this note: “You teach super kids and many more.”
32. The Thinkers
There are teacher thank-you notes that tell us how our students view our jobs. Melissa M. got a kick out of this note: “What I’m trying to say is that you know that saying that goes: ‘A teacher learns as much from her student as she taught them.’ I think that if that’s true, you must have learned thousands of things from us because you taught us so many things.”
33. New Lenses
Notes can show us how students see us. Who doesn’t want to be seen like Nelida H.’s student saw her? “You look like a princess when you teach.”
34. Milestone Memories
There are teacher thank-you notes that come after milestones that we’ll remember too: “I read my first book all by myself,” wrote Patti H’s. student.
35. The Goal
Back to the ultimate goal, from Renee H.H.’s student: “The way you shaped me as a student in a younger age is what makes me successful today.”
36. Creating Readers
Turning non-readers into readers. “I honestly did not like reading, but you made it so much more fun.”
Source: @teaching3rdwithmrg
37. Sweeter Than Sweet
It’s obvious why Melissa M. kept this heart-shaped note: “We love you as you love us.”
38. Make My Day
There’s nothing better than the teacher thank-you notes that remind you of exactly how your students see you. Like this note from Stephanie K.: “I’m not a school fan, but every morning that I come to school I know I can see your face and smile and you make my day.”
39. The Best Refrigerator Art
Colorful notes make the best displays, like this one from Sandra C.: “You do everything nice and sweet. You really are a treat.”
40. The Ones Who Never Leave Our Side
Jen W. has a fridge full of notes from a student who missed her, even when they were sitting in the same classroom.
41. Showing the Love
Ashley C. shares this incredibly heartwarming note from a student. How sweet!
42. Growth From Pain
You never know what kids are going through, and Ann C. shared this amazing note from a former student that emphasizes the importance of always being kind.
43. Finding Peace
This student sent Barbara G. a note to let her know just how much she helped her feel safe, secure, and reassured during a difficult moment.
44. “You Add an Awesome Touch”
This is one of the sweetest teacher thank-you notes! Brooke B. shared this message from a student who wanted to let her know how much she’s changed their life.
45. When Class Feels Like a Party
Presley B. shared this great note from a student who clearly had a lot of fun learning in her class that year.
46. Radiant Vibes
Erika D. brought her fun “vibes” to the classroom and made learning even complex math questions fun and exciting for this student.
47. Embracing Diversity
This student in Cheryl R.’s class showed appreciation for this teacher’s interest in her Chinese culture as well as how she helped her learn in the classroom. Fantastic!
48. A Bright Future
This student let Emily W. know that she not only helped them love math again but helped shaped their future career.
49. It’s the Little Things
Colleen B. shared this note from a student who loved spending time with her this year. Sometimes it’s the simplest things that make the biggest impact.
50. Get Into the Groove
Amanda E.C. shared this note from a student who appreciated their similar musical tastes.
51. Making a Difference
Tori M.’s student let her know that her patience and dedication in the classroom are “making a big difference in the world.” Isn’t that the best thing you could say to a teacher?!
What are your favorite teacher thank-you notes? Share with us in the comments below!
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