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Top 5 Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas!

Teacher Appreciation Day is a time to celebrate educators. It's an opportunity for families to show love and support for the outstanding teachers in their children’s lives.What makes a teacher's role in society one to celebrate?Teachers play such an important role impacting the minds of young children! As the National PTA explains, "Teachers provide so much to our students—inspiration, motivation and, ultimately, their futures." Educators are responsible for more then just the traditional role of instructing, but also assessing, guiding, nurturing, and role modeling. Passionate teachers are a large part of a child's support system, filling in for parents while children are at school.Parents show teachers they care.With the responsibilities and pressure we place on ourselves as teachers, it feels really good to know our efforts do not go unnoticed. The meaningful gifts I have received over the years are ones that I still remember fondly, use often or hold in a special place.Do you have a teacher that you’d like to show gratitude towards? Here are some unique and memorable gift ideas that teachers will love!

1. Handwritten Card

The most significant gift a teacher can receive cannot be bought. It is knowing we have made a difference in your child's life. Write a thoughtful note sharing a special memory from the year or how a teacher helped your child. I still adore a card from a parent I received years ago sharing the impact I had on her kiddo. Meaningful cards are truly a treasure!Teacher Appreciation Gift

2. Personalized/ Engraved Gifts

Engraved items with a personal message make a very unique gift! An engraved flower pot, coffee mug or tote bag is something teachers will use and cherish. Many companies now offer the option to personalize items so you can easily get them!Teacher Appreciation Gift

3. Gift Card to the Spa

Give a gift card to a traditional spa or foot spa for a well deserved break. No matter how they're feeling, teachers find the strength to grade papers, write lesson plans, buy supplies and deliver to the class each day. A spa gift card is a great way for teachers to take time for themselves and relax.Teacher Appreciation Gift

4. Gift that Reflects their Interest or Hobbies

After almost a full year spent with your child's teacher, you may be familiar with their interests and hobbies. Show them how much you care by getting an experience (from Groupon) or an item to compliment their hobby. Group classes are easy to find and range from yoga, to cooking, to art!Teacher Appreciation Gift 

5. Gifts for Every Day of the Week

Another way to honor your teacher is to give a gift each day of Teacher Appreciation week. Here are some ideas...Treat them to lunch$5 Coffee gift cardFavorite candy or snackFresh FlowersContainer filled with useful teacher items (Like this Create-a-Space from Learning Resources!)Teacher AppreciationTake a moment to tell a dedicated teacher that they matter. Express how they've helped your child. Share a special moment from the year that resonates with you. Say, "thank you," with a gift to show how much you value all that they do.Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!Teacher Appreciation
Top 5 Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas! Teacher Appreciation Day is a time to celebrate educators. It's an opportunity for families to show love and support for the outstanding teachers in their children’s lives.What makes a teacher's role in society one to celebrate?Teachers play such an important role impacting the minds of young children! As the National PTA explains, "Teachers provide so much to our students—inspiration, motivation and, ultimately, their futures." Educators are responsible for more then just the traditional role of instructing, but also assessing, guiding, nurturing, and role modeling. Passionate teachers are a large part of a child's support system, filling in for parents while children are at school.Parents show teachers they care.With the responsibilities and pressure we place on ourselves as teachers, it feels really good to know our efforts do not go unnoticed. The meaningful gifts I have received over the years are ones that I still remember fondly, use often or hold in a special place.Do you have a teacher that you’d like to show gratitude towards? Here are some unique and memorable gift ideas that teachers will love!

1. Handwritten Card

The most significant gift a teacher can receive cannot be bought. It is knowing we have made a difference in your child's life. Write a thoughtful note sharing a special memory from the year or how a teacher helped your child. I still adore a card from a parent I received years ago sharing the impact I had on her kiddo. Meaningful cards are truly a treasure!Teacher Appreciation Gift

2. Personalized/ Engraved Gifts

Engraved items with a personal message make a very unique gift! An engraved flower pot, coffee mug or tote bag is something teachers will use and cherish. Many companies now offer the option to personalize items so you can easily get them!Teacher Appreciation Gift

3. Gift Card to the Spa

Give a gift card to a traditional spa or foot spa for a well deserved break. No matter how they're feeling, teachers find the strength to grade papers, write lesson plans, buy supplies and deliver to the class each day. A spa gift card is a great way for teachers to take time for themselves and relax.Teacher Appreciation Gift

4. Gift that Reflects their Interest or Hobbies

After almost a full year spent with your child's teacher, you may be familiar with their interests and hobbies. Show them how much you care by getting an experience (from Groupon) or an item to compliment their hobby. Group classes are easy to find and range from yoga, to cooking, to art!Teacher Appreciation Gift 

5. Gifts for Every Day of the Week

Another way to honor your teacher is to give a gift each day of Teacher Appreciation week. Here are some ideas...Treat them to lunch$5 Coffee gift cardFavorite candy or snackFresh FlowersContainer filled with useful teacher items (Like this Create-a-Space from Learning Resources!)Teacher AppreciationTake a moment to tell a dedicated teacher that they matter. Express how they've helped your child. Share a special moment from the year that resonates with you. Say, "thank you," with a gift to show how much you value all that they do.Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!Teacher Appreciation
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10 Incredible Things Robots Can Do

10 Incredible Things Robots Can Do

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Happy Robotics Week! We have a fun list here that will make you say "Robots do WHAT?!"Once the stuff of futuristic fantasies, robotics has really come into its own! From cooking dinner to performing surgery, robotic capabilities are rapidly expanding far beyond the auto assembly line and into trades and tasks that once seemed impossible. Read on for a summary of some of the surprisingly helpful things robots are doing right now and be amazed!

