A video details how one teacher's efforts turned the spotlight onto the hard work educators put forth day-in and day-out. Included is a brief history of teachers in the first schools, today's practices, and how the holiday is celebrated.

Concepts

Holidays, holiday celebrations, national holidays, united states holidays, teacher appreciation, teachers, appreciation, eleanor roosevelt

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• If you're a parent or administrator, show the video during a PTA meeting then coordinate a celebration to honor the children's teachers
• Discuss the video's final question then ask learners to write their responses in the form of a letter that they can deliver to a teacher that made an impact on their life 

Classroom Considerations

• Teacher Appreciation Week takes place during the first full week in May 

Pros

• Encourages scholars to be thankful for their education
• Fosters a sense of community among the school population

Cons

• None