Happy Teachers’ Day (2025) – 30+ Thank You Teacher Poems

Teachers’ Day is a time to honour those who have dedicated their lives to shaping young minds. Teachers have the power to ignite our minds with the light of knowledge and change the lives of their students. Not only do they teach children in schools, but they also instil in them moral values and social etiquette. If you are looking for a better way to express your gratitude to your teachers, one of the best ways is by sharing thank you poems for teachers to remind them how much you admire and respect them. Choose from these fantastic teacher appreciation poems for your teacher and make their day memorable!

Appreciate Your Teacher With One of These Poems

Looking for heartfelt ways to honor your teacher on Teachers Day? Discover inspiring teachers day poems to express gratitude and thanks to those who shape our lives.

1. Number One Teacher by Joanna Fuchs

(Write the name of your teacher here),
I’m happy that you’re my teacher;
I enjoy each lesson you teach.
As my role model you inspire me
To dream and to work and to reach.

With your kindness you get my attention;
Every day you are planting a seed
Of curiosity and motivation
To know and to grow and succeed.

You help me fulfil my potential;
I’m thankful for all that you’ve done.
I admire you each day, and I just want to say,
As a teacher, you’re number one!

2. Favorite Teacher

Thank you, favorite teacher
For acting like a friend,

And taking time to show me,
Lessons hard to comprehend.

Thank you for your caring
And lots of other stuff;

For all the things you gave me,
I can’t thank you enough.

3. The Teacher Gets A+ by Joanna Fuchs

I look forward to your class
When I come to school.
You’re an awesome teacher;
I think you’re very cool.

You’re smart, fair and friendly;
You’re helping all of us.
And if I got to grade you,
From me, you’d get A+!

4. Thank You for Bringing Out the Best in Me

You bring out the best in others
You brought out the best in me
The results of all your efforts
I hope are plain to see

Your care and your dedication
Always shines right through
So teacher with my heart and soul
I want to say thank you.

5. Teachers by Kevin William Huff

Teachers
Paint their minds
and guide their thoughts
Share their achievements
and advise their faults

Inspire a love
of knowledge and truth
As you light the path
Which leads our youth

For our future brightens
with each lesson you teach
Each smile you lengthen
Each goal you help reach

For the dawn of each poet
each philosopher and king
Begins with a teacher
And the wisdom they bring.

6. From Reading and Writing to Math and Language Skills

To letters and numbers, with shapes and fun
None of this would be possible, if it wasn’t for a certain one
They give their time, so selfless and free
Thank you for all you’ve done
And for sharing your knowledge and time with me

7. You Taught Me How to Read

Thank you for teaching me
how to read and write,

For guiding me to distinguish
between what is wrong and what is right.

For allowing me to dream
and soar as a kite,

Thank you for being my friend,
mentor and light.

8. Why God Made Teachers by Kevin William Huff

When God created teachers,
He gave us special friends
To help us understand His world
And truly comprehend
The beauty and the wonder
Of everything we see,
And become a better person
With each discovery.

When God created teachers,
He gave us special guides
To show us ways in which to grow
So we can all decide
How to live and how to do
What’s right instead of wrong,
To lead us so that we can lead
And learn how to be strong.

Why God created teachers,
In His wisdom and His grace,
Was to help us learn to make our world
A better and wiser place.

9. Our Children All Need Great Teachers Like You

You once had a choice
And you chose to teach
And every day
It’s our children you reach

You make the difference
In the life of each child
Those that are quiet
And those that are wild

It’s the way that you teach
You do it so well
They look up to you
And think you are swell

You teach from your heart
That’s plain to see
They think you’re divine
And we all agree

Please never forget
And remember it’s true
Our children all need
Great teachers like you

We appreciate you
And we value your time
And if you should forget
Please re-read this rhyme

10. Thank You for Teaching Me How to Believe by Felicity Luckey

Forever I’ll keep your memory
Stored within my heart
Forever I’ll remember
Just how you played a part

You played a part by teaching me
To think bigger and think higher
I never will forget you
As for greatness, I’ll aspire

