How to Make a Teacher's Survival Kit

Teacher Survival Kit

Teachers have very rewarding jobs. Being a teacher is also quite stressful at times. Why not surprise your child's teacher with a gift of appreciation? Here are things you might include in a "Teacher's Survival Kit" that should give her both a smile and a sense of accomplishment.

Things You'll Need

• Mounds candy bar
• Toothpick
• Marbles
• Gemstone
• Pay Day candy bar
• SKOR candy bar
• Eraser
• Balloon
• Tissue
• Star sticker

Instructions

1. Simply add the items listed below, along with a typed up sheet of each item's meaning, into a mug or pencil holder to give to a teacher.

2. Mounds candy bar: For the MOUNDS of paperwork that you go through every week.
   Toothpick: So you can "pick" out the good qualities in your students.

3. Marbles: To replace the ones that you lost while teaching this week. Gemstone: Because you are a precious jewel to our children.

4. Pay Day candy bar: Something that makes teaching a joy.
   SKOR candy bar: For all the tests you have to grade.

5. Eraser: To remind you that students do make mistakes.
   Balloon: To remind you not to blow up at your students.

6. Tissue: To dry the tears after a hard day.
   Star: To remind you to always do your best.

Tips & Warnings

• Teacher survival kits are especially nice for new teachers.

• Remember your child's teacher on holidays and testing times of the year.