Christmas is a great time to show appreciation and gratitude for the teachers in your life. Whether they’re current or former educators, sending them a meaningful Christmas message is one way to let them know how much you value their hard work and dedication. Here are some thoughtful messages you can include in your card this year.
I hope the Christmas holidays bring you everything you hope for, and that you realize how much you mean to us. You’re a shining star in our lives, and we appreciate your presence and guidance. Merry Christmas to my favorite teacher!
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Working harder than Santa’s elves, here are some thoughtfully selected words to help brighten your Christmas break. Thank you for being a very special teacher who is always there when I need a kind word or helping hand. Have a Happy Holiday!
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If life was measured by the people you meet, then every Christmas is like a New Year! You are one of the best people I have ever met. Thank you for helping me learn important lessons and grow to be the person I want to be. Merry Christmas!
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It’s hard to believe that school will soon be over forever. Thank you for being a part of my life and making sure I grew up with a wonderful education. I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher or mentor in my life. Merry Christmas, teacher!
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Education is more than books on shelves and tests in classrooms. Education is the knowledge of experiences and special people in our lives like you. Thank you for being that person. Merry Christmas!
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At Christmas, many people like to give gifts that can later be used by others. You are a gift to me that I will always use and cherish. Thank you for being my teacher, mentor and role model. Merry Christmas!
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I am in awe every time I see a beautiful Christmas tree decorated with sparkling golden lights and shining crystal baubles. But nothing is more beautiful than you as my teacher who helps me shine each day with knowledge, spirit and love.
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The gifts on my Christmas list are things I want to work towards, but the gift you’ve given me as a teacher is being able to see the limitless possibilities of life. Thank you for teaching me and helping me learn, even when it was hard. Merry Christmas!
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Teachers are made up of so many different parts – from guidance counselors who provide support and help you find a direction in life, to teachers who help you understand all the connections between everything and everybody, through scientists who help us learn about how things work and how the universe works.
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I’ve never had a teacher quite like you. You manage to make class fun AND educational! Thank you for being an amazing teacher and for making learning so much fun! Merry Christmas to the best teacher I’ve ever had.
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I’m not sure what the future holds for me or my family, but I do know who I trust and love in the present: my teacher. Thank you for being a gift from God, who has guided and shaped me into someone who will bring honor to Him. Merry Christmas!
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All of our teachers are extraordinary. You are an exceptional role model for students and volunteer tutors for students with learning disabilities. Thank you for giving of yourself to help others. Merry Christmas!
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Your work is an awesome part of our school community and will continue long after we leave your classroom. Thank you for all that you do to support others by teaching so well.
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You are the best storyteller I know. Thank you for sharing your gifts of stories and lessons with me throughout my education. May your stories continue to be told and shared as long as there are children in school to learn from them. Merry Christmas, teacher!
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I am so fortunate to have a teacher like you who is always willing to help when I need it, but most of all, who always makes the classroom fun and interesting. The mystery science project we worked on may have taken a lot longer than expected, but it was so worth it in the end.
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I’m sure we’ve all heard about the Grinch, but for me you are the Grinch. You make my heart swell with your kindness and generosity. Thank you for celebrating Christmas in your special way. Merry Christmas!
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Your hugs can heal a broken heart or make me smile through tears that are not my own. Thank you for the kind and loving way you show your affection, whether it be with a hug or a handshake.
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I have learned a great deal from you over the years, including the virtues of patience and perseverance . Thank you for teaching me to grow up and be my best. Merry Christmas.
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I’ve grown so much as a reader! Thank you for always making it your goal to encourage me in my writing as well as my reading. Your encouragement has pushed me to dream bigger dreams, reach higher goals, and celebrate all of life’s wonders with your gifts of writing and reading. Merry Christmas!
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Now that I am an adult, teaching me the power of kindness and compassion is the best gift you could give. Thank you for showing me the magic of helping others who are hurting. Merry Christmas.
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There is more to me than what I can read with my eyes and write with my pen. Thank you for making me realize that I have so much to learn and so much more to be grateful for. Merry Christmas!
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Your support and help have helped me become a better teacher, friend, daughter, and sister. Thank you for always being there when I need it most. Merry Christmas!
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You are a great role model and a wonderful mentor in all endeavors . Thank you for the confidence boost, friendship, guidance, and love I now take for granted as an adult in my life.
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The joy you bring to my life is as wonderful as the joy that fills the hearts of all those around me. You are truly a teacher with a heart of gold. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
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There’s no present more special than one from you – the best Christmas gift I could ever receive. Thank you for your kindness and guidance during this amazing year. I wish you health and happiness this holiday season and in all seasons to come. Merry Christmas!
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You’ve been serving my learning and growing needs all year long. Thank you for showing up every day to see me, talk with me, and help me learn how to be the best version of myself. I look forward to seeing you again on Wednesday; have a Merry Christmas!
