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| − | Many countries celebrate Teacher's Day- teachers work hard and they deserve to be recognized. While World Teacher's Day is October 5 The date of Teacher's Day is different in every country, and many countries have their own traditions connecting to the history of education in the country.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/teachers-day/eventcoverage/9847503.cms</ref> In the United States, Teacher's Day is the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week, which is the first week of May.<ref>http://www.teacher-appreciation.info/Teachers_Day/USA_Teachers_day_and_week.asp</ref> Some states celebrate their own Teacher's Day apart from Teacher Appreciation Week.<ref | + | Many countries celebrate Teacher's Day- teachers work hard and they deserve to be recognized. While World Teacher's Day is October 5 The date of Teacher's Day is different in every country, and many countries have their own traditions connecting to the history of education in the country.<ref name="rf1">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/teachers-day/eventcoverage/9847503.cms</ref> In the United States, Teacher's Day is the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week, which is the first week of May.<ref name="rf2">http://www.teacher-appreciation.info/Teachers_Day/USA_Teachers_day_and_week.asp</ref> Some states celebrate their own Teacher's Day apart from Teacher Appreciation Week.<ref name="rf2" /> If you want to give your teacher a self-made card on Teacher's Day, there are different ways, depending on how much time you have an how much you enjoy crafting. |
[[Category:Dealing with Teachers]] | [[Category:Dealing with Teachers]] | ||
[[Category:Homemade Cards]] | [[Category:Homemade Cards]] | ||
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=== Using a Printable Teacher's Day Card === | === Using a Printable Teacher's Day Card === | ||
#Find a card. This may take some time, as there are plenty of cards out there, and you want to find a card that expresses your feelings and is unique. | #Find a card. This may take some time, as there are plenty of cards out there, and you want to find a card that expresses your feelings and is unique. | ||
| − | #* Look for printable cards for teachers online.<ref>http://school.familyeducation.com/teacher-appreciation-week/end-of-school-year/73478.html</ref> | + | #* Look for printable cards for teachers online.<ref name="rf3">http://school.familyeducation.com/teacher-appreciation-week/end-of-school-year/73478.html</ref> |
| − | #* See if there are printable cards that you can personalize- for example with your teacher's name on it, a certain image and size. <ref>http://www.thepcmanwebsite.com/cards_teacher.shtml</ref> That way, even if it's a printed card, it is personal. | + | #* See if there are printable cards that you can personalize- for example with your teacher's name on it, a certain image and size. <ref name="rf4">http://www.thepcmanwebsite.com/cards_teacher.shtml</ref> That way, even if it's a printed card, it is personal. |
#* Pick several cards first, and compare them. If there is more than one card that you like, come up with a top five list. | #* Pick several cards first, and compare them. If there is more than one card that you like, come up with a top five list. | ||
#Pick a card that you like. Once you have narrowed down your selection, you need to pick the card that is going to be your card. | #Pick a card that you like. Once you have narrowed down your selection, you need to pick the card that is going to be your card. | ||
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#Consider adding a small gift with the card. If you feel that a printed out card is too impersonal, or your teacher has truly gone the extra mile for you, a small token of appreciation can be the extra cherry on top. | #Consider adding a small gift with the card. If you feel that a printed out card is too impersonal, or your teacher has truly gone the extra mile for you, a small token of appreciation can be the extra cherry on top. | ||
#* Think about something small that your teacher would like- this can be a piece of their favorite candy, a pretty flower, their favorite tea or coffee. | #* Think about something small that your teacher would like- this can be a piece of their favorite candy, a pretty flower, their favorite tea or coffee. | ||
| − | #* Look around online. There are many websites with neat, extraordinary ideas.<ref>http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2014/05/fabulous-last-minute-diy-teacher-appreciation-gifts</ref> | + | #* Look around online. There are many websites with neat, extraordinary ideas.<ref name="rf5">http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2014/05/fabulous-last-minute-diy-teacher-appreciation-gifts</ref> |
#* Decide what gift you'd like for your teacher. | #* Decide what gift you'd like for your teacher. | ||
#* Wrap your gift or put a bow on it- it's again the gesture that counts. | #* Wrap your gift or put a bow on it- it's again the gesture that counts. | ||
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===Designing a Photo Card for Your Teacher=== | ===Designing a Photo Card for Your Teacher=== | ||
