Thank a Teacher

Before the meeting: 

1. Lay out paper and craft supplies.  

During the meeting: 

1. Review how to write a thank you card. 
   • Begin with a warm greeting such as “Dear Ms. Baranowski” or “Hi Mr. Temple.” 
   • Express your gratitude such as “I wanted to take a moment to thank you for …” 
   • Be specific and write about the impact such as “helping me better understand math.” 
   • Share personal experiences where they went above and beyond such as “I appreciate your willingness to use your lunchtime to review math facts with me.” 
   • Conclude with appreciation and well wishes such as “Thank you for everything you have done to help me.” 
   • Sign off with your name. 
2. Encourage Cub Scouts to write out their thank you on a sheet of white paper first. 
3. After they have written their thank you note, ask Cub Scouts to create their thank you card.   
   • Have Cub Scouts fold the cardstock in half. 
   • Have them write their note on the inside of the card. 
   • Decorate the outside of the card. 
4. Once complete, ask Cub Scouts to give their thank you notes to their teachers at school the next time they see them.