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I want to get better at reading and at writing. You’ve helped me learn how to do that, and I want to keep working hard with you as a Learning Buddy! Have a Merry Christmas!
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I still don’t know what it means to read or write well. You’re my Learning Buddy who helps me learn those things, and I look forward to having you help me learn more next year. Have a Merry Christmas!
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We’re learning all kinds of things at school, but we will never forget the most important thing: whether we believe in God or not. Thank you for being a part of my life, leaning on God with me, and being a model of grace to me. Merry Christmas!
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You’re a great teacher, Mr. Pope; your class is relaxing for me every day because I know it won’t be too hard to learn what we have going on today.
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You’re a gift that keeps on giving. I am thankful for the inventiveness, encouragement, and kindness you show others every day. And by the way, you are the most amazing teacher in the world! Merry Christmas!
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I will always remember learning with you. I believe what you do will last forever so thank you for being a great teacher and gift to me. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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You are a one-of-a-kind teacher that brings joy to my life every school day. Thank you for being so kind and generous with your time and everything else it takes for me to learn so much about life and never stop learning from it.
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Christmas is a time for giving, and you’re the one who taught me the true meaning of giving. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your love, passion, and knowledge with me. Merry Christmas!
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Santa may be watching who’s naughty or nice, but you watch us even closer to see how much we’ve grown and how many skills we’ve acquired in your class this year. Thank you so much for being a wonderful teacher who cares just as much about our personal growth as you do about our academic performance.
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I am so grateful for my teachers who have taught me how to read, how to write, and how to think critically. I’m thankful for the teachers who have educated my mind and heart. Merry Christmas! Here’s to a peaceful holiday filled with reading, writing, and thinking!
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The best part of being a teacher is all the joy you bring into people’s lives every day. Merry Christmas! All your devoted students are thinking of you this holiday season!
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We teachers are living proof that the best gift a parent can give their child is to teach them how to love learning.
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I never thought a teacher would leave such a lasting impression on me, but that’s exactly what you’ve done. I will always be grateful for all you did to help me succeed and for caring about me as a person. Thank you, teacher. Merry Christmas!
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You are my favorite gift I’ve ever gotten at Christmastime. You have brought so much joy into my life and filled my heart with love and laughter. I am eternally grateful to have had you in my life and will never forget the gifts you gave me—not just knowledge, but hope, faith, courage and love too.
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Today’s lesson was exciting! How you make the sometimes boring subject of math interesting is beyond me. You are a gift to students everywhere, and I want you to know how thankful I am for your positive influence in my life. Merry Christmas!
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Spending time with teachers like you during the Christmas break is what makes me love school so much. Thank you for inspiring me each and every day and showing me the joy of learning that will last a lifetime. Merry Christmas!
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The gift of knowledge shared by teachers like you is truly priceless. I thank you for sharing so generously with me, and for the sense of pride I have in you as a role model. Merry Christmas!
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I’m so glad you are a part of my school, because you are amazing and wonderful and your presence makes me want to be a better student and learn more about math. Really, teachers like you are living proofs that everything is worth learning. Merry Christmas!
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My school is lucky to have such an inspiring teacher at its helm. I hope others who walk through its doors will also be inspired by all that they see. Thank you for always being an example to us all.
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A present can be opened, a card can be read, and a new piece of technology can be played with once. But the gift you’ve given me will last forever. Thanks for teaching me to learn and think critically. I hope Santa brings you all the gifts you want (and deserve) this year!
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As the Christmas tree fills up with ornaments, your heart is filling up with life lessons and experiences to treasure forever. Merry Christmas to my favorite teacher!
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When I see the Christmas decorations, I think of all the joy you bring to our classroom every day. Thank you for making school a fun and exciting place! You are great at what you do and I’m thankful for your presence in my life. Merry Christmas!
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It’s one thing to have a gift… it’s another thing to be a gift to others. You are a gift to us all, especially me who is receiving an education that will last me a lifetime. Thank you for being my teacher, my guide, and my role model on my path to success.
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The way you teach is so diverse, but no matter what you teach, you are the same. Thank you for finding the best in me and believing that I can be who I am meant to be. Merry Christmas!
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You’re not Santa Claus when you get here, but all teachers are Santa Claus when they come to school. You’re amazed at my ability to learn, but I am amazed at your ability to teach.
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I love all the presents under the Christmas tree, but there is one person who gives me way more than any present could. Thank you for being an amazing teacher and my most favorite person. Merry Christmas!
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Santa may be jolly on Christmas, but you are my jolliest teacher of all! I know the real gift is not from a bag or box, but from a series of moments so special with you in class and at school. Thank you for making learning fun and for making every day like Christmas! Have a Merry Christmas, teacher!