If you haven't heard, teaching is hard! And at this point, a jeans pass is not going to cut it to make teachers feel better about their jobs- we need real, systemic changes in policies, pay, budgets, and so much more. But I also know that is a long game that is going to take a lot of time and group effort, and many of us are looking for ways to help teachers feel supported and appreciated in the meantime while we work on that! Whether you are a teacher like me trying to support your colleagues, an administrator wanting to show your appreciation for your staff, or a parent or other community member wanting to support your local teachers, here are some things you can do now that don't require a big social movement or a massive budget but also won't feel trivial or trite.
I've written about each of these ideas in more detail in their own separate blog posts- click on the images to read more about each one.
1. Start a teacher shoutout book
2. Set up a place to share "wins" in the staff lounge
3. Set up a water station for staff
4. Find opportunities for affirmation
5. Get them a gift they'll truly appreciate
6. Adjust your language
Bonus ideas specifically for administrators/ school leaders:
I hope this gives you some practical ideas if you've been wanting to do something to show teachers your appreciation but felt helpless to do so! And teachers, if you have other ideas you've seen that help teachers feel encouraged, supported, and appreciated please leave them in the comments.
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