Believe it or not, robots can:

  1. Cook!

    Choose a recipe from the programmed library and Moley Robotics’ Robotic Kitchen will make it for you – from measuring and mixing ingredients to baking, broiling, simmering, and stirring.

    Incredible Things Robots
  2. Outrun You!

    A mechanical cheetah built by the engineers at MIT tops out at speeds close to 30 m.p.h. This cruisin’ kitty is designed to help with search and rescue efforts in disaster areas that are not smooth enough for wheeled robots.Incredible Robotics
  3. Fly the Friendly Skies!

    Drones are robots, too, and they’re working all over the world, doing everything from delivering blood to monitoring Australia’s shorelines for sharks.Incredible Robotics
  4. Help You See Better!

    Robots can turn a series of numbers into prescription eyeglasses, all in less than an hour! Robots Incredible
  5. Prep Your Meds!

    From pharmaceutical prescriptions to prepping IVs, these nurse bots are rolling behind the scenes in pharmacies and hospitals. Since there is so much that goes into keeping people healthy, this is a huge help in the medical field!Robots Medical
  6.  Make Music!

    Brain.fm’s tunes are designed – by robots – to be in synch with your brain waves while making some awesome beats.Robots Music
  7. Shape You Up!

    Personal trainer bots are leading exercise sessions with the elderly. They even monitor participants and can detect correct body position.Robots Work Out
  8. Read Your Mood!

    A companion robot named Pepper is programmed to read facial expressions and respond accordingly with songs to match your vibe, supportive comments, and more.Robots Mood
  9. Make Deliveries!

    Robots are delivering everything from online orders to room service. Robots Room Service
  10. Perform Surgery!

    Medical facilities including the famed Mayo Clinic use robotics to operate on patients. Using robotics provides “more precision, flexibility, and control than is possible with conventional techniques."Robots Surgery
  

Some may worry that the increasing capabilities of robotics will eventually eliminate some human responsibilities, yet remember that these machines are nothing without the human element of programming. Start your kiddo down the path to programming today with Botley the Coding Robot!

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10 Incredible Things Robots Can Do

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Happy Robotics Week! We have a fun list here that will make you say "Robots do WHAT?!"Once the stuff of futuristic fantasies, robotics has really come into its own! From cooking dinner to performing surgery, robotic capabilities are rapidly expanding far beyond the auto assembly line and into trades and tasks that once seemed impossible. Read on for a summary of some of the surprisingly helpful things robots are doing right now and be amazed!

Believe it or not, robots can:

  1. Cook!

    Choose a recipe from the programmed library and Moley Robotics’ Robotic Kitchen will make it for you – from measuring and mixing ingredients to baking, broiling, simmering, and stirring.

    Incredible Things Robots
  2. Outrun You!

    A mechanical cheetah built by the engineers at MIT tops out at speeds close to 30 m.p.h. This cruisin’ kitty is designed to help with search and rescue efforts in disaster areas that are not smooth enough for wheeled robots.Incredible Robotics
  3. Fly the Friendly Skies!

    Drones are robots, too, and they’re working all over the world, doing everything from delivering blood to monitoring Australia’s shorelines for sharks.Incredible Robotics
  4. Help You See Better!

    Robots can turn a series of numbers into prescription eyeglasses, all in less than an hour! Robots Incredible
  5. Prep Your Meds!

    From pharmaceutical prescriptions to prepping IVs, these nurse bots are rolling behind the scenes in pharmacies and hospitals. Since there is so much that goes into keeping people healthy, this is a huge help in the medical field!Robots Medical
  6.  Make Music!

    Brain.fm’s tunes are designed – by robots – to be in synch with your brain waves while making some awesome beats.Robots Music
  7. Shape You Up!

    Personal trainer bots are leading exercise sessions with the elderly. They even monitor participants and can detect correct body position.Robots Work Out
  8. Read Your Mood!

    A companion robot named Pepper is programmed to read facial expressions and respond accordingly with songs to match your vibe, supportive comments, and more.Robots Mood
  9. Make Deliveries!

    Robots are delivering everything from online orders to room service. Robots Room Service
  10. Perform Surgery!

    Medical facilities including the famed Mayo Clinic use robotics to operate on patients. Using robotics provides “more precision, flexibility, and control than is possible with conventional techniques."Robots Surgery
  

Some may worry that the increasing capabilities of robotics will eventually eliminate some human responsibilities, yet remember that these machines are nothing without the human element of programming. Start your kiddo down the path to programming today with Botley the Coding Robot!

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5 Reasons why Coding is Important for Young Minds
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Botley Lesson Plan

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Discover the possibilities Botley brings to your early coding curriculum.  Aligned to CSTA standards, these printable classroom activities will help your little learners discover coding without any screens or apps. Just power on Botley, and you’re ready to go!

Click here to download your botley classroom coding lesson plan

This Botley lesson plan will help students compare weights, distances and forces of an object. The lesson plan also teaches students how to record and graph the data from their coding experiments.
Botley Lesson Plan

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Discover the possibilities Botley brings to your early coding curriculum.  Aligned to CSTA standards, these printable classroom activities will help your little learners discover coding without any screens or apps. Just power on Botley, and you’re ready to go!

Click here to download your botley classroom coding lesson plan

This Botley lesson plan will help students compare weights, distances and forces of an object. The lesson plan also teaches students how to record and graph the data from their coding experiments.
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