Best Teacher Appreciation Quotes to Say Thank You - Bits of Positivity (2024)

Even though expressing appreciation for teachers is welcomed all year round, spring has some extra special dates to remember.Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week of May with Teacher Appreciation Day on the Tuesday of Teacher Appreciation Week.

I love quotes, and they can be great additions to a special thank you card, scrapbooking page, or book for a special teacher (whether it’s a classroom- or homeschool teacher). So I’ve gathered some of my favorite teacher appreciation quotes for you today in honor of all the awesome teachers around the world. And if you’re a teacher, I hope you can find inspiration from some of these quotes.

Best Teacher Appreciation Quotes

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” Henry Brooks Adams

“Not all superheroes have capes, some have Teaching Degrees.” Author Unknown

“If you have to put someone on a pedestal, put teachers. They are society’s heroes.” Guy Kawasaki

“Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero to me.” Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers)

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“Teaching is the profession that teaches all the other professions.” Author Unknown

“A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart.”Author Unknown

“To teach is to learn twice.” Joseph Joubert

“Who dares to teach must never cease to learn.” John C. Dana

“When you teach your son, you teach your son’s son.” The Talmud

“What a teacher writes on the blackboard of life can never be erased.”Author Unknown

“Great teachers empathize with kids, respect them, and believe that each one has something special that can be built upon.” Ann Lieberman

“The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.” Khalil Gibran

“I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework.” Lily Tomlin (“Edith Ann”)

“I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. It might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit.” John Steinbeck

“A truly special teacher is very wise, and sees tomorrow in every child’s eyes.” Author Unknown

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“The best teachers teach from the heart, not from the book.” Author Unknown

“One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings.The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child.” Carl Jung

“It takes a big heart to help shape little minds.” Author Unknown

“Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best.” Bob Talbert

“Genius without education is like silver in the mine.” Benjamin Franklin

“The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future life.” Plato

“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.” Mark Van Doren

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“I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand.” Chinese Proverb

Give me a fish and I eat for a day. Teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime.”Chinese proverb

“To stimulate life, leaving it then free to develop, to unfold, herein lies the first task of the teacher.” Maria Montessori

“Good teaching is more a giving of right questions than a giving of right answers.” Josef Albers

“A mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.”Oliver Wendell Holmes

“If teaching is to be effective with young children, it must assist them to advance on the way to independence. It must initiate them into those kinds of activities which they can perform themselves and which keep them from being a burden to others because of their inabilities. We must help them to learn how to walk without assistance, to run, to go up and down the stairs, to pick up fallen objects, to dress and undress, to wash themselves, to express their needs in a way that is clearly understood, and to attempt to satisfy their desires through their own efforts. All this is part of an education for independence.” Maria Montessori

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“A teacher plants the seeds of knowledge, sprinkles them with love, and patiently nurtures their growth to produce tomorrow’s dreams.”Author unknown

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” William Butler Yeats

“A good teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary.” Thomas Carruthers

“The greatest sign of success for a teacher… is to be able to say, ‘The children are now working as if I did not exist.'” Maria Montessori

“The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.” Robert M. Hutchins

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” Albert Einstein

“The best teachers are those who show you where to look but don’t tell you what to see.” Alexandra K. Trenfor

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“Nine-tenths of education is encouragement.” Anatole France

“What we learn with pleasure we never forget.” Alfred Mercier

“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains.The superior teacher demonstrates.The great teacher inspires.” William A. Ward

“Ideal teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross, then having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create bridges of their own.” Nikos Kazantzakis

“The task of the excellent teacher is to stimulate ‘apparently ordinary’ people to unusual effort.The tough problem is not in identifying winners:it is in making winners out of ordinary people.”K. Patricia Cross

The teacher …must have a kind of faith that the child will reveal himself through work.” Maria Montessori

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“If you want to be successful, it’s just this simple. Know what you are doing. Love what you are doing. And believe in what you are doing.” Will Rodgers

“Be a wonderful role model because you will be the window through which many children will see their future.” Thomas Mckinnon

“Because my teacher believed in me, I never gave up. Now I am flying towards my dreams.” Heidi McDonald

“My teacher thought I was smarter than I was – so I was.” Six Year Old

“It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot tougher to make a difference.” Tom Brokaw

“The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called ‘truth.'”Dan Rather

“If we could say, ‘We are respectful and courteous in our dealing with children, we treat them as we should like to be treated ourselves,’ we should have mastered a great educational principle and be setting an example of good education.” Maria Montessori

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“Most of us end up with no more than five or six people who remember us. Teachers have thousands of people who remember them for the rest of their lives.” Andy Rooney

“A good criterion for measuring success in life is the number of people you have made happy.” Robert Lumsden

“One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child.”Maria Montessori

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“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou

“None of us got where we are solely by pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps. We got here because somebody – a parent, a teacher, an Ivy League crony or a few nuns – bent down and helped us pick up our boots.” Thurgood Marshall

“What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches.” Karl Menninger

“2 teach is
2 touch lives
4 ever”
Author Unknown

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“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” Cynthia Ozick