#Plan ahead of time. During regular school hours, everybody is busy. Hence, it is a good idea to plan ahead of time, if you want to design a photo card for your teacher. Time goes fast, and things can take longer than expected, so be generous when you budget your time. | #Plan ahead of time. During regular school hours, everybody is busy. Hence, it is a good idea to plan ahead of time, if you want to design a photo card for your teacher. Time goes fast, and things can take longer than expected, so be generous when you budget your time. | ||
| − | #* Depending on whether you want to use a photo printing service,<ref>http://www.snapfish.com/photo-gift/welcome</ref><ref>http://www.shutterfly.com/</ref> or whether you need to ask people for photos, start at least two weeks in advance. | + | #* Depending on whether you want to use a photo printing service,<ref name="rf6">http://www.snapfish.com/photo-gift/welcome</ref><ref name="rf7">http://www.shutterfly.com/</ref> or whether you need to ask people for photos, start at least two weeks in advance. |
#* Compare prices of photo printing services- often you can get good deals if you look around carefully. | #* Compare prices of photo printing services- often you can get good deals if you look around carefully. | ||
#* Look at photo cards online and compare designs- this will make picking one easier for you later. | #* Look at photo cards online and compare designs- this will make picking one easier for you later. | ||
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#Make sure that they are high quality pictures. Even if you end up having a lot of different pictures from different occasions, you have to check them for quality. | #Make sure that they are high quality pictures. Even if you end up having a lot of different pictures from different occasions, you have to check them for quality. | ||
#* Check whether you and your teacher are clearly visible and the photo is not blurry. | #* Check whether you and your teacher are clearly visible and the photo is not blurry. | ||
| − | #* Compare the formats of the digital files and see if they are supported by your program. <ref>https://www.library.cornell.edu/preservation/tutorial/presentation/table7-1.html</ref> | + | #* Compare the formats of the digital files and see if they are supported by your program. <ref name="rf8">https://www.library.cornell.edu/preservation/tutorial/presentation/table7-1.html</ref> |
#* Print the pictures out- sometimes you cannot tell on a computer screen how they come out printed. | #* Print the pictures out- sometimes you cannot tell on a computer screen how they come out printed. | ||
#Decide which pictures you want to use in your card. Now that you have come up with a selection of high-quality pictures, you need to decide which ones should actually go into the card's design. | #Decide which pictures you want to use in your card. Now that you have come up with a selection of high-quality pictures, you need to decide which ones should actually go into the card's design. | ||
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#* Put the printed pictures together for a hand-made collage- this will help you visualize the final product. | #* Put the printed pictures together for a hand-made collage- this will help you visualize the final product. | ||
#Make an electronic collage on your computer. This can take a bit of time and effort. Remember though to have fun with it and use the creative potential these programs harbor. | #Make an electronic collage on your computer. This can take a bit of time and effort. Remember though to have fun with it and use the creative potential these programs harbor. | ||
| − | #* Use a photo software for your collage, such as Photoshop<ref>http://www.photoshop.com</ref>, Picasa<ref>http://picasa.google.com/</ref> or iPhoto <ref>https://www.apple.com/mac/iphoto/</ref> for example. These are the most common ones, but there are plenty of others, so look around! | + | #* Use a photo software for your collage, such as Photoshop<ref name="rf9">http://www.photoshop.com</ref>, Picasa<ref name="rf10">http://picasa.google.com/</ref> or iPhoto <ref name="rf11">https://www.apple.com/mac/iphoto/</ref> for example. These are the most common ones, but there are plenty of others, so look around! |
| − | #* Consider using an online photo service. Common photo printing services include Snapfish <ref | + | #* Consider using an online photo service. Common photo printing services include Snapfish <ref name="rf6" /> or Shutterfly<ref name="rf7" /> for example. The downside is that they are not free and it takes time until the printed cards arrive. |
#Decide whether you want to use a template. There are pros and cons to using templates- if you are not very experienced, or running out of time, a template is a good solution. | #Decide whether you want to use a template. There are pros and cons to using templates- if you are not very experienced, or running out of time, a template is a good solution. | ||
#* Both photo software and photo printing services often have pretty templates that will frame your pictures nicely. | #* Both photo software and photo printing services often have pretty templates that will frame your pictures nicely. | ||
