In this heartfelt reflection, PTO president Becca Liller reminds us why the work we do matters—and how those small, joyful school moments we create stick with kids for a lifetime.
Here's everything you'll need for a Stuff a School Mascot event, from supplies to Canva templates (including mascot birth certificates)—along with stuffie sleepover tips and a list of school mascot appreciation days.
From adult Lunchables and awkward JC Penney photo shoots to "Ice Ice Baby" hydration stations, we round up the ultimate list of 90s teacher appreciation ideas, Canva templates, activities, snacks, and supplies—also a fun way to celebrate staff on the 90th day of school!
Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 starts on May the 4th. Our FREE Star Wars–themed Teacher Appreciation Week bundle includes everything you need to plan an out-of-this-world staff celebration—a teachers' lounge sign, snack station signs (hello, Wookie Cookies), and a “May the Fizz Be With You” hydration station with easy drink recipes.
Students are hand delivering sweet notes to teachers—and their reactions are going viral! Boost teacher morale at your school with this simple but thoughtful teacher appreciation activity. Plus, get our free set of teacher appreciation notes featuring pre-written prompts for students!
Gardenhill Elementary PTA found a creative solution for their overflowing lost and found: a fashion show! Teachers and PTA parents modeled unclaimed hoodies, jackets, and lunchboxes on a red carpet runway during a lighthearted assembly that quickly went viral. We highlight creative ways PTOs can tackle lost and found—plus, get our FREE lost and found social media template.
Invite teachers to taste the rainbow...literally! Use our free color theme staff appreciation signs and shopping list of snacks and beverages, organized by color, to plan a fun treat for Teacher Appreciation Week, professional development day, or monthly faculty meetings.
Get ready to plan a year's worth of school fundraisers with the ultimate list of 75+ school fundraising ideas for PTO and PTA groups, along with quick links to resources to help you get started.
