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A day in the life of a child is incomplete ...without a teacher!

Contrary to popular childhood belief - that teachers live at school and never leave the building - teachers actually have hobbies, homes and even kids of their own!

On Teacher Appreciation Day, anything that comes from a student's heart, even just a spoken "thank you", will mean the world to a teacher.

With all that is required of teachers, and how a young life is touched in such a tremendous way, it is amazing that there isn't a special a of hall of fame for teachers. The least to be done is to bring something to class to honor your child's teacher on this day.

Teacher Appreciaton Day gift ideas

Besides flowers and cards, popular gift ideas or teachers may include a gourmet gift basket, a "Best Teacher" trophy or coffee mug, a book of inspirational poems or quotes.

For a great group gift, parents may also organize the presentation of a more expensive gift by chipping in for a new leather brief case, an inscribed sterling silver pen set or other gifts that a teacher might especially appreciate.

Teacher Appreciation Day fun facts

In 1985, The National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Day as the first Tuesday of the first full week in May. This year, Teacher Appreciation Day is celebrated on May 4, 2010.

Most other countries have similar celebrations to mark the new school year in September. In China, the day is celebrated on September 10. In India, September 5 is the day set aside to recognize the special contributions made by teachers. Throughout Latin America, September 11 is Teacher's Day.

More about Teacher Appreciation Day around the Web:

Just up ahead, discover tips and ideas on the perfect gift for your child's teacher this year, along with more information on how Teacher Appreciation Day is celebrated in schools in the U.S. and around the world ...

National Teacher Day - Download a poster to help celebrate this special day in the U.S., and learn that even celebrities have a favorite teacher. See a vast listing here, along with a brief history of this holiday, and surf around the the rest of the site dedicated to educating today's children and what it takes to be a teacher. Also check out the parent's section to see how you can get more involved in your child's daily activities.

I Love India.com - Celebrate Teacher Day - India celebrates this day on September 5th every year in honor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. How do other countries celebrate Teacher Day? Tons of gift ideas and party themes, teacher jokes, crafts, books, and a listing of famous teachers. What type of teacher are you or does your child have? Read about some different teacher types.

Teacher Appreciation - Browse this site for all kinds of useful information on how to honor a teacher this year!

Teacher Appreciation Quotations - Poems, quotes and sayings in honor of the day.

Care2: Teacher Day Ecards - Cute, clever and animated e-cards to send to your favorite teacher.

also see -> Why Teachers Love Their Jobs

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