You played a part by telling me
My dreams will all come true
For teaching me how to believe
Teacher I’m thanking you

11. Thank You for Saying No to Bullying by Felicity Luckey

He once was a bully
He loved to fight
You taught him that
It was not right

You shamed him in
The nicest way
And showed him how
He’d have to pay

You said that karma
Won’t be nice
If he continued
With this vice

You gave him a
Piece of your mind
You taught him ways
He could be kind

You even cut
Him down to size
You helped him to
Apologize

You taught him words
That he could use
And to avoid
Words of abuse

You showed him ways
He could express
So he’d avoid
An awful mess

You showed him that
When life got tough
He could avoid
Such nasty stuff

You said he was
A kinder soul
And should respect
The greater whole

You helped him see
A better way
Thanks and thanks
Is what I say

12. Thanks for Showing Me the Light by Felicity Luckey

Thank you teacher
You’re so kind
You gave me joy
And peace of mind

You helped me dream
You gave me hope
You taught me so
I would not mope

You gave me strength
So I can see
A future that
Belongs to me

A future that
Looks really bright
Thanks for showing
Me the Light

13. Two More Days Till School by Leslie Kimmelman

I’m finally going to school this year,
and now the big day’s almost here.
I’ll learn to write and count and read–
Only two more days till school.

I got new pants and shirts and socks,
a brand-new red and blue lunch box;
I’ll paint and sing and dance and play–
Only one more day fill school.

My hair is washed, my sneakers squeak,
I’m so excited, I can hardly speak!
New things to do, new friends to meet–
Hooray! It’s the first day of school!

14. Teachers Day Thank You Poem

I want to thank you
Not just for being a good teacher
But for being
A caring second mother

I want to thank you
Not just for being my teacher
But for being
A guide and a mentor

I want to thank you
Not just for helping me out
But for motivating me
And melting away my doubts

Thank you!

Short Teacher Appreciation Poems

If you want a thank you teacher poem that is short and crisp yet holds thousands of meanings and emotions, then this column will certainly suit your interests! Let’s take a look at some short teacher appreciation poems:

1. Fine Teacher by Joanna Fuchs

Teacher, teacher, you’re so fine
I’m really blessed that you are mine.
I’m happy when I come to school,
Because you’re fun, and you’re so cool.

I need to learn, but very few
Can make me want to, like you do!

2. Rainbow Teacher

A good teacher is a brilliant light
illuminating the prism of life,
revealing to students,
a rainbow of possibilities.

3. Dear Teacher by Joanna Fuchs

Dear teacher,
You listen to me,
getting to know the real me.
You believe in me.
You teach me to try,
to always do my best;
You encourage me, support me;
You point me toward success.
I want to become
strong, smart, and independent.
I want to be like you,
dear teacher.

4. My Teacher by Joanna Fuchs

My Teacher,
You taught me, inspired me
guided me, encouraged me
pushed me to do my best.
Thank you for caring about me.

5. I Feel Good by Joanna Fuchs

Kind Teacher,
You conquered my fears
that I was dumb.
You focused on my smart strengths
and ignored the rest.
Because of you,
I feel good about me.

Funny Teacher Appreciation Poems

A funny teacher appreciation poems from students? We’ve got you! 

1. The Supply Teacher by Allan Ahlberg

Here’s the rule for what to do
If ever your teacher has the flu
Or for some other reason takes to her bed
And a different teacher comes instead

When the visiting teacher hangs up her hat
Writes the date on the board, does this or that
Always remember, you have to say this,
OUR teacher never does that, Miss!

When you want to change places or wander about
Or feel like getting the guinea pig out
Never forget, the message is this,
OUR teacher always lets us, Miss!

Then, when your teacher returns next day
And complains about the paint or clay
Remember these words, you just say this:
That other teacher told us to, Miss!

2. The Village Schoolmaster by Oliver Goldsmith

The village all declared how much he knew;
’Twas certain he could write, and cipher too:
Lands he could measure, terms and tides presage,
And e’en the story ran that he could gauge.

