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Teachers Create Magic

Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4-8, 2026

Every day, teachers transform ordinary moments into extraordinary discoveries. They turn curiosity into confidence, challenges into triumphs and classrooms into launchpads for dreams. This Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, 2026, we're celebrating the magic that happens when dedicated educators pour their hearts into helping our children grow.

The Magic is Real

Supported by Walmart, we're planning to create some magic of our own to show our appreciation to the teachers in our lives! Let’s fill our schools and social feeds with gratitude! Because when we show love to our teachers, we’re investing in our children's future—and that's the most powerful magic of all.

Join the Celebration

Ready to spread the magic? Download our free Celebration Toolkit for creative ideas, printable thank-you cards and fun activities that show teachers just how much they're valued. Use our thank-you cards, certificates, flyers, coloring pages, acrostic poem, social media graphics and web ads. Download all of the toolkit materials quickly and easily with the following two zip files.

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Thank You Card

Use this thank you card to share a message straight from the heart with all of the stellar educators you know.

• Digital Fillable Thank You Card | en español

Certificates

You, your school principal or PTA/PTSA president can sign and send our ready-made appreciation certificates to the teachers in your life.

• Certificate from Student | en español

• Certificate from Principal | en español

• Certificate from PTA President | en español

• Certificate from PTA Vice President | en español

• Certificate from PTSA President | en español

Flyers

Use these fillable Teacher Appreciation Week flyers!

• Flyer Option 1 | en español

• Flyer Option 2 | en español

Coloring Pages

Break out your favorite crayons, markers or paint and flex your artistic muscle on these themed coloring pages.

• Coloring Page Option 1
• Coloring Page Option 2
• Coloring Page Option 3

Acrostic Poem Activity

Describe your teacher using words that start with the letters T-E-A-C-H-E-R in this acrostic poem activity, then share it with your teacher so they know how much you appreciate them!

• Thank a Teacher Acrostic Poem

Social Media Graphics

Start a social media conversation about the amazing teachers in your life by dressing up your social media profiles with these graphics. Don’t forget to share photos of your activities during the week by using the hashtag #ThankATeacher!

• Facebook Cover | Option Two

• Instagram Post | Option Two

Web Ads

Share the love on your school website or app!

• Square Web Ad (200x200px)

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Even More Ways You Can Thank a Teacher

Students and Families

• Write a thank-you note to your child's teacher.
• Give your child's teacher a gift card to their favorite store or restaurant.
• Volunteer your time in your child's classroom.
• Donate school supplies to your child's teacher.
• Say, thank you to a teacher who made a difference in your life.

School-Wide

• Organize a contest where students create artwork or write essays about how their teachers inspire them for the future.
• Feature different teachers each day of the week, highlighting their unique contributions to shaping the future.
• Partner with local businesses to showcase future career options and have teachers guide discussions on how their subjects connect to those careers.

Remember, every gesture of gratitude helps illuminate the profound impact teachers have on shaping bright futures for all students. Join us in making Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 shine brighter than ever.

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With 5,200+ U.S. stores plus pickup and delivery, Walmart makes it easy for families to access affordable essentials like groceries, school supplies, and clothing. Through Spark Good, customers and associates can further support local PTAs and schools with registries, volunteerism, grants, and more.

About Teacher Appreciation WeekSM

Since 1984, National PTA has designated one week in May as a special time to honor the individuals who lend their passion and skills to educating our children. PTA events at the national, state and local levels celebrate the outstanding contributions teachers make. National PTA also serves on the selection committee for the National Teacher of the Year.