Originally Posted by DBug:
My two cents -- asking/telling parents to appreciate the teachers isn't something I'd do. It's like telling someone they HAVE to get you a birthday present. I'd do up the usual monthly newsletter or even a special letter with an open letter to the teachers, thanking them on behalf of the daycare, the kids and the parents. I'd point out specific special things they do for the kids, cute things the kids have said about them, etc.
The teachers would see it as sincere praise (which is always more meaningful when it's shared publicly), and the parents might gain some insight into how much work the teachers really do -- and then be able to actually appreciate them on their own (without being told to).
Can I ask if anyone knows when the teacher's appreciation week is?
THanks!!