Teacher Aide Appreciation Week is a special opportunity for school communities across Australia to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution of teacher aides and support staff. From supporting students’ learning and wellbeing to creating inclusive and welcoming classrooms, teacher aides play an important role in helping every student feel supported, included and valued.
This year, Teacher Aide Appreciation Week takes place from Monday, 31 August to Friday, 4 September 2026. It’s the perfect time for students and staff to say thank you and show appreciation for the people who make a difference every day.
To celebrate Teacher Aide Appreciation Week 2026, we have created two fun and meaningful worksheets to help students show their appreciation for the teacher aides who support them every day.
Worksheet 1 – Thank You Letter 💌
Students can colour, decorate and complete a special thank-you letter for their teacher aide. It gives students the opportunity to share kind words and let their teacher aide know how much their support is appreciated.
Worksheet 2 – Thank You Envelope ✉️
Students can colour, cut, fold and paste their own envelope to hold their special letter. This hands-on activity makes the appreciation message more personal and gives students a fun way to create something they can give to their teacher aide.
Together, the worksheets encourage creativity, kindness and gratitude, while helping students recognise the important role teacher aides play in their school community.
1. Teacher Aide Appreciation Week: A Letter of Thanks worksheet:
Kids can colour, decorate and complete a special thank-you letter for their teacher aide. It gives students the opportunity to share kind words and let their teacher aide know how much their support is appreciated.
What You’ll Need:
- Scissors
- PVA glue or glue stick
- Pencil or pens
- Markers, crayons, or pencil colours
- For decoration (pom-poms, buttons, beads, rhinestones, or jewels)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Cut Out the Template
Carefully use scissors to cut along the outermost dashed border around the entire envelope shape.
Step 2: Fold & Glue
- Fold along the dashed lines. Crease all the internal dotted/dashed lines inward to form the envelope folds.
- Fold the two side flaps inward toward the centre.
- Fold the bottom flap up. Fold the top flap (with the letter writing area) down.
- Apply glue to the outer side tabs where indicated, then press and hold them together to form the envelope pocket.
Step 3: Write & Decorate
- On the lines provided inside the letter section under “Dear Teacher,”, write your thank-you note.
- Add your name on the “From:” line at the bottom of the letter.
- Colour in the letters for “THANK YOU TEACHER”, the hearts, stars, and background elements to make it extra special!
- Colour the outside of the letter using your favourite colours.
- You can also add some stickers, buttons, sequins, or rhinestones.
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2. Teacher Aide Appreciation Week: Growing Gratitude Worksheet
This worksheet encourages students to think about what they appreciate about their teacher aide. Students can write a special message, thank-you note or kind words inside the heart-shaped space, creating a simple and meaningful expression of gratitude.
What You’ll Need:
- Scissors
- PVA glue or glue stick
- Pencil or pens
- Markers, crayons, or pencil colours
- For decoration (pom-poms, buttons, beads, rhinestones, or jewels)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Cut Out the Template
- Carefully use scissors to cut along the outer shape of the flowerpot and flowers.
Step 2: Write Your Messages
- Write one thing you appreciate about your teacher or teacher aide inside each of the five heart shapes growing out of the pot.
- Write a sweet thank-you message on the solid lines provided on the front of the flowerpot below “You help me learn and grow!”.
- Add your name on the “From:” line at the bottom of the flowerpot using a pen or pencil.
Step 3: Colour & Decorate
- Brighten up the sheet by colouring in the heart flowers, stems, leaves, flowerpot, and decorative text (“THANK YOU TEACHER”).
Add optional extra details like stickers, glitter, or background decorations to complete your artwork.
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Looking for more inspiration and engaging worksheet ideas? Check out our collection of fun and creative Teacher Appreciation Week and Teacher Aide Appreciation activities. From colourful crafts and handmade cards to thoughtful appreciation projects, these easy-to-use worksheets give students a fun way to say thank you and celebrate the educators who make a difference every day.
Make Teacher Aide Appreciation Week extra special with two creative activities kids will love. The 3D Apple Appreciation Card and Spiral Paper Flower Craft are fun, hands-on ways for students to express their gratitude and brighten their teacher aide’s day.
Help students celebrate the dedication and hard work of teacher aides with a thoughtful handmade gift. The DIY Paper Bouquet Worksheet is an easy and creative activity that lets kids make something special to show their appreciation.
Encourage kids to get creative while thinking about what makes their teacher special. From the Teacher Appreciation Colouring Worksheet to the Folded Heart Card, these printable activities make it easy for children to create a personalised and heartfelt keepsake.
Looking for simple classroom or at-home activities? These three fun worksheets include colourful flowers, a coffee mug bouquet and a heartfelt appreciation card. Easy to print and complete, they’re a great way for kids to create meaningful handmade gifts for their teachers.