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#Wait five minutes for the pictures to dry. Depending on the size and material you've printed, it can take a little longer. While you wait you can prepare the next steps. | #Wait five minutes for the pictures to dry. Depending on the size and material you've printed, it can take a little longer. While you wait you can prepare the next steps. | ||
#* Prepare your text for the inside of the card in the meantime. | #* Prepare your text for the inside of the card in the meantime. | ||
| − | #* Be creative in your text- try out writing a short poem,<ref>http://www.poemsource.com/teacher-poems.html</ref>, or a list of good adjectives spelling out their first and last name. | + | #* Be creative in your text- try out writing a short poem,<ref name="rf12">http://www.poemsource.com/teacher-poems.html</ref>, or a list of good adjectives spelling out their first and last name. |
#Fold the card according to your design. This is a simple step, but pay attention to detail! | #Fold the card according to your design. This is a simple step, but pay attention to detail! | ||
#* Print out the card several times, in case you fold the wrong way or misspell something. | #* Print out the card several times, in case you fold the wrong way or misspell something. | ||
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===Making a Card Following Crafting Instructions=== | ===Making a Card Following Crafting Instructions=== | ||
#Look for craft instructions for Teacher's Day cards. While there are a lot of crafting ideas and instructions around, finding the right one can be a bit like finding a needle in a haystack. | #Look for craft instructions for Teacher's Day cards. While there are a lot of crafting ideas and instructions around, finding the right one can be a bit like finding a needle in a haystack. | ||
| − | #* Look online,<ref>https://www.pinterest.com/sinarcahaya16/teachers-day-greeting-ideas/</ref> in books,<ref>http://www.amazon.com/Card-e-ology/lm/R3CLX06MD0Z2ZW</ref> and magazines.<ref>http://scottpublications.com/jcmag/</ref><ref>http://www.cardmakingandpapercraft.com/magazine/cardmaking</ref> | + | #* Look online,<ref name="rf13">https://www.pinterest.com/sinarcahaya16/teachers-day-greeting-ideas/</ref> in books,<ref name="rf14">http://www.amazon.com/Card-e-ology/lm/R3CLX06MD0Z2ZW</ref> and magazines.<ref name="rf15">http://scottpublications.com/jcmag/</ref><ref name="rf16">http://www.cardmakingandpapercraft.com/magazine/cardmaking</ref> |
#* Ask friends if they have instructions for designs. | #* Ask friends if they have instructions for designs. | ||
#** Make sure your friends are at roughly the same skill level as you are. | #** Make sure your friends are at roughly the same skill level as you are. | ||
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#* Be honest with yourself and ask for help if it looks too hard. | #* Be honest with yourself and ask for help if it looks too hard. | ||
#Make a list of things you need. After you've picked your card, it's time to get to the next step in the planning phase. | #Make a list of things you need. After you've picked your card, it's time to get to the next step in the planning phase. | ||
| − | #* Read the instructions carefully, and if possible, compare with pictures or videos. <ref>http://www.making-handmade-cards.com/card-making/handmade-card-making-ideas-by-level-of-difficulty/</ref> | + | #* Read the instructions carefully, and if possible, compare with pictures or videos. <ref name="rf17">http://www.making-handmade-cards.com/card-making/handmade-card-making-ideas-by-level-of-difficulty/</ref> |
#* See if there are tips and helpful hints in the instructions that you can use. | #* See if there are tips and helpful hints in the instructions that you can use. | ||
#* Write the list noting how much of what material you need. | #* Write the list noting how much of what material you need. | ||
#Assemble the things you need. Once you have a list together, assemble your materials- see what you have and get the materials you still need. | #Assemble the things you need. Once you have a list together, assemble your materials- see what you have and get the materials you still need. | ||
| − | #* Take stock of what you already have- sometimes you can use old items you don't need anymore. For example, you could use old crayola stumps to form your teacher's initials on the card.<ref>https://www.parentmap.com/article/15-homemade-gifts-that-kids-can-make-for-teachers?page=7</ref> | + | #* Take stock of what you already have- sometimes you can use old items you don't need anymore. For example, you could use old crayola stumps to form your teacher's initials on the card.<ref name="rf18">https://www.parentmap.com/article/15-homemade-gifts-that-kids-can-make-for-teachers?page=7</ref> |
#* Go to an arts and crafts store to buy what you need - often the sales people have great ideas and can help, too! | #* Go to an arts and crafts store to buy what you need - often the sales people have great ideas and can help, too! | ||
