National Teacher Day

I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit. 
-John Steinbeck

National Teacher Day is a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives. In many countries, Teachers' Days are intended to be special days for the appreciation of teachers, and may include celebrations to honor them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community in general. The date on which Teachers' day is celebrated varies from country to country, but in the USA it takes place during the first week of May which is Teacher Appreciation Week. 

Take this day to appreciate your educators for their hard work and passion. If there is a particular teacher or teachers that you feel has especially impacted your life go up to them and personally thank them, this is the day to do it. :) 

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Gift Idea: Neon Dipped Succulent Plants

Supplies:

Clay Pots
Foam Brushes
Painter’s tape
Acrylic Craft Paint in Colors of your Choice
White Acrylic Craft Paint (for the first coat)
Plants/Potting Soil (I chose succulents)


1) Gather your supplies
2) Tape off the bottom section of the clay pot with painter’s tape.
3) Use a few inches of tape at a time and gradually tape around the entire pot.  The tape will naturally move toward the top of the pot, since the pot is wider at the top than the bottom, so that is why you’ll want to make your way around the pot with several pieces of tape.
4) Paint a layer of white paint (a primer layer) below where you have taped off the pot.  Doing a layer of white paint will help the neon paint stand out much more.
5) After the white layer of paint has fully dried, paint a few layers of the colored paint. (Be sure to let your children help with the painting part!  They love to help, and will be so proud to tell their teacher they helped paint the pots!)
6) Let the pots dry completely, then carefully pull off the tape and pot your plants.  Add a little note of appreciation for your child’s teacher!

**Please check out Hellobee for full details and instructions on this fun arts and crafts activity**