Thank You Messages for Teachers to Show Your Appreciation

Teachers do so much for our kids and are a big part of molding the next generation. So if you are a student or parent looking to show your appreciation, we have gathered all the best thank you messages for teachers for your next post. And if you are looking for teacher appreciation quotes, we also have you covered.

Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.

Thank You Messages for Teachers from Students

Your passion for teaching has ignited a love for learning within me that will last a lifetime. Thank you for being such an incredible teacher and mentor!

This is the year I started to care about learning; you were the most significant reason my attitude changed. I’ll never forget you. Thank you!

Thank you for being more than just a teacher—you are a friend, a mentor, and a role model! I am so grateful for everything you have done for me.

Your classroom was always a safe haven for me. Thank you for the warmth and understanding!

I used to be scared of math, but now I like it because of you. Thanks for being patient with me and helping me.

We’ll have many teachers throughout out life, but a special few leave a lasting impression. Thank you for being one of the teachers I’ll always remember.

The passion you have for your job and what you teach is contagious. We always look forward to your classes. Here’s a big “Thanks, Teacher!” from all your students.

Your dedication to your students is truly admirable, and I am grateful for all the extra time and effort you put in to help us succeed.

You make school a happy place. Thank you for being so kind.

You’re the teacher everyone wishes they had

“The good teacher explains. The great teacher inspires.” Thanks for being an inspiration to me this school year!

Best.Teacher. Ever!

You’ve turned obstacles into stepping stones. Thank you!

“To be or not to be…” I’m so glad you decided “to be” a teacher!

Your guidance and support have helped me navigate through challenges and obstacles with confidence. Thank you for always believing in me.

Sometimes amazing people forget how amazing they are. You are an amazing teacher.

Your patience and understanding have made learning a joyous experience! Thank you for creating a nurturing environment.

Thank you for believing in me

Your patience is second to none! I had so much trouble with some of the harder parts of class this year, but you stuck by me, and I got there in the end, thanks to you!

Can you PLEAASE be my teacher again next year? I’m going to miss you so so much.

You’ve always had high expectations for me, but I know it’s because you understood my potential, even when I didn’t. Thank you for having faith in me.

I love our dance parties when it’s raining outside, and meditation time after lunch. Thank you for making school so great.

Thank you for being patient with me and for never giving up on me. You’re the true MVP!

Thanks for helping me grow

The consistency you’ve shown me this year has meant the world to me. Thank you for creating such wonderful conditions for me to learn and grow in.

Thank you for a truly memorable year

I will always be grateful for the time and effort you put into teaching me. Your passion for education is truly infectious!

It takes a big heart to help shape little minds

Sorry for being the noisiest one in the class. Thanks for your patience!

During our time at school, we have so many teachers. But only a few we will remember forever. Thank you for being one of those special teachers who I’ll never forget!

I just wanted to let you know what a great teacher you are and I have loved being in your class

Thank you for all you do

You bring such positive energy into the classroom. Thank you for being a highlight of my day!

You’re like a magical superhero unicorn teacher. You make every day great.

Your enthusiasm for teaching is contagious, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from you.

I’m pretty sure you deserve a medal for surviving a whole year with me in your class

Your patience, kindness, and understanding have helped me grow and succeed in ways that I never thought possible. Thank you for everything.

Thanks for inspiring me every day and helping me become the best version of myself. Your guidance means the world to me

You’re one of a kind! I’ll miss you next year

You’re a truly fantastic teacher

Your fun spin on teaching made it all the easier for me to actually want to show up to school. Thank you for all that you do!

I love your class because you make learning so much fun. Thank you for being the coolest teacher I’ve ever had.

You will be in my heart and the hearts of all your students in the coming years. You’ve made such an impact on all our lives, and we thank you for that.

To the best teacher a kid could ask for, I appreciate your creative and engaging lessons that made learning fun and exciting.

Thank you for being such a great teacher. I really loved how you… (insert something you liked about their teaching style, or a story about a favourite lesson, etc)

This year has been a rollercoaster, but with you as my teacher, every challenge became an opportunity. Thank you so much for everything!

Thank you for making a difference every day

I am so happy you were my teacher this year!

Of all the teachers in the world, I’m glad that you were mine!

I hope you like this card… that my mum bought.

They say patience is a virtue, and you must be a saint for putting up with me

You have been an incredible mentor and role model for me, and I am so thankful for your guidance!

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!

Who knew learning could be so fun? You did! Thanks for everything this year.

