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Thank a Teacher Day 2022: What makes a great teacher?

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You see them almost every day and they are a big part of your lives, teachers help kids learn and grow and now there is a chance to recognise all they do.

May 26 is National Thank a Teacher Day, a day for you to tell your teachers what you're thankful for.

It's celebrated across the UK and gives students, parents and teachers a chance to just say THANKS!

We want to know what you think makes a good teacher and what you are grateful for.

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There are so many ways to say thanks, how will you say it?

So what do you think makes a good teacher? Being kind, a good listener or being able to explain things really well?

You can tell us here what you think is the best thing about teachers by voting in the poll below.

If you cannot see the quiz, click here.

We want to know what you're thankful for or if you're doing anything to say thanks this year. Leave a message in the comments.

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  • I think a great teacher would have to be kind and always there for me if I am upset

  • Teaching is the most important job in the world! You make people go into their future! Thank you teachers!

  • Being kind, being engaging with the class, and making every subject fun.

  • Being fair.

  • A great Teacher helps the class and they will not always help . I know some teachers can be strict but in there heart they'll always be there to help out and they don’t really want someone who knows everything they want someone who tries to really concentrate on what they are doing to make the teacher proud and that's what makes a teacher great 👍

  • One word: Passion.

    • the stellar pandacorn replied:
      Oh yes!

  • I like teachers who have a good sense of humour, they cant shout, they have to know your needs and they have to let you have fun at times.

  • I think a good teacher is someone who doesn’t get annoyed easily. Most children like me make LOTS of mistakes, so it’s good if they are patient with kids!

    • SparklingChocolateKitten replied:
      By making mistakes you learn from it, remember that! x

  • My teacher inspired me to start music. She makes lessons fun as well as learning at the same time

  • A good teacher is someone who is not afraid to get their hands dirty and join in with games, fun and who helps you fix your mistakes.

  • A teacher is kind
    with knowledge in the mind
    a teacher is mild
    but fun and wild
    they treat everyone fairly
    with some kindness and hope
    and make sure there students can cope

    my poem

    • U19911847 replied:
      Lovely!
      :)

  • A good teacher should take good care of the children and help them with their work in my opinion!

  • my form teacher is so nice, he talks to me and my friends about doctor who :)

  • Me teacher is lovely and always has a smile

  • I think a good teacher's character should be kind and helpful.

  • My teacher is amazing she gives us cookies and makes all the subjects fun also she gives us some free time!

  • my teachers nice and kind

  • In my opinion, I believe that teachers should be someone that we can look up to and someone who will listen to us when we need it the most. They should have a funny but also serious side to them and will never make you do anything you don't feel comfortable with. so Thank you to all the great teachers out their!!!! We really appreciate your hard work and effort!!!

    • Jennifer replied:
      If all the teachers hear your speech, they will be crying with joy.

  • They should be kind, inspiring and helpful.

    • U20402050 replied:
      My friends want me to be their teacher cause I'm kind I explain things so they understand correctly

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