Colorado Department of Education

04/28/2022 | Press release | Archived content

Celebrate Colorado Teacher Appreciation Week

About Colorado Teacher Appreciation Week

Colorado teachers have gone to extraordinary lengths to support students and their families during an extraordinarily difficult year. Colorado Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6, 2022 -- the perfect time for us to thank teachers for their tremendous creativity, resilience and dedication to supporting students.CDE invites you to participate and give thanks to Colorado's deserving teachers.

During this week, we invite everyone to share a post, image or video with a sign thanking a teacher on any social media site using the hashtag #ThankATeacherCO.

To help districts and schools celebrate this week, we've created a number of resources to spread the word in schools, with administrators, parents and local communities.

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Deals and discounts for Teacher Appreciation Week

We have compiled a list of discounts and freebies available to teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week as well as throughout the year.

Thank a Teacher

To help get the word out about Colorado Teacher Appreciation Week, use and customize the resources below. All materials may be tailored to meet your local needs.

#ThankATeacherCO Downloadable Template

Click here to download, customize and print your own #ThankATeacherCO sign (DOC). Take your picture with it and upload it to any social media site using the #ThankATeacherCO in the post!

No printer? No problem! Create your own sign or share a photo or drawing of something a teacher taught you! For example, write out a math equation or pose with your favorite book from a high school English class.

#ThankATeacherCO Social Media Graphics

Download and post these images with the sample social media messaging below. To download, click the link then right click the image and "Save As" to your desktop.

Facebook

Twitter

Sample Social Media Messages

Sample social media posts have been created to help schools, districts, state agencies and companies in Colorado encourage their community members to thank the teachers who have made a difference in their lives. Just copy and paste the text below.

Please note that these are just suggested social media posts to make it easy for you, but you can also modify and/or use additional posts.

Sample Tweets

  • Teachers have shown resilience and adaptability during this difficult year and we are grateful for their extraordinary efforts to support students. Share the love with your teachers by participating in #ThankATeacherCO! #edcolo
  • As spring flowers bloom, let us all take a moment to send gratitude to our teachers for all they do! #ThankATeacherCO #edcolo
  • Thank you, teachers, for encouraging us to grow into strong, smart people! #edcolo
  • Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6. This is your chance to tell us about a teacher who made a difference in your life. Share your message using #ThankATeacherCO and tag a friend to invite them to also give thanks! #edcolo
  • Colorado loves teachers! During Teacher Appreciation Week, tell us about something a teacher taught you that you will never forget. Use #ThankATeacherCO. Download, customize and print a sign here: http://www.cde.state.co.us/communications/thankateachercotemplate or create your own. #edcolo
  • During Teacher Appreciation Week, thank an outstanding teacher you know by nominating them to be the next Colorado Teacher of the Year: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeawards/teacheroftheyear. #edcolo #ThankATeacherCO

Sample Facebook Posts

  • Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6. This is your chance to tell us how much you appreciate teachers. Share your message using #ThankATeacherCO and tag a friend to invite them to participate. Download, customize and print a #ThankATeacherCO sign here: http://www.cde.state.co.us/communications/thankateachercotemplate#edcolo or create your own!

  • Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Don't forget to #ThankATeacherCO by sharing a special photo or video. Tell us how your child's teacher has gone above and beyond to support their students during the past year or share something you learned from a teacher that you will never forget.

  • What better way to say THANK YOU to an outstanding teacher you know during #ThankATeacherCO Week than to nominate them for the 2023 Colorado Teacher of the Year Award? Access the quick and easy online form here: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeawards/teacheroftheyear. #edcolo

Resources for Schools Districts

Sample message to schools on how to engage parents

2022 Colorado Teacher Appreciation Week

Here at [school district name], we are especially grateful to teachers right now for being so adaptable, creative and dedicated to helping students grow. Colorado Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6, and we want to use this opportunity to thank teachers for serving students and their families in especially difficult times.

To help schools encourage parents and families to participate, the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) has created a #ThankATeacher promotional event toolkit with resources including certificates, flyers, thank you cards and social media graphics.

Invite parents to get involved by:

  • Sharing how their children's teachers have helped virtually while students learn at home.
  • Encouraging them to nominate a teacher for the 2023 Colorado Teacher of the Year Award.
  • Having their child sign and send thank you cards to their teachers.
  • Having your school principal, PTA/PTSA president or student sign and send PTA's ready-made appreciation certificates (PDF) to the teachers in your school.
  • Share photos and your activities during the week on social media by using the hashtag #ThankATeacherCO.
  • On Thursday, encourage parents to upload a #TBT of them and their favorite teacher using #ThankATeacherCO.

Let's share the love for our teachers!

Resources for Other Stakeholders

The materials below are intended for organizations, state and local agencies and businesses interested in participating in Colorado Teacher Appreciation Week. Use these sample materials to invite your teams to join.

Sample e-newsletter or website content

2022 Colorado Teacher Appreciation Week

Colorado loves teachers! We cannot begin to thank them enough for being so adaptable and stepping up for students, families and their school communities during difficult times. During Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6, [Organization's Name ] invites everyone to participate and give thanks to Colorado's teachers.

Share a post, image or video on any social media site with a thank you message and the hashtag #ThankATeacherCO. Post about how a teacher has influenced your children or give a shout out to a teacher who has made a difference in your life. Tag a friend and invite them also to give thanks.

Sample internal staff engagement email

Subject: 2022 Teacher Appreciation Week

Hello,

Colorado Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6, and you're invited to participate and give thanks to Colorado's teachers!

During this week, share a post, image or video on any social media site with the hashtag #ThankATeacherCO. Share how you've seen teachers going above and beyond to support students and their families during the past year. You can also give a shout out to a teacher who has made a difference in your life with a tweet, Facebook post or other social media post. Tag a friend and invite them to join in! Click here to download, customize and print your own #ThankATeacherCO sign (DOC) or create your own using materials at home.

Another great way to thank an outstanding teacher you know is by nominating them for the 2023 Colorado Teacher of the Year Award! To nominate simply fill out this online form.

To help you get started, use, modify and fill in the blanks on these sample social media posts:

  • We are so grateful for _______ [teacher name] for their resilience and adaptability. Thank you for the hard work you do!! #ThankATeacherCO
  • Thank you ­­­­_______ [teacher name] for teaching me ­­­_______ ! #ThankATeacherCO

Tag our [Organization's Name ] Facebook [LINK TO FB PAGE] and Twitter [LINK TO TWITTER PAGE] pages or share and retweet our posts. Let's celebrate Colorado Teacher Appreciation Week!

Thanks,

xxx

Colorado Teacher of the Year

Each year, the Colorado Teacher of the Year Program honors an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled K-12 classroom teacher to represent the entire profession in the state. For more information, including past winners, visit the Colorado Teacher of the Year program webpage.

Thank you to Denver 7 for supporting the Colorado Teacher of the Year program!

Nominate a Teacher for the 2023 Teacher of the Year Award

Do you know an outstanding teacher? Say 'Thank You' during Colorado Teacher Appreciation Week by nominating them for the 2023 Colorado Teacher of the Year Award.

Nominate a teacher

Apply to be the 2023 Colorado Teacher of the Year

Are you the next exceptional educator who will represent the profession in our state? Whether you were nominated or want to throw your own hat in the ring, we encourage those interested to fill out the application by Wednesday, June 29.

Learn about the application process