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Writing thank you notes is a great way to show your gratitude and appreciation to the teacher. The best way to thank a person for making a big difference in your life is to state your feelings clearly and sincerely. Learn how to write thank you notes to your child's teacher or your own through these simple steps.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Write thank you notes to your child's teacher

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   Start with a blank sheet of paper. Think about and write down the memories or words that come to mind as you think about this teacher. Use this time to organize your thoughts and be honest about the things you want to thank the person for. Don't forget to think about why. Think about:
   • Your child's experience in this class and the positive things about the teacher they tell you.
   • Your own interaction with the teacher. What positive experiences have you had?
   • What do you know about teachers? What are the teachers like?
   • What words would you use to describe your teacher to others?
   • How would the teacher send you thanks if they wrote it?

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   Write thank you notes by hand. Handwriting will add a distinct touch to your greetings and are much more appreciated than typed. Stationery stores will have a variety of items for you to write and create at low prices. Some stores also sell hand-packaged letter sets that include decorated and weathered cards in the same cardboard.
   • You can also use white paper. A blank sheet of paper will give you and your child the opportunity to decorate it. Decorating your own will be as appreciated as using commercially available, even more so.

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   Use honorifics with teachers. Let's start with "Dear". When writing to a teacher, it is best to use formal style. Call the teacher the way students call it.
   • Please write "Dear Miss Phuong" instead of "Dear Ms. Phuong!"

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   Compose thank you. Take a look at the letter you produced in step one to begin composing the letter. Use words that are comfortable for you and keep them short. You do not need to write textures. Write down what you think about. For example:
   • Thank you teachers for a great school year!
   • My son / daughter has learned a lot from the teachers (you can write down specific examples if any)
   • Our family is really thankful for ... (write down specific examples of things they did or a good memory)

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   Overall review. Think about ways to personalize your letter so that it can only be sent to that teacher and not to anyone else. Take this opportunity to express gratitude. Even if you don't get along with this teacher, they must still have something good for you to praise.
   • If you and your child both love the teacher, write down the happy experiences in a few sentences, for example: “Baby Thu loves puzzle games. I still play the game I make in class, even today.
   • If you and your child have an unpleasant school year, try to find out what they did well and thank them for it. You can say “Thank you teachers for taking the extra time to help Tuan with math homework. I don't study very well math, but thanks to my teachers, I have improved a lot ”.

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   Sign. Thank the teacher again and sign it. Before signing, please write down formal words such as:
   • Sincerely
   • Best regards
   • Thank my teachers

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   Allow your child to participate. No matter what grade your child is in, he or she can help and add unique traits to the letter. Painting or decoration is a good choice. A thank you note written by the child's hands is also great. You can help your child cut out some pictures from craft paper in class to color, decorate, sign and attach to the letter.
   • If your child is in Primary, help them write a short (about half a page) thank you letter as much as they can. Or if your child has good artistic abilities, give them inspiration. Suggest that your child draw a teacher's portrait or other classroom items they remember. The doodles are also great.
   • If your child is in Middle School or High School, help them write half a page to one page about their most memorable class memories.
   • If your child is a special student, help them write letters or draw pictures as much as they can. Decorate with your child with stickers or glitter. You can also draw pictures to help your child decorate it.

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   You can add a small gift (optional). If you plan to give more gifts, choose a small gift. Don't spend too much money. There are many ideas for giving gifts when thanking teachers without spending a lot of money. Please try:
   • Give flowers. If you know where to sell flowers in the garden or are allowed to pick free flowers, you can give yourself a beautiful bouquet with your child and give it to the teacher. Or you can go to the nursery to choose a tree. You can choose which plants are grown indoors. In addition, donating a water bottle or small flower arrangement is also a good idea.
   • Making gift bags. Find a good tote bag at a bookstore or stationery and buy something to put in the bag with your child. For example pens, note paper, and so on.
   • Coupons. A vote from Starbuck is sure to amuse teachers. Make sure the value of the ticket is within the right range. About 200,000 to 300,000 is fine.

