If you are a teacher, you are probably feeling a wide range of emotions about this time in May. The school year is coming to an end (yippee!), and with it comes all of the note writing to your students and their parents (oh boy!). Here are a few helpful tips I have gleaned from some teacher friends of mine as they go through the last month or two of the school year.

1. Start Early! Begin by thinking what you will be writing to each of your students by reflecting on any experiences the both of you may have shared during the year. Perhaps a student was struggling with math during the year and with your help pulled through and brought up his grade. Or maybe a student won an award for the most creative artwork. Reference these events in your personalized note card, sharing any personal involvement you have had throughout the school year. Your note card will be become a keepsake for that student.

2. Thank You Cards. When you receive a special gift from a parent and / or a student at the end of the school year, promptly pull out one of your thank you cards and draft a personal note. Reference any milestones the student made during the year and comment on the progress which was made.

When you want to make a lasting impression, use personalized stationery that is fun and colorful like the thank you card below. Your students will know that it came from their teacher, and more specifically you, since your name would be preprinted on the bottom.

Take a look at our other teacher thank you cards and personalize a set of them today at our personalized stationery store. You can also add some matching address labels to go along with your Proud Student teacher thank you cards or maybe a set of Growing Up teacher address labels.

Make it a great day!

Kim Hummert