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.”Voltaire

“Teachers appreciate being appreciated, for teacher appreciation is their highest award.” William Prince

“I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.” John Wooden

“I’ve seen and met angels wearing the disguise / Of ordinary people leading ordinary lives.” Tracy Chapman, lyrics from “Heaven’s Here On Earth”

“I can no other answer make but thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks…” William Shakespeare From:Twelfth Night

“If you can read this, thank a teacher.” American proverb

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Best Teacher Appreciation Quotes to Say Thank You - Bits of Positivity (2024)

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Best Teacher Appreciation Quotes to Say Thank You - Bits of Positivity? ›

You bring such positive energy into the classroom. Thank you for being a highlight of my day! Thank you for always pushing me to be the best version of myself. Your guidance and support have helped me grow in ways beyond my wildest dreams!

How do you thank a teacher for positive feedback? ›

You bring such positive energy into the classroom. Thank you for being a highlight of my day! Thank you for always pushing me to be the best version of myself. Your guidance and support have helped me grow in ways beyond my wildest dreams!

How do you write positive comments for teachers? ›

Teacher Feedback Examples for the Developing Teacher
  1. You have established a positive classroom atmosphere. ...
  2. Your use of multimedia resources effectively enhances lessons. ...
  3. Your lessons are well-structured. ...
  4. I've noticed that students enjoy your class discussions, although not all take part.
Aug 29, 2023

What is the best appreciation message to a teacher? ›

Short Thank You Teacher Messages

Thank you for being an exceptional teacher who made a difference in my life. Your guidance and support have shaped my future, and I'm forever grateful. I'll always cherish the knowledge and wisdom you imparted on me—thank you, teacher.

How do you write thank you for positive feedback? ›

Examples of Positive Feedback Responses

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We're thrilled you enjoyed [specific aspect] and look forward to serving you again soon!” “Your feedback made our day!

How do you graciously accept positive feedback? ›

How to respond to positive feedback
  1. Express gratitude. It's often helpful to express your gratitude for the feedback immediately. ...
  2. Be professional. ...
  3. Ask follow-up questions. ...
  4. Share the credit. ...
  5. Be specific. ...
  6. Internalize feedback. ...
  7. Report action.
Mar 10, 2023

What to say in a teacher appreciation card? ›

Examples
  1. Thank you, [Teacher's Name]! ...
  2. Thank you so much for all your help.
  3. Thanks for everything you've done this year.
  4. You make learning fun. ...
  5. Teachers like you make pupils' days brighter.
  6. Your kindness is what makes you such a great teacher.
  7. Thanks for all your time and care this year.
  8. You're an amazing teacher.
Jul 12, 2023

What should I write to my teacher for appreciation? ›

Dear [Teacher's Name], your hard work and dedication to our education have not gone unnoticed. Thank you for helping us unlock our full potential. The impact you've had on our lives will be felt for years to come. Thank you for instilling in us a love for learning and the courage to chase our dreams.

What are few words of gratitude for teachers? ›

“Your influence extends beyond the classroom, and we're grateful for the life lessons you impart.” “Thank you for being a remarkable teacher and mentor to our child.” “We're thankful for the safe and positive learning environment you've created for our child.”

What are some examples of positive feedback for teachers? ›

Here are 10 examples of giving positive feedback to a teacher after an observation.
  • Thank the teacher for welcoming you into the classroom and for their time.
  • Share one or two things that stood out to you that the teacher did well.
  • Use specific and objective language when giving feedback.
Jan 11, 2023

How do you write a heartfelt appreciation message? ›

Guidelines for writing appreciation letters:

State what you appreciate and briefly explain why. Do not add other news or information not related to the appreciative gesture. The message of appreciation should stand alone. Be brief, warm, and sincere.

How do you thank teachers for good results? ›

Thank you for celebrating in my success and accomplishments with me this past year, and for always making me feel like a superstar. Thank you for being my teacher. Thank you for caring so much for me! You've always motivated me to achieve greatness, and I'm so grateful to be your student!

How do you express gratitude to teachers? ›

11 Wonderful Ways to Thank a Teacher for Being GREAT
  1. Thank a Teacher by Asking to Help. ...
  2. Thank a Teacher with a Hand-Drawn Picture. ...
  3. Show Gratitude to Teachers with Sweets. ...
  4. Give Them Something Cool for Their Class. ...
  5. Keep Your Teacher's Energy Bolstered with a Coffee Gift Card.

How do you respond to teacher feedback? ›

Open up the dialogue and be prepared to explain your thoughts and opinions. Goal Setting: Create goals with actionable steps to address the feedback that has been received. Creating actionable steps with a set timeline will make responding to feedback a manageable task.

How do you thank a teacher professionally? ›

Thank you for your guidance and cooperation at each step of my journey. Everything was new to me even usage of technology but your contribution by providing examples to each assignment helped me a lot and everything went smoothly. Thanks a lot to be our mentor. Thank you for being a kind and caring Professor.

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