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   Send a thank you letter. You can send it by mail, but sending it yourself would be great too. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Write thank you notes to your teacher

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   Write your own thanks. Handwritten acknowledgments will be appreciated. However, if you have finished semester, graduated or don't know how to find a teacher, you can email it to send.

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   Think. Think about how different this teacher has made in your life and what specific thing you want to thank them for. Make a list of words that describe your experience with the teacher.
   • You should be sincere and concise in writing.
   • Avoid making it obvious or writing it long. You do not need to give a reason for your letter.
   • Avoid writing statements like: "I wrote this letter to thank teachers for ..."
   • Just say thank you.

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   Opening letter. Let's start with a formal greeting. Call your teacher the way you would in class. If you already have a slightly more intimate relationship, you can use that calling in the letter.
   • Starting with "Dear" instead of "... dear", it will be more professional and formal.
   • You may want to use preprinted letterhead paper. You can buy letterheads for cheap at bookstores or stationery stores.

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   Say thanks. Use a few short and simple sentences to tell the teacher why you are grateful for them. Using specific examples will make the letter more convincing and personal. Write sentences like:
   • The teachers really helped me to understand when I was having difficulties.
   • Thank you teachers for encouraging me when I have a hard time.
   • Teachers have helped me become a better student.
   • Thank you teachers for being so persistent in teaching me.
   • Teachers have helped me see my abilities.
   • Teachers are the best teachers!
   • I will never forget my teacher.

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   Connect with teachers. Show them how they have influenced you. Often teachers are concerned about what students have learned from their lectures. Tell them about their importance. After all, everyone wants to be appreciated for the hard work they put into.
   • If your instructor has inspired you to dig deeper into the subject they teach, speak up.
   • Whether you have a close relationship with the teacher or make a lot of difference, they have taken on their duties towards you. Show their gratitude to them.

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   Stay in touch later. Express to this teacher a desire to stay in touch with them in the future. Offer them to contact you and come up with ways to do so.

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   Sign. Thank you teacher again and sign it. Please leave contact information if you want to stay connected with them. You can write:
   • Best regards
   • Sincerely
   • Care of
   • Thank you very much

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   Mailing. Please hand over the letter to the teacher yourself if possible. You can also leave the letter in a separate mailbox for the teacher on campus or by mail. If there is no other way, use email.
   • If you use email, make sure your email is easily identifiable (like your school email, if you have one) and write a clear subject like "Thank you from Chinese students".
   • If the teacher doesn't recognize the email from you, they may not open it to read.
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Method 3 of 3: Add your message personalities

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   Add an inspirational quote. If you write a thank you note to your English or History teacher, this would be a great idea. Include your favorite quote from your class.

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   Write more jokes. Make jokes about something you learn in class. Focus your story on that topic. Or you can write in it a good memory that you have with the subject.

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   Tell a story. Recall with your teacher about the first day of class or how you felt before and after a tough test. Let the teacher see the classroom from your point of view in a positive way. If your outlook changes over time, in a gentle way, show it to the teacher. advertisement

Advice

• Remember that your thank you don't have to be wordy to make sense. The heart in it is important.
• When writing, pay attention to grammar and spelling - even if it's a letter to your Math teacher.
• It is more meaningful to recall a particular event than to point out general things. For example, describing how difficult it is for you to absorb the Law of Light Transmission is more meaningful to a physics teacher than to the sentence "You have helped me a lot".
• Always write down specific and personal things when addressing a particular teacher.

Warning

• Never write thank you just because you want to get a higher score in class. This disrespects the teacher and won't work either. Even if your grades are not good, you can still thank your teachers for taking the time to teach, as long as you write honestly.
• Do not use thank you letters to blame or offend teachers. If your letter is not really sincere, do not write it.
• Don't expect anything in return. Just write a letter to show appreciation to the teacher. They probably won't give you anything back, and that's fine. Remember, they gave you a valuable teaching time.
• Do not buy expensive gifts to give to teachers in pursuit of receiving something in return. Choose inexpensive gifts and don't buy things you can't afford.