What to Write in a Thank You Teacher Card

As the school year draws to a close and students prepare for the next chapter in their educational journey, take the time to express your gratitude (and theirs) with a thank you card to the dedicated individuals who have supported and guided the kids throughout the year. From their day-to-day teachers and teaching assistants to A-Level tutors, music teachers and more, there’s a diverse group of people who make a difference in your child’s school experience. So, why not take a minute to explore our huge variety of ways to express your appreciation and say thank you for all their hard work.

Here at Hallmark, our favourite way to say thanks is always with a handwritten card, just like one of these and we really do think it’s one of the most heartfelt and meaningful ways to express just how grateful you are. And if you need multiple cards for multiple people like a nursery teacher for your youngest and high school teachers for your oldest, check out our thank you cards multipacks. Any teacher will definitely appreciate such a thoughtful gesture and if you choose to add a gift like chocolates, flowers, or one of our ornaments, we guarantee that if you get that thank you message right it'll be something those teachers will treasure forever… long after the flowers or chocolates are gone.

And, now that we’ve discussed ways to express your appreciation, let’s explore what to write in that card for an awesome teacher. Our ‘What to Write in a Thank You Teacher Card’ guide is brimming with gratitude-filled inspiration and fantastic message ideas from our Hallmark writers. So, whether you’re looking for something sweet and simple or something more heartfelt and personal, we hope we can help you find the perfect way to express your appreciation. Our ideas have been separated into categories for you to read through or skip to a specific part that suits your needs.

Simple Thanks

Let’s start with the simple stuff. If you’ve chosen a card with a printed sentiment (that goes beyond a simple “thank you”), then you might not feel you need to add much more. Perhaps you just want to mention the reason you’re thanking your teacher. Then you could add a warm thought along the lines of one of these ideas below…

Examples

Thank you, [Teacher’s Name]! You’re the Best!
Thank you so much for all your help.
Thanks for everything you’ve done this year.
You make learning fun. Thank you.
Teachers like you make pupils’ days brighter.
Your kindness is what makes you such a great teacher.
Thanks for all your time and care this year.
You’re an amazing teacher. And you made this an amazing year.
You’ve made such a difference.
You’re the best teacher anyone could ask for!

Writing tip: Write your thank you card while the events of the year are still fresh in your mind, this way you can thank your teacher for a specific experience or moment. We guarantee no matter how simple your note of appreciation is, your teacher will absolutely love it!

Special Thanks

Everyone has something they struggle with in school, or situations going on at times that make school harder to deal with. A talented and caring teacher can make all the difference to their students’ ability to overcome any difficulties they might face. So, if a teacher has gone above and beyond this year, has helped with a particularly tricky subject or smoothed a difficult situation, let them know that their efforts have been appreciated.

General examples

This has been a tough year, and your help made such a difference.
Hope you know just how much your help has meant.
For all the little and big ways you’ve been there…thank you!
There was nothing random about your acts of kindness. Thanks for everything.
I/We can never thank you enough. But this seems like a good place to start.
You really do know how to make life brighter and better for everyone you teach.
In and out of the classroom, you are helpful, supportive and just the kind of teacher everyone would wish for.
Teachers like you make the world a nicer, kinder and more hopeful place.
You went above and beyond, and I am touched and grateful.

Writing tip: If writing a thank you note suddenly seems to turn your writing awkwardly stiff or way too formal, just try to relax and write like you speak. If you’re someone who would say, “Thanks for helping me out with maths!” then say it just like that, there's no need to try and get fancy with it if that’s not you… simple and sincere always works.

More Specific Examples

Thank you for sitting with Maddie and taking the time to teach her the times tables, she loves to show us how good she is at them now!
Acting out Shakespeare in the classroom was great, it made the plays so much easier to get into and understand!
Thank you for being so understanding and supportive when I was going through a rough time, it meant a lot.
The time you spent helping Jack with his spelling has made all the difference – he’s so much more confident with them now! Thank you again.
You’re kind, caring, patient and a great example of the kind of person I want to be.
Thank you for making me feel so welcome in your class, it was hard joining part way through the year and you made it so much easier to settle in.
Thank you so much for staying behind and tutoring me before my exams.

Writing tip – If there is a specific moment when a teacher has made a difference or a unique project they’ve been involved in, mention them! The teacher will definitely appreciate being acknowledged and having their hard work remembered.

Silly Thanks

Saying thank you doesn’t have to be big and serious. If at the end of the year you’re looking to express your gratitude with something a little more light-hearted and silly, then maybe one of these fun suggestions will fit perfectly.

Examples

You totally deserve an A*
This Teacher a.) has lots of class. b.) deserves applause. c.) loves compliments. d.) all of the above. e.) all of the above and then some.
Great teachers are in a class of their own.
Teaching A* Explaining stuff A* Listening A* Understanding A* Helping A* Here's your report card! Thanks for being a great teacher!
[Teacher’s Name] you get a perfect grade!
u r 1 gr8 tchr! tx 4 evrythng!
10/10 Excellent Work!

Writing tip: Silly or serious, simple or heartfelt, you should express your appreciation in whatever way feels most comfortable to you. The important part is that your thanks come from the heart and is sincerely meant.

At the end of the day, no matter what you write to thank your teacher, the extra thought and care in this gesture will mean so much to them. Remember to be yourself, write from the heart and thank them for all their dedication and hard work.

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