#Follow the instructions. This can be a bit of a tedious step, but in order to get the design and the card right, be extra diligent when it comes to following the instructions. | #Follow the instructions. This can be a bit of a tedious step, but in order to get the design and the card right, be extra diligent when it comes to following the instructions. | ||
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#Write your card for Teacher's Day! This is one of the most important parts of the card- it verbalizes your appreciation, and underlines the visual message of the card. | #Write your card for Teacher's Day! This is one of the most important parts of the card- it verbalizes your appreciation, and underlines the visual message of the card. | ||
#* Write from the heart and be specific: What makes your teacher so special? | #* Write from the heart and be specific: What makes your teacher so special? | ||
| − | #* Think about different ways of expressing your gratitude- a haiku for example, <ref>http://www.edutopia.org/teacher-appreciation-2012-tip-9</ref> or if it's for your French teacher, try it en français! | + | #* Think about different ways of expressing your gratitude- a haiku for example, <ref name="rf19">http://www.edutopia.org/teacher-appreciation-2012-tip-9</ref> or if it's for your French teacher, try it en français! |
#Deliver the card. This is the last step, so make sure your delivery is perfect! | #Deliver the card. This is the last step, so make sure your delivery is perfect! | ||
#* Deliver the card after school- before school starts, teachers often have a lot of prep-work- you don't want to interrupt! | #* Deliver the card after school- before school starts, teachers often have a lot of prep-work- you don't want to interrupt! | ||
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=== Making a Card from Scratch === | === Making a Card from Scratch === | ||
#Think about what your card should look like. This can be a daunting task- either you have a lot of ideas or none at all. However, you can find inspiration in many places. | #Think about what your card should look like. This can be a daunting task- either you have a lot of ideas or none at all. However, you can find inspiration in many places. | ||
| − | #* Be creative- how can you show what you are grateful for? Examples include a cut-out of your hand on colorful paper, apple/potato stamps<ref>https://www.parentmap.com/article/15-homemade-gifts-that-kids-can-make-for-teachers</ref>, a pop-up-card- but there are no limits to your ideas! | + | #* Be creative- how can you show what you are grateful for? Examples include a cut-out of your hand on colorful paper, apple/potato stamps<ref name="rf20">https://www.parentmap.com/article/15-homemade-gifts-that-kids-can-make-for-teachers</ref>, a pop-up-card- but there are no limits to your ideas! |
| − | #* Look online on crafting forums for inspiration- even if you only find what you don't want to do!<ref>https://www.pinterest.com/lynn_w/cardmaking-inspiration/</ref> <ref>http://www.cardinspirations.co.uk/demo/</ref> | + | #* Look online on crafting forums for inspiration- even if you only find what you don't want to do!<ref name="rf21">https://www.pinterest.com/lynn_w/cardmaking-inspiration/</ref> <ref name="rf22">http://www.cardinspirations.co.uk/demo/</ref> |
#* Bounce off ideas with friends or parents- good feedback is always helpful! | #* Bounce off ideas with friends or parents- good feedback is always helpful! | ||
#Decide on a design. Here you need to be practical and think about what's doable and what is not. | #Decide on a design. Here you need to be practical and think about what's doable and what is not. | ||
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#* Consider making a second card, to have a backup. | #* Consider making a second card, to have a backup. | ||
#Write the card. This is often perceived as the hardest part, as you don't want to be clichéd or trite in your words. | #Write the card. This is often perceived as the hardest part, as you don't want to be clichéd or trite in your words. | ||
| − | #* Be honest and creative: tell them why they are great, but tell them in your own special way: For example, write your message in a secret code and leave them a clue. <ref>http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/more/timefiller/crackcode.htm</ref> | + | #* Be honest and creative: tell them why they are great, but tell them in your own special way: For example, write your message in a secret code and leave them a clue. <ref name="rf23">http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/more/timefiller/crackcode.htm</ref> |
#* Be personal: If there is a special instance when they helped you or were nice mention that. The fact that you remember shows that you pay attention and your teacher will love it. | #* Be personal: If there is a special instance when they helped you or were nice mention that. The fact that you remember shows that you pay attention and your teacher will love it. | ||
#Deliver the card. On to the home stretch! A beautifully delivered card underlines the content and makes your teacher happy. | #Deliver the card. On to the home stretch! A beautifully delivered card underlines the content and makes your teacher happy. | ||