Your kind and caring nature has made a world of difference in my life. Thank you for always being there for me!

Thank you for going above and beyond for me this year

You’re more fun than lunchtime! Thanks for being the BEST teacher ever.

I owe you a debt of gratitude for making me realise that school can actually be fun. Who knew?

You’re the reason that I am now pursuing my dreams! Thank you for helping me discover what I’m good at and always encouraging me to do my best.

If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of Thank You Card Messages, Thank You Messages for Friends, Thankful for Family Quotes and Thankful Captions.

Thank You Messages from Parents for Teachers

Thanks for all the moral support and guidance you’ve given our [child’s name] these past few months. You’re a star!

We’ve seen the positive changes in our child, and we owe it to your dedication. Thank you!

Thanks for being the best teacher ever. We owe you so much for not only putting up with our kid but also teaching him a ton. You rock!

Thank you—not only for the academic education, but for being an excellent role model and for instilling important values in our child that will guide them throughout their life.

Big hearts shape little minds. We feel blessed to have you as their teacher. Thanks!

Our child has grown so much as a person this year, thank you for helping them develop and build confidence in themselves. Your class is a place where our child not only learns but also feels valued and cherished. Thank you for creating that environment.

When [child’s name] can’t wait to tell me about their day with you, I am so grateful that you can make learning fun and engaging. Your love for teaching is evident in every lesson and interaction.

Thank you for being a positive influence on my child’s life and for encouraging them to reach for the stars!

You see the potential in every child and help them realise it, it’s an exceptional talent and we’re truly grateful to have had you as [child’s name] teacher.

Teaching can be a thankless job, and kids are no picnic. You’re a testament to your profession, and we want you to know that you are truly appreciated!

Your passion for teaching and nurturing young minds is truly inspiring, and we are grateful for all that you have done for our family.

I am beyond grateful for all the creative and engaging lessons you have taught this year! Truly wish I had a teacher like you, who inspired a passion for learning.

“A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others.” Thank you for lighting the way for my [child’s name] this year!

To the best teacher—your hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed. Words cannot capture my appreciation!

Your enthusiasm for teaching is infectious, and it’s made our child excited about school. Thank you for being an inspiration.

We want to extend our sincerest appreciation for the monumental impact you’ve had on our child’s learning journey. Your passion for teaching has inspired them to strive for excellence, and we are so thankful for the invaluable lessons you’ve imparted!

Thank you for being a guiding light in our child’s journey. Your passion makes the world of difference.

In a world where teachers can make a lifelong impact, you stand out as one of the best. Thank you for everything you do.

We know you go above and beyond every single day! You make learning fun. Thank you for nurturing our child’s curiosity and love for learning.

Your enthusiasm for teaching and genuine care for the kids have made a world of difference. You are the true unsung hero!

Thanks for going above and beyond this year. I know it’s been challenging, but I really appreciate all of your hard work to engage [child’s name] – she is really going to miss you!

Our family is incredibly grateful for the positive impact you’ve had on [child’s name] life. Your influence reaches far beyond the classroom.

To the A+ teacher everyone wants—you are making a difference in their lives! From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Thank you for all the love, care, and dedication that you put into teaching our child! We are beyond grateful for your guidance and support.

Your patience, kindness, and understanding have helped our child overcome challenges and develop a love for learning. We are forever grateful.

Your dedication to teaching and unwavering commitment to your students is truly admirable, and we were so fortunate to have you this year!

We are so grateful to have you as our child’s teacher. Your kindness, patience, and dedication have created a nurturing learning environment where our child feels valued and supported.

In you, we’ve found a teacher who truly understands and cares for our child. Thank you for being exceptional.

Thank you for being a remarkable teacher and mentor to our child.

You took our shy little [child’s name] and made them more confident. You are the best kind of teacher, and we can’t thank you enough.

You are more than just a teacher for [child’s name]; you are a mentor and a role model. Thank you for all that you do.

Your positive impact on our child’s life does not go unnoticed. We’re truly grateful!

Your classroom is a place of growth, respect, and learning, and we’re grateful that our child is a part of it.