In arguing too, the parson own’d his skill,
For e’en though vanquished he could argue still;
While words of learned length and thund’ring sound
Amazed the gazing rustics rang’d around;

And still they gazed and still the wonder grew,
That one small head could carry all he knew …

3. Where Do All the Teachers Go? by Peter Dixon

Where do all the teachers go
When its four o’clock?
Do they live in houses
And do they wash their socks?

Do they wear pajamas?
And do they watch TV?
And do they pick their noses
The same as you and me?

Do they live with other people
Have they mums and dads?
And were they ever children
And were they ever bad?

Did they ever, never spell right
Did they ever make mistakes?
Were they punished in the corner
If they pinched the chocolate flakes?

Did they ever lose their hymn books
Did they ever leave their greens?
Did they ever scribble on the desktop
Did they wear old dirty jeans?

I’ll follow one back home today
I’ll find out what they do
Then I’ll put it in a poem
That they can read to you.

4. Teacher’s Pet by Daniel Turner

As I look back, it all seems funny now
Recalling all those awkward teen age years
I pushed the limits farther than allowed
Supposedly when young, we had no fears

Infatuation caught me with the blues
My heart was swollen by love’s gentle sting
It was a crush that only left a bruise
Left by the diamond in her wedding ring

The first day I laid eyes on her, I fell
The lightning bolt she was, that shook my world
And to this day I swear I’d know her smell
Could she have read my mind, she’d likely hurled

I hated school but never missed her class
She said she loved me ’cause I made her laugh

5. Some Teachers

Some teachers are sweet
Some teachers are a delight
Some teachers are funny
Some teachers are always right

Some teachers are cute
Some teachers are annoying
Some teachers are boring
Some teachers are irritating

But you, are hard to label
Because in every possible way
You motivate and inspire us
Day after day

Thank you

Inspirational Teacher Appreciation Poems

Whether you are looking for a headmaster or preschool teacher thank you poem, we have dug out a medley of inspirational poetry, each penned by talented poets who understand the true essence of teaching. Let’s get started, shall we?

1. A Special Thank You by Catherine Pulsifer

A special thank you just for you
We thank you for all you do.
The children always love you so
You teach them lots and let them grow.

You open learning doors for them
To us you are such a gem.
You help them when struggles appear
To us, you are such a dear.

You show you are a teacher who cares
No one else can compare.
We thank you from the bottom of our heart
For the knowledge, you do share and impart.

2. I’m Grateful I Was Taught By You

There once was a teacher
That teacher was you
Who always knew
Just what to do

Just what to do
And what to say
And how to make
A student’s day

For all your help
For all you teach
For every student
That you reach

For all you are
And all you do
With gratitude
I say thank you

There once was a teacher
That teacher was you
I’m grateful I
Was taught by you

3. There Are People by Catherine Pulsifer

There are people who impact our life
People who help us deal with strife.
People who are an example to follow
People who help us deal with sorrow.

People who teach us things
People who coach on what life brings.
People who always seem to care
People who will encourage a dare.

People who make us bring out the best
People who encourage us to pass the test.
People who make us smile
People who show us how to turn the dial.

You, my teacher, have been all these things
So much learning you did bring
My life has changed because of you
Thank you for all you have done and still do!

4. Ode to Educators by Jovial Jane

Oh, teachers, you’re the stars so bright,
Guiding us through both day and night.
With endless facts and stories to share,
You lead with compassion, showing you care.

Quirky tales and riddles galore,
In your classrooms, learning’s never a bore.
You make us laugh, you make us think,
Raising us up with each joyful wink.

5. You Showed The Way by Catherine Pulsifer

I stand here tall and confident today,
Dear teacher you showed the way,
Your patience, kindness and care,
You helped me learn and be aware.

Your support and words of encouragement so true,
Gave me hope even when I lost my view.
Your guidance inspired confidence and pride,
For this, I am truly grateful for all the time you’ve tried.

You lightened difficult roads through your exemplary grace,
And continued to believe in me no matter what pace.
Thank you for never giving up on me no matter what I did,
Appreciation is sent to you from this kid!

