Ask your parents or guardian if they have any cards you can use. They may also be willing to take you shopping for a new card. You could also make a card for your teacher using either plain printer paper or construction paper. Your teacher will appreciate the effort you put into the card.
Your teacher may cherish the letter for years to come. Including your name and the date will help them remember who wrote the letter.
Use the name your teacher prefers. If your teacher has asked you to call them by their first name, then it’s fine to use their first name in your letter. For example, if you call your teacher Coach Sue, then you can say, “Dear Coach Sue. ” Don’t start your letter with “hi” or “hey. ” It’s too informal.
Say, “I am writing this letter to tell you how happy I am to be in your class because you are the best teacher. This year has been hard, but you helped me do my best. ”
You could write, “I appreciate the time you spent tutoring me after school. I felt like I would never understand multiplication, but you never let me give up. I’m so happy you’re my teacher!” If you’re having trouble deciding what to say, grab a sheet of scratch paper and do some brainstorming. Write down reasons why you like your teacher, times that they’ve helped you, or what you’ve learned from them. Then pick a few of your favorite reasons and use those in your letter.
You could say, “Thank you for being a great teacher this year. I’m so happy I got to be in your class. I hope you have an incredible summer!”
Your closing should look something like this: “Sincerely, Brian. ”
You may be able to fix some small mistakes. However, if you find yourself crossing out whole sentences, it’s probably a good idea to start fresh so your letter looks nice and neat. White-out can be helpful in correcting mistakes.
The envelope should include your teacher’s address in the center and your own address in the top left corner. If your handwriting is a little messy, it might be a good idea to ask an adult to write your teacher’s address for you so your letter doesn’t get lost in the mail. Don’t forget to ask your parents or guardian for a stamp.
