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5 A+ Ways to Show You Appreciate Royal Oak Teachers on May 7

Here is a list of creative gift ideas and places to find them around town.

Regardless of who your favorite teachers are, we hope you are plannig to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 7.

Here are some suggestions to help you get an excellent grade on your next teacher appreciation gift.

1. Starbucks card or gift card to any store/restaurant he or she enjoys.

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2. Gift card to Barnes & Noble. Teachers love to be able to purchase new books for their classrooms.

3. Teachers appreciate gift certificates to local stores where they can purchase stickers, stamps or art supplies for their classrooms. You can find great items at Write Impressions.

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4. D.I. Y. gifts, such as homemade soaps, candy, cookies, bookmarks or even just a nice homemade card, rate pretty high. Bead earrings or a bracelet at Creative Arts Studio.

5. Give a donation in his or her honor to a favorite local charity.

For more ideas and suggestions, visit www.teacher-appreciation.info.

TELL US: How will you show teachers in Royal Oak you appreciate all they do? Start with giving them a shoutout in the comments sections below!

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