National Teachers Day 2025: Best wishes, quotes, messages, and greetings to share with your teachers

That time of the year is here!

As summer and the end of the school year approach, it's time to give it up for our teachers! The National Teacher Appreciation Week is already here, which runs from Monday, May 5, to Friday, May 9. The National Teacher Appreciation Week also includes National Teachers Day on May 6.


What is National Teacher Appreciation Week?

Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping children’s lives: the future leaders of countries all over the world.

While the saying "there is no bad student, only bad teachers" emphasizes the importance of teacher quality in student success, it is important to note that teachers are one of the hardest-working, patient, kind, dedicated, and sometimes underpaid groups in our society. Teachers aim to mold children’s lives in a positive direction, and people entrust their children to the teachers on a daily basis.


Therefore, it is extremely important to show appreciation to those who are tirelessly working to shape the future of our society.

That’s why there’s a day called National Teacher Day.


Read more to learn about how National Teacher Day came to be and how you can celebrate it.


Celebrating the unsung heroes:

When it comes to celebrating National Teacher Day, there are plenty of things that you can do to show that you care. The world really is your oyster! You can be as creative as you like and do something uniquely special for the teacher you want to appreciate, and it can start with something as simple as a great text!


Here are some of the best messages, quotes, wishes, and greetings for National Teacher Day.



Quotes:

“If you can read this, thank a teacher.”– American proverb.

“One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai.

“[Kids] don’t remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.” – Jim Henson.

“Being able to help someone learn something is a talent.” — Margaret Riel

“Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best.” — Bob Talbert

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” — Henry Adams

“In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.” — Phil Collins, “Son of Man”

“There is no recipe to be a great teacher, that's what is unique about them.” — Robert Sternberg

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” — Benjamin Franklin

“If you have to put someone on a pedestal, put teachers. They are society’s heroes.” – Guy Kawasaki

“The fact that you worry about being a good teacher, means that you already are one.” — Jodi Picoult

“The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts.” – C. S. Lewis

“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” – Brad Henry

“Teachers, I believe, are the most responsible and important members of society because their professional efforts affect the fate of the earth.”– Helen Caldicott.

"Teachers can change lives with the right mix of chalk and challenges.” – Joyce Meyer.

“Being a teacher is not what I do, it's who I am.” — Jill Biden


Messages:

Thank you for making every student feel seen and heard in your class.

Thank you for being a guide, a motivator, and an incredible educator.

Thank you for helping us grow, learn, and believe in ourselves.

Thank you for turning challenges into opportunities for growth. You’re the best!

Thank you for being patient, understanding, and always encouraging us.

Thank you for helping us discover our strengths and overcome challenges.

Thank you for believing in us and pushing us to be our best.

Thank you for being a role model and an incredible educator.

Thank you for making every student feel capable and valued.

Thank you for turning lessons into moments we’ll never forget.



Wishes:

Your energy and positivity make learning a joy. You’re truly appreciated!

You’re a superstar teacher who makes every student feel valued. Thank you!

You make learning exciting and meaningful. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Your kindness and dedication make you an unforgettable teacher. Thank you!

You’re a teacher who inspires us to be better every day. We’re grateful!

You’re not just a teacher—you’re a mentor and a hero. Thank you!

Your patience and creativity make every lesson unforgettable. We’re so grateful!

Your enthusiasm for teaching lights up the classroom. You’re amazing!

You’re a teacher who makes a difference every single day. Thank you!

You’re a teacher who makes a difference in every heart. Thank you!

Your enthusiasm for teaching is contagious. You’re the best!

You’re a teacher who builds confidence and curiosity. We’re grateful!


Greetings:

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Your impact will last a lifetime.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you for your endless commitment.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Your passion makes all the difference.

Happy Appreciation Week! Thank you for being our greatest supporter.

Happy Appreciation Week! Your hard work shapes a brighter future.

We appreciate your tireless work to make learning meaningful. Thank you!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Your dedication is our inspiration.

We appreciate how you make every student feel important. Thank you!