Teachers have perhaps the most underrated jobs. From the moment you drop your child off at the school bus or at the school itself, your kid is in the hands of educators. And that’s reason enough to send them a thoughtful thank you card. 

So whether it’s for your child’s teacher’s birthday, Teacher Appreciation Week, a holiday, or anything in between, Knoji wants to help you curate the perfect message to send a teacher. 

Get out your favorite pen and stationary — we have a thank you card to write.

10 Thank You Notes and Messages for a Preschool Teacher

A thank you message for a preschool teacher who helped your child get over their separation anxiety

Dear XXX,

I know my child’s transition from being at home to going to school three to five times a week has been challenging on you, but I wanted to thank you for helping them get over their time away from me. 

Leaving your baby at the classroom for the day is so hard. For both of you. But you need to remember that this is tolling on the teacher as well. Even though this is their job, it’s nice to send a message thanking them for what they do.

A thank you message for a preschool teacher who is caring

Dear XXX,

I’ve noticed a change in my child’s demeanor at home and I know you’re the reason behind it. The care that you share with my child and all the students around you has changed the way my son/daughter carried themself. Thank you for making a lasting impact on my baby.

While you’re off working or cleaning or simply taking time for yourself, your child’s preschool teacher is helping shape your child’s future. Thank the teacher for the influence they have.

A thank you message for a preschool teacher who made your child feel welcome

Dear XXX,

When we moved my child from their old preschool to this one, I have to admit I was nervous for how they’d react to a new environment. But the first time I met you, I knew my baby was in good hands. Thank you for welcoming my kid with open arms.

Moving is scary for everyone, including your child. And while they may not fully understand the concept of moving quite yet, this could make them feel big emotions. Your preschool teacher is doing a lot to mitigate that.

A thank you message for a preschool teacher on Teacher Appreciation Week

Dear XXX,

You have no idea the impact you’ve made on my child both in and out of the classroom. You don’t just do your job, you go above and beyond. On this Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to let you know that my whole family appreciates all that you do for us. Thank you.

Compliments, no matter how big or small, can turn someone’s day around. Tell your child’s preschool teacher how wonderfully they’re doing. And if it’s Teacher Appreciation Week, be sure to throw in a Starbucks gift card or their favorite candy bar.

A thank you message for a preschool teacher who is celebrating a birthday

Dear XXX,

Happy birthday! I hope this day is filled with love and laughter and not too much snot (sorry I swear my son’s cold will pass soon!!). I wanted to thank you for all you do for your students. Your love for teaching shows. Have the best day.

It’s always important to celebrate the birthdays of those around you. Make sure to make your preschool teacher’s day feel special — especially if they have to spend the day working.

A thank you message for a preschool teacher who wiped your child’s tears when you couldn’t 

Dear XXX, 

We didn’t realize how hard (insert hard moment here) would be on the family. When my son/daughter shed their first tear and I wasn’t there to console them, I didn't realize how much having you there would help. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Life can get tough and the tension often trickles down to the children, whether you want it to or not. The preschool teacher is there for your child when you can’t be. A simple thank you note may not be necessary, but it is kind.

A thank you message for a preschool teacher who constantly puts your child’s needs before their own

Dear XXX,

I know the pandemic has been hard on everyone, and preschool teachers aren’t always the first professions people think when we say frontline workers, but just know, when you go to work every day with a smile on your face, you are just as important, just as strong, as the other frontline workers. Thank you for continuously coming into work and putting your health on the line to take care of your students.

Thank. Your. Frontline. Workers. End of story. You have no clue how helpful this note would be for them.

A thank you message for a preschool teacher who always has a smile on their face

Dear XXX,

I have one child at home, and I know how hard putting one 3-year-old to bed or to eat or to do basically anything can be. You do that for a whole classroom of kids. Thank you for doing so with a smile on your face. Lord knows I barely can.

These days, finding an educator who enjoys what they do can be tricky. So when you find one who treats your child right and has a smile on their face while doing it, you should thank them. It'll probably make their smile even bigger and brighter.

A thank you message for a preschool teacher who is leaving or retiring 

Dear XXX, 

I can’t believe it. The best teacher in the entire preschool — nay, the entire world — is leaving us. I wonder if this is how you feel when your students move on to elementary school as well. Well, this feeling is the worst, and even though I want to wish you the best, I’m having a hard time doing so. You transformed my child’s time at school into another world that my kid was begging to enter. You changed lives, mine baby’s included. And you will be missed dearly. Thank you for the time, energy and effort you poured into every student that came into your classroom. Good luck.

Change is a normal part of life. The older you get, the more you’ll change. Emotionally, physically, geographically. Whether your preschool teacher is changing professions, transferring schools or retiring, it’s important you share with them that they were appreciated and they will be missed. Goodbyes are hard. Thank you cards help.

A thank you message for a preschool teacher who does it all and then some

Dear XXX,

You didn’t sign up for taking care of a child with a disability. My tot’s juvenile diabetes has flipped our lives upside down. Knowing that I take my baby to you every day and that she’s in good hands really eases my stress. Thank you for checking their blood and making sure they’re in their target range.

Life happens, and you just have to roll with the punches. And so does the teacher and everyone around you. And that’s OK! Just make sure to thank them every once in a while. 

Buying Guide 

• Now that you have your thank you message picked out, you’re probably wondering what you’re going to write it on. Check out Paper Source, a store that specializes in custom stationary, crafting supplies and decorative paper.

• Take the note one step further with a Quill fountain pen. The best part about this is while you’re carefully crafting your thank you message, you get to live out your Victorian fantasy of writing with a quill and ink.

• A thank you card is thoughtful. Take the card one step further and give your teacher something memorable from Uncommon Goods. 

• Or maybe you don’t feel like writing the card by hand. You can always have UrbanStems deliver flowers to go along with the thank you note attached to the bouquet you choose. 

• But if you have a teacher with terrible allergies, your best bet is to go to Hobby Lobby and pair your thank you note with a simple gift card.