Famous Teacher Appreciation Poems

Here are some worth-reading poems on teacher appreciation from famous poets of the time. Relive the memories you spent with your teachers as you read these impressive verses.

1. We Appreciate You, Teacher by Mary S. Scotsburn

You spend so much time with our children each day
We appreciate you in every way.
You teach them and encourage each one
And we thank you for all you have done.

We don’t tell you often enough
How much you are thought of.
The work you do does get noticed
Our children are living proof.

We appreciate you for all that you do
This thank you is long overdue!

2. Teachers Light the Flame by Catherine Pulsifer

Teachers are the ones who light the flame
Of knowledge within our hearts aflame.
Their wisdom guides us along life’s road,
Their patience helps us bear the heaviest load.

They dedicate their lives to making us grow,
Their efforts and hard work we’ll forever know.
We offer our thanks, this much is true,
To every teacher out there, for all that they do.

3. God Made Teachers

God understood our thirst for
Knowledge, And Our Need to Be Led
By someone wiser;
He needed a heart of compassion,

Of encouragement, and patience;
Someone who would accept
The Challenge Regardless of The
Opposition;

Someone who could see potential
And believe in the best in others . . .
So, he made teachers.

4. A Tribute to Teachers by Hattie Vose Hall

A builder builded a temple,
He wrought it with grace and skill;
Pillars and groins and arches
All fashioned to work his will.
And men said as they saw its beauty,
“It never shall know decay.
Great is thy skill, O Builder!
Thy fame shall endure for aye.”

A teacher builded a temple
With loving and infinite care,
Planning each arch with patience,
Laying each stone with prayer.
None praised the unceasing efforts.
None knew of the wondrous plan
But the temple the teacher builded
Was unseen by the eye of man.

Gone is the builder’s temple,
Crumpled into the dust;
Low lies each stately pillar,
Food for consuming rust.
But the temple the teacher builded
Will last while the ages roll;
For the beautiful, unseen temple,
Was a child’s immortal soul.

5. Good Guide by Joanna Fuchs

A smart and really good teacher
Should be a good guide, not a preacher.
She’d open each mind
Therein treasures to find;
Encouragement would be her best feature.

You have this good quality and more;
You inspire each brain to explore.
Our respect you are earning;
You’ve made us love learning,
As no teacher has before.

FAQs

1. How can I express gratitude to my teachers?

Expressing gratitude to your teachers is a wonderful gesture that they’ll surely cherish. Here are some ways to do that:

• Consider writing a heartfelt thank-you note, expressing your thoughts and memories that highlight their impact on your learning journey.
• Create a personalised gift, such as a handmade card or a small craft, to add a personal touch and show your effort in expressing your gratitude.
• Share sincere compliments and specific examples of how their teaching has influenced you.
• Collaborate with your classmates to create a group thank-you card or a surprise celebration.
• Thoughtful gifts like a book related to their interests or a plant can convey your appreciation in a tangible way.

2. What is the greatest joy of teaching?

The greatest joy of teaching is the journey of witnessing the lifelong groundwork of learning take root and flourish within eager minds. It’s that cherishable moment when a complex concept finally clicks for a student, and their eyes light up with understanding and enthusiasm for learning. The teacher-student relationship is a blend of mentorship and camaraderie, which lays a foundation for other teachers to follow. Each day brings a new opportunity to inspire, guide, and foster intellectual growth in children, which leaves an indelible mark not only on the students but also on the teacher’s own sense of purpose. This dynamic interplay of enlightenment and connection underscores the profound significance of the teaching vocation, making it a source of endless gratification.

Did you know that there are around 98,000 public schools in the United Schools and over 3 million teachers in the US in K-12 schools? In ancient Greece, teachers were some of the most highly paid-skilled workers. They are passionate about their job and enjoy making a difference. After spending long hours at work, they stay late, take papers home to grade, and dedicate the summer holidays to preparing for the next academic year and other professional development opportunities. 

Also Read:

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Teachers Day Craft Ideas for Children
Teacher’s Day Quotes, Wishes & Sayings
Teachers Day History, Importance and Celebration 

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