Note of Thanks

The end of your child’s school year is almost here.  How do you show appreciation to the teacher who spent the last 9 months teaching your child?  How about a simple thank you note.happy teacher and schoolgirl

Encourage your child to write about a memory from the year or draw a picture. or send a thank-you note yourself, but don’t be tempted to dash off a quick, “Thanks for a great year.”  Instead, put a little thought into it. Make it sincere, include something you noticed that was a positive influence on your child. Maybe the teacher worked with your child on a particular math problem like learning long division, you could write, “You made it click.” Even about a reprimand.  “You talked to my son/daughter about using a loud voice, we have been having problems with that too,”  And end the note with, “Thank you for choosing to be a teacher.'”

Yes, an old fashion idea, but it will truly be appreciated.  Kind words, written on paper, by the hand of the giver, what a lost art.  So go ahead take the time to truly thank your child’s teacher.  Give them a note of thanks, give them  kind words of appreciation.  There is nothing like the written word.

 

source: Life Made Better

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