Teacher Appreciation Quotes

“I continue to believe that if children are given the necessary tools to succeed, they will succeed beyond their wildest dreams!” — David Vitter

“I cannot teach anybody anything; I can only make them think.” — Socrates

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

 “If we don’t stand up for children, then we don’t stand for much.” — Marian Wright Edelman

“The joy of learning is as indispensable in study as breathing is in running.” ― Simone Weil

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

“You really have to be a morning person if you want to be a teacher.” — Alanna Ubach

“There is no recipe to be a great teacher, that’s what is unique about them.” — Robert Sternberg

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” — Wayne Dyer

“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” — Brad Henry

“Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges.” — Joyce Meyer

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

“Information may be free, an education is priceless.” — Marie Forleo

“In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.” — Phil Collins, “Son of Man”

“Those who know do. Those who understand, teach.” — Aristotle

“Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths theatre.” — Gail Godwin

“The world is changed by your example not by your opinion.” — Paulo Coelho

“If at first you don’t succeed, find out if the loser gets anything.” — William Lyon Phelps

“Wherever you find something extraordinary, you’ll find the fingerprints of a great teacher.” — Arne Duncan

“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

“Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.” — G.K. Chesterton

“They may forget what you said — but they will never forget how you made them feel.” — Carl Buehner

“Smart people learn from their mistakes. But the real sharp ones learn from the mistakes of others.” — Brandon Mull, “Fablehaven”

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.“ — Pablo Picasso

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” — Benjamin Franklin

“Learning never exhausts the mind,” — Leonardo da Vinci

“Let everything you do be done as if it makes a difference.” — William James

“I saw as a teacher how if you take that spark of learning that those children have and you ignite it, you can take a child from any background to a lifetime of creativity and accomplishment.” — Paul Wellstone

“When you study great teachers … you will learn much more from their caring and hard work than from their style.” — William Glasser

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” — Malcolm X

“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

“You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.” — Clay P. Bedford

“The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.” — Maya Angelou

“Teach love, generosity, good manners and some of that will drift from the classroom to the home and who knows, the children will be educating the parents.” — Roger Moore

“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.” — Robin Williams, “Dead Poets Society”

“Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school.” — Albert Einstein

“Change is the end result of all true learning.” ― Leo Buscaglia

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

“Being able to help someone learn something is a talent.” — Margaret Riel

“Even if you’re on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.” — Will Rogers

“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” — Malala Yousafzai

“If you can dream it, you can do it.” — Walt Disney

“I touch the future. I teach.” — Christa McAuliffe

“Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward.” — Vernon Law

“Minds are like parachutes, they only function when they are open.” — James Dewar

“Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together.” — Scott Hayden

“Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.” — Oprah Winfrey

“It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.” ― Mother Teresa

“If they can make penicillin out of moldy bread, they can sure make something out of you.” — Muhammad Ali

“The fact that you worry about being a good teacher, means that you already are one.” — Jodi Picoult

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela

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

“The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” ― Dr. Seuss, “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!”

“Teaching is the greatest act of optimism.” — Colleen Wilcox

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

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” — Arthur Ashe

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

“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” — Margaret Mead

“Our children are the living messages we send to a future we will never see.” — Elijah Cummings

“For the mind does not require filling like a bottle, but rather, like wood, it only requires kindling to create in it an impulse to think independently and an ardent desire for the truth.” — Plutarch

“When one teaches, two learn.” ― Robert Heinlein

“Intelligence plus character ― that is the goal of true education.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.

“…good teachers are priceless. They inspire you, they entertain you, and you end up learning a ton even when you don’t know it.” — Nicholas Sparks, “Dear John”

“What office is there which involves more responsibility, which requires more qualifications, and which ought, therefore, to be more honorable, than that of teaching?” — Harriet Martineau

“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” — Oscar Wilde

“What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to a human soul.” — Joseph Addison

“A teacher’s job is to take a bunch of lives wires and see that they are well-grounded.” — Darwin D. Martin

“No one is perfect. That’s why pencils have erasers.” — Wolfgang Riebe, “100 Quotes to Make You Think”

“The light of understanding has shone upon my little pupil’s mind, and behold, all things are changed.” — Anne Sullivan

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

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” ― Mahatma Gandhi

“Teaching is a calling too. And I’ve always thought that teachers in their way are holy — angels leading their flocks out of the darkness.” — Jeannette Walls, “Half Broke Horses”

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

“Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.” — Virginia Woolf

“A teacher is a person who never says anything once.” — Howard Nemerov

“When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.” — Dalai Lama

“Encourage and support your kids because children are apt to live up to what you believe of them.” — Lady Bird Johnson

“Being a teacher is not what I do, it’s who I am.” — Jill Biden

“It is not what is poured into the student but what is planted that counts.” — E.P. Bertin

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

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” — B.B. King

So that is it for our list of Thank You Messages for Teachers. We hope